Assassin's Creed Valhalla: EVERY New Detail You Need To Know
Vikings, the return of the hidden blade and... rap battles?!
FINALLY, after months of leaks, rumors and speculation, Ubisoft has revealed its newest chapter in the Assassin Creed franchise, Assassin's Creed: Valhalla.
Fans initially started to speculate on a Norse setting in early 2018 after some concept art was posted online by Michele Nucera (a Ubisoft concept artist) showing what looked like Viking warriors and a huge Nordic ship.
Adding fuel to the fire, in 2019, another potential clue was found in one of Ubisoft's other big releases, The Division 2. Players started to discover a poster within the Potomac Event Centre with the word " Valhalla" and a Norsemen holding the Apple of Eden, a vital part of Assassins Creed lore.
Multiple leaks started to release over the coming months hinting at a deeper focus on RPG elements, a protagonist named Jorah who could be played as a male or female, and a possible fall 2020 release date, considering the development team Ubisoft Montreal shipped Assassin's Creed Origins in 2016.
Now almost a year later, fans are finally treated to a cinematic trailer, gameplay details and a release window, with plenty more alongside.
12. It's Set In Ninth-Century Europe
The beautifully detailed worlds of Assassin's Creed are some of the most immersive in gaming. They offer a great way to explore a period in time that anyone without a time-traveling Delorean could only dream of. That's why anytime a new game is announced the first thing fans want to know is the setting and Valhalla has a interesting one.
Ninth Century Europe was a crucial point in time which ended up changing the face of England. While the four kingdoms of England (Wessex, Mercia, North Umbria,East Anglia) vied for land and power they were invaded by a warrior tribe from Norway, known as the Vikings who were in search for new lands and spoils. This conflict eventually gave birth to the England we know today.
Politics, backstabbing and intrigue were all already prevalent in the four kingdoms but they prided themselves on their tradition and Christian beliefs. Add in an army of violent, take what they want, do what they want raiders who only worship Nordic gods and of course conflict will ensue. This is also the same time period covered in the Netflix show, The Last Kingdom and fans will be sure to find some parallels.