Assassin's Creed Valhalla released date, platforms and more

UbiSoft has announced that the next installment in the Assassin's Creed (@AssassinsCreed) franchise, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, will release worldwide on November 17, 2020 on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, the Epic Games Store and Ubisoft Store on Windows PC, as well as on UPLAY+, Ubisoft's subscription service and Stadia.

Assassin's Creed Valhalla is an ambitious action role-playing game that places player choice and exploration at the center of the experience. Throughout the world, players will encounter gameplay challenges, unique and surprising characters with unforgettable stories and a variety of breathtaking landscapes to set foot on. Players will have the ability to customize their character's hair, tattoos, war paint, weapons and gear, in addition to the option of switching between male or female Eivor at any time. Political alliances, combat decisions, and dialogue choices can influence the world of Assassin's Creed Valhalla, so players must choose wisely to protect their clan’s home and future.

With development led by Ubisoft Montreal, Assassin's Creed Valhalla follows the epic saga of Eivor, a fierce Viking raider raised on tales of battle and glory. Offering a captivating Viking experience, the game brings players to a beautiful and mysterious open world set against the brutal backdrop of England’s Dark Ages. Players can take advantage of new features including raids, growing their settlements, and building their power in a quest to earn a place among the gods in Valhalla. The Gold, Ultimate, and Collector’s Editions of Assassin's Creed Valhalla as well as the Ubicollectibles products are available for pre-orders. Fans who preorder Assassin’s Creed Valhalla will receive The Way of the Berserker bonus mission at launch, in which players will join a legendary Norse Berserker on his quest for revenge.

Brand new gameplay shown today at the Ubisoft digital conference showcases some of the new features that players can enjoy, including dual-wielding, raiding, assaults, and open-world activities. Raids will be more action-packed and brutal than anything Assassin's Creed has seen before, with players able to take advantage of a new visceral combat system that lets players bash, dismember, and decapitate foes. Eivor will be able to dual-wield axes, swords, and even shields against the greatest variety of enemy types ever seen in Assassin's Creed. Additionally, the return of the Hidden Blade allows Eivor to assassinate targets with deadly precision.

Join the Assassin's Creed Valhalla Quest Director, Philippe “Phyz” Bergeron, as he delves into assaults, boss fights, flyting, drinking contests, world exploration, and more.

The official Assassin's Creed Valhalla soundtrack and books are also now available for preorder, including a novel, comic, and art book:

• On July 17, a seven-song EP taken from the official soundtrack featuring original compositions from Jesper Kyd and Sarah Schachner as well as an original song by Einar Selvik, will be available to listen to on Spotify and purchase on iTunes. Spotify pre-save and iTunes pre-order is now available and the full soundtrack will be released at a later date.
  
  
• The Assassin's Creed Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga novel, written by Matthew J. Kirby, will tell an original story set in the world of the game. Players will discover the epic tale of Geirmund Hellskin, a man determined to prove his worth as a Viking and a warrior who joins the ranks of King Guthrum’s army to participate in the invasion of England. The book cover will be revealed on reknowned Korean artist Jung Gi Kim’s Instagram page in late July.
  
  
• Dark Horse Comics will release ‘Assassin’s Creed Valhalla - Song of Glory’, a comic series written by Cavan Scott, illustrated by Martin Tunica, and colored by Michael Atiyeh. In this prequel to the game, fearless Vikings Eivor and Sigurd embark on separate adventures to show their mettle and seek glory. Assassin's Creed Valhalla - Song of Glory #1 (of three) will be in comic shops on October 21, 2020.
  
  
• Finally, the Art of Assassin's Creed Valhalla and the Art of Assassin's Creed Valhalla Deluxe Edition will invite readers on a visual journey through the world of Assassin's Creed Valhalla—A world defined by the harsh beauty of Viking life, rich with fascinating characters and breath-taking landscapes. This book offers an enticing collection of art and commentary that is sure to attract returning fans and newcomers alike.

For more information about the release of the seven-EP taken from the official soundtrack of the game, please visit: https://smarturl.it/ACV-EP

Assassin's Creed Valhalla will be available November 17, 2020 on Xbox One, Playstation 4, PC and Google Stadia. Players who purchase Assassin's Creed Valhalla on the Xbox One or PlayStation 4 will be able to upgrade their game to the next-gen version (Xbox Series X or PlayStation 5) at no additional cost.

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