Assassin's Creed Valhalla is an action role-playing video game developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft. It was released in November 2020 for various platforms, including PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series The game is the twelfth major installment in the Assassin's Creed series and is set during the Viking Age.
Setting: The game is set in a historical rendition of 9th century England and Norway during the Viking expansion into Anglo-Saxon territories. Players take on the role of Eivor, a Viking raider who can be male or female, and lead their clan in settling and thriving in the hostile lands.
Viking Raids and Settlement Building: Valhalla introduces a settlement mechanic where players manage and upgrade their Viking settlement. Players can also lead raids on various locations to plunder resources and wealth for the betterment of their settlement.
Dual Protagonist System: Players can choose to play as either a male or female Eivor, and the narrative adapts to the chosen gender without affecting the overall story.
RPG Elements: Valhalla incorporates role-playing game (RPG) elements, including a skill tree that allows players to unlock and upgrade abilities. The game also features a gear system where players can customize their character's appearance and equipment.
Stealth and Combat: The game retains the series' trademark combination of stealth and action. Players can engage in intense combat using a variety of weapons, including axes, swords, and bows.
Alliance System: Eivor can form alliances with different regions and leaders, influencing the overall story and shaping the political landscape of the game.
Mythical Elements: Valhalla includes mythical elements and creatures inspired by Norse mythology, adding a supernatural aspect to the historical setting.
Expanded Exploration: The game features a vast open world, including cities, towns, and the English countryside. Players can explore these locations on foot, horseback, or by using a Viking longship to navigate rivers.
Assassin's Creed Valhalla received generally positive reviews for its engaging storytelling, expansive world, and improvements to the RPG mechanics. The game continues the trend of recent Assassin's Creed titles by offering a more open and customizable experience for players, blending historical settings with elements of myth and legend.
