Ubisoft's Assassin’s Creed Valhalla promises a pleasant trip through "Merry Olde England" — as long as you're one of the Viking invaders hell-bent on finding a new home and conquering their Anglo-Saxon rivals.
As Eivor, a Viking clan leader, you take part in a massive quest spanning everywhere from the Norse homelands and early medieval England to the unseen spirit world and even North America (or “Vinland”) — and that’s just the start.
The game's narrative revolves around Eivor (whose gender is selected by the player) and their clan finding a new home in England and getting caught up in power struggles with the Anglo-Saxons, meaning that there will be no short of alliances formed, betrayals experienced, and unceremonious early retirements for unlucky military leaders.
Combat and exploration will provide the next level of what players loved about recent Assassin's Creed games like the Egyptian-themed Origins and Greek Odyssey, but while bringing back a touch of the classic Assassin’s Creed formula of yesteryear. Although Valhalla still maintains a massive and gorgeous open world brimming with people and quests, there’s a greater emphasis on stealth than there has been recently within the series. From hidden knives to blending in with the crowd, long-time Assassin's Creed fans may notice quite a few sneaky similarities to the original games.
