A NEW Assassin’s Creed game has finally been announced – with an action-packed trailer to boot.
Gamers will be transported to the world of Vikings in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla.
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla plot – what happens?
Rather than being entirely set in the Viking homeland of Norway, the game will take place in England in large parts.
Historically, England was a popular nation to raid due to its close proximity – a short hop across the ocean.
And like previous games in the franchise, the new Assassin’s Creed Valhalla will be partly inspired by real-world history.
“Driven from Norway by endless wars and dwindling resources in the ninth century AD, players will lead Eivor’s clan of Norsemen across the icy North Sea to the rich lands of England’s broken kingdoms,” Ubisoft explained.
“As the Vikings begin to settle in their new home, they encounter resistance from the Saxons including King Aelfred of Wessex, who denounces them as heathens and looks to be the sole ruler of a civilised England.
“Against all odds, Eivor must do what is necessary to keep Valhalla within reach.”
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla gameplay – what do players do?
Players are tasked with carving out a “new future” for their clan.
This will involve using a Viking style that makes use of a revamped combat system.
Ubisoft promises the ability to dual-wield weapons against “a greater variety of enemies than ever before”.
And players will also be able to lead raids to select locations to gain resources.
This means players will be able to steer longships up and down the coast, attacking villages to acquire riches.
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla trailer – watch it here
Here’s the official trailer:
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla release date and platforms – when is it out?
The game will be available on both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 when it comes out.
And although there’s no firm release date, Ubisoft has mooted a “holiday 2020” release.
So expect the game in time for Christmas – assuming there aren’t any delays.
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