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enThu, 28 Mar 2024 13:21:56 +0000PC Game Pass in January adds Resident Evil 2 Remake and an Assassin’s Creed that will last you until 2025https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/pc-game-pass-in-january-adds-resident-evil-2-remake-and-an-assassins-creed-that-will-last-you-until-2025Matt JarvisWed, 03 Jan 2024 18:56:58 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/pc-game-pass-in-january-adds-resident-evil-2-remake-and-an-assassins-creed-that-will-last-you-until-2025Third personUbisoft MontrealFirst personPS4RPGXbox Series X/SSingle PlayerResident Evil 2 RemakeIndieAction AdventurePS5Xbox OneAssassin's Creed: ValhallaWired ProductionsUbisoftClose To The SunUbisoft EntertainmentPCGame Pass

Xbox have revealed their first haul of games headed to PC Game Pass in 2024, and there are some corkers. Among the selection is one of - if not the - best horror games ever made, a whopping Assassin’s Creed that ranks as one of the better entries in the series and some other interesting picks, too. Let’s get stuck in.

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What are your favourite guilty pleasure games?https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/what-are-your-favourite-guilty-pleasure-gamesKatharine CastleWed, 13 Sep 2023 14:00:00 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/what-are-your-favourite-guilty-pleasure-gamesLevel InfiniteAssassin's Creed OdysseyAndroidStrategyThird personUbisoft MontrealMultiplayer CooperativeMacTower of FantasyFirst personPS4RPGNintendo SwitchXbox Series X/SFocus EntertainmentBird view / IsometricAsk RPSSingle PlayerArcadeMMORPGShooterHoYoVerseiOSHotta StudioIndieAction Adventureperfect worldPS5Raw FuryBrotatoDream CycleXbox OneAssassin's Creed: ValhallaMundfishUbisoftUbisoft EntertainmentFortnitePCMultiplayer CompetitiveEpic GamesGenshin ImpactAtomic Heart

Cor, has it really been almost half a year since we've done one of these? Apologies, readers. I honestly don't know where the time goes. It's probably because we're spending too much time with our favourite guilty pleasure games, which is the subject of this latest Ask RPS column.

The question comes courtesy of ronzilla, who asked: What were your favourite guilty pleasure games of 2022? As in, I play this all the time and I'm semi-embarrassed to admit it?

A good question! In canvassing the wider RPS Treehouse for their responses, it quickly became clear that most of our guilty pleasure games extend way beyond the bounds of just the year 2022, so we've answered a bit more broadly than the original question perhaps intended. Still, hopefully there are still some entertaining answers in here nonetheless.

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Terrify medieval peasants by riding a Monster Hunter mount in Assassin’s Creed: Valhallahttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/terrify-medieval-peasants-by-riding-a-monster-hunter-mount-in-assassins-creed-valhallaCJ WheelerThu, 22 Dec 2022 16:46:29 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/terrify-medieval-peasants-by-riding-a-monster-hunter-mount-in-assassins-creed-valhallaAssassin's CreedMonster HunterAssassin's Creed: ValhallaScience FictionUbisoftRPGStory RichCapcomOpen WorldMonster Hunter: WorldFantasyAction Adventure

I expect the life of the average person in ninth-century England was a lot tougher than the fantastical future full of video games we inhabit more than a millennium later. Well, Ubisoft and Capcom have teamed up to make the lives of digital peasants even harder, by shoving some Monster Hunter World themed gubbins into Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla. Have a watch of the trailer below to see just how bizarre this crossover is.

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Ubisoft say nah, no Steam Achievements for Assassin's Creed Valhallahttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/ubisoft-say-nah-no-steam-achievements-for-assassins-creed-valhallaMatt CoxMon, 12 Dec 2022 15:30:47 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/ubisoft-say-nah-no-steam-achievements-for-assassins-creed-valhallaUbisoftRPG: ActionAssassin's Creed: Valhalla

Assassin's Creed Valhalla snuck onto Steam last week, but Ubisoft say they won't be adding Steam Achievements. You can still unlock 70 of the things via Ubisoft Connect, which launches automatically when you boot the game up on Steam anyway - so the only functional difference is that your achievements won't all be in the same place. People don't love that, which is fair, but let's keep our heads now.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla's final chapter is out early with a surprise Mirage linkhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhallas-final-chapter-is-out-early-with-a-surprise-mirage-linkMatt CoxWed, 30 Nov 2022 16:48:16 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhallas-final-chapter-is-out-early-with-a-surprise-mirage-linkAssassin's Creed: ValhallaUbisoftUbisoft MontrealAssassin's Creed MirageRPG: Action

It's time to say your goodbyes to Eivor - and your surprise, early hellos to a new character from Mirage, the next game in Ubisoft's eternal series of stab 'em ups. Asassin's Creed Valhalla's free, final content update has arrived a week early, sending Eivor off to North America for one last hurrah.

There are actually two links to Mirage, because this final chapter features *more* of its protagonist, Basim, who Valhalla persevere-ers will have already met. I bailed after 15 hours and so have very little idea what's going on, which is a shame because I'd love a chinwag with Shohreh Aghdashloo.

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Ubisoft games are coming back to Steamhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/ubisoft-games-are-coming-back-to-steamCJ WheelerTue, 22 Nov 2022 10:26:21 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/ubisoft-games-are-coming-back-to-steamRoller ChampionsFree-to-playAssassin's Creed: ValhallaScience FictionUbisoftRPGSportsStrategyOpen WorldUbisoft MontrealAnno 1800HistoricalAction Adventure

Several Ubisoft games are heading to Steam, signalling a return to Valve’s storefront for the publisher. In a statement to Eurogamer, Ubisoft confirmed that their open-world history ‘em up Assassin’s Creed Valhalla would be arriving on Steam on December 6th. It’ll be followed by other games from the publisher, although only RTS Anno 1800 and free to play skater Roller Champions have been touted so far.

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Assassin’s Creed Valhalla won’t get a New Game Plus modehttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-wont-get-a-new-game-plus-modeCJ WheelerMon, 21 Nov 2022 14:24:52 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-wont-get-a-new-game-plus-modeAssassin's Creed: ValhallaScience FictionUbisoftRPGUbisoft MontrealOpen WorldHistoricalBlockbusterAction Adventure

It’s been two years this month since Viking parkour pioneer Eivor sailed their longship into the convoluted waters of Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed series. Assassin's Creed Valhalla's journey comes to an end on December 6th with the arrival of title update 1.6.2 for the historical action RPG, along with the free The Last Chapter DLC. That concludes Eivor’s story, but unfortunately you won’t be able to continue your medieval adventures in New Game Plus. Ubisoft have confirmed that there won’t be any such mode coming to the game.

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Assassin’s Creed Valhalla free update gives Eivor more tombs to raid todayhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-free-update-gives-eivor-more-tombs-to-raid-todayCJ WheelerTue, 27 Sep 2022 10:08:42 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-free-update-gives-eivor-more-tombs-to-raid-todayAssassin's CreedAssassin's Creed: ValhallaScience FictionUbisoftRPGStory RichHistoricalFantasyAction Adventure

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla might be winding down before the series heads to Baghdad with Mirage next year, but today’s free 1.6.1 update lets your friendly neighbourhood viking tackle one last set of puzzle tombs. There’s also a new building that lets you craft runes, along with the usual bug fixes and performance tweaks. The village of Ravensthorpe’s Oskoreia festival returns for one last bash next month too.

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Ubisoft are announcing loads of Assassin’s Creed games on Saturday, leakers claimhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/ubisoft-are-announcing-loads-of-assassins-creed-games-on-saturday-leakers-claimCJ WheelerWed, 07 Sep 2022 10:11:46 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/ubisoft-are-announcing-loads-of-assassins-creed-games-on-saturday-leakers-claimAssassin's CreedAssassin's Creed: ValhallaScience FictionUbisoftUbisoft Forward 2022Assassin's Creed MirageOpen WorldAssassin’s Creed InfinityHistoricalFantasyAction Adventure

What sounds like the entire Assassin’s Creed line-up for Saturday’s Ubisoft Forward presentation may have been leaked online. Unnamed sources have supposedly told TryHardGuides that three new AC games will be announced during the event, with an instalment set in feudal Japan being among them. Bloomberg backs up the report, stating that the other games purported to be in development include one set in the 16th century that could be dealing with witches, and a mobile game set in China.

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Assassin’s Creed: Mirage is real, and we’ll find out more next weekhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-mirage-is-real-and-well-find-out-more-next-weekCJ WheelerFri, 02 Sep 2022 09:24:57 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-mirage-is-real-and-well-find-out-more-next-weekAssassin's CreedAssassin's Creed: ValhallaScience FictionUbisoftStealthStory RichAssassin's Creed MirageHistoricalFantasyAction Adventure

Leaked Assassin’s Creed game Mirage is real, Ubisoft have confirmed, and they’re planning to show more of it at next week’s Ubisoft Forward event. All we know for sure so far is that the game exists, it’s definitely called Mirage, and returns to the Middle Eastern setting of the original Assassin’s Creed. I rather like the blue highlights to the assassin’s robes in this one.

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Rumoured Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla spin-off Mirage springs an art leakhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/rumoured-assassins-creed-valhalla-spin-off-mirage-springs-an-art-leakCJ WheelerThu, 01 Sep 2022 13:00:50 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/rumoured-assassins-creed-valhalla-spin-off-mirage-springs-an-art-leakAssassin's Creed: ValhallaScience FictionUbisoftStory RichrumoursOpen WorldHistoricalFantasyAction Adventure

What looks like promotional material for an unreleased Assassin’s Creed game is being shared online today, starring someone in assassin garb for the first time in seven years. The images show what’s purported to be artwork of something called The Forty Thieves Quest for the rumoured Assassin’s Creed: Mirage, also known by the development name of Rift.

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The next Assassin’s Creed game is called Mirage, rumours claimhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/the-next-assassins-creed-game-is-called-mirage-rumours-claimCJ WheelerTue, 30 Aug 2022 15:33:42 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/the-next-assassins-creed-game-is-called-mirage-rumours-claimAssassin's CreedAssassin's Creed: ValhallaScience FictionUbisoftrumoursOpen WorldStory RichAction Adventure

Back in February, Alice O. highlighted an expansion planned for Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla that’s reportedly being spun-off into a standalone stealth game. At the time the project was being referred to as Rift, but multiple sources are now saying the game will be called Assassin’s Creed: Mirage. Both Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier and Giant Bomb’s Jeff Grubb say they’ve been told by people familiar with the game that Mirage is accurate.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla goes roguelite with today's free Forgotten Saga updatehttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-goes-roguelite-with-todays-free-forgotten-saga-updateCJ WheelerTue, 02 Aug 2022 15:19:35 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-goes-roguelite-with-todays-free-forgotten-saga-updateAssassin's Creed: ValhallaScience FictionUbisoftRPGStory RichUbisoft SofiaAssassin's Creed Valhalla: Dawn Of RagnarökRoguelikeHistoricalFantasyAction Adventure

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla may have seen the last of its paid DLC with Dawn Of Ragnarök in March, but today’s free Forgotten Saga update is hoping to draw you back into the game again and again. That's because it's inspired by roguelites, see. Refresh your memory about Valhalla by watching the trailer below.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla is getting a free, new roguelite-inspired modehttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-is-getting-a-free-new-roguelite-inspired-modeGraham SmithTue, 14 Jun 2022 20:42:42 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-is-getting-a-free-new-roguelite-inspired-modeAssassin's Creed: ValhallaUbisoftRoguelikeBlockbusterAction Adventure

Assassin's Creed: Valhalla is getting a second year of post-release support. Included on the roadmap is a new free game mode inspired by roguelites. Called The Forgotten Saga, it has Eivor battling against waves of enemies in Niflheim, and try-die-repeating in order to attain unlocks which persist between runs. You'll find a trailer for it below.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Dawn Of Ragnarök review: the Assassin's Creed you like in a fun new fantasy worldhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-dlc-dawn-of-ragnarok-reviewAlice BellWed, 09 Mar 2022 11:39:02 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-dlc-dawn-of-ragnarok-reviewAssassin's Creed: ValhallaUbisoftUbisoft SofiaAssassin's Creed Valhalla: Dawn Of RagnarökWot I ThinkDLCBlockbusterAction Adventure

Assassin's Creed Valhalla enters its endgame phase with its final DLC Dawn Of Ragnarök, the very concept for which is kind of a big honking spoiler, so consider yourself forewarned.

The series as a whole is still electing to carry on with that subplot about super-advanced precursor god-people, like a chill friend who you ask to party knowing that they will, univited, bring along their mate who is really into a specific genre of sci-fi and will not stop derailing conversations to talk about it. In Valhalla this manifests as protagonist Eivor, Viking raider and big blonde buff meat sculpture, being the reincarnation of Odin, one of the aforementioned god-people. Dawn Of Ragnarök is Eivor dreaming that they are Odin for about 35 hours of adventuring and son-saving in the magical realm of Svartalfheim. That's a pretty intense nap.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla's Dawn Of Ragnarök DLC is full of monsters, magic and giant boarshttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-dlc-dawn-of-ragnarok-previewAlice BellThu, 10 Feb 2022 17:00:00 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-dlc-dawn-of-ragnarok-previewAssassin's Creed: ValhallaUbisoftUbisoft SofiaPreviewsAssassin's Creed Valhalla: Dawn Of RagnarökBlockbusterAction Adventure

Assassin's Creed Valhalla is reaching its end-game, by which I mean the upcoming DLC Dawn Of Ragnarök is positioned as an end-game DLC, after last year's Wrath Of The Druids and The Siege Of Paris expansions. As such, this article is going to contain big honking spoilers for some of the more unbelievable bits of the AC: Valhalla story (which is most of it, tbh), because I really won't be able to set up talking about the Dawn Of Ragnarok preview presentation I attended the other week without mentioning those spoilers. All right? All right.

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Ubisoft are making a stealthy Assassin's Creed Valhalla spin-off, rumour claimshttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/ubisoft-are-making-a-stealthy-assassins-creed-valhalla-spin-off-rumour-claimsAlice O'ConnorThu, 10 Feb 2022 10:36:35 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/ubisoft-are-making-a-stealthy-assassins-creed-valhalla-spin-off-rumour-claimsAssassin's Creed: ValhallaUbisoftrumoursStealthBlockbusterAction Adventure

A planned expansion for Assassin's Creed Valhalla is instead being spun off into its own separate standalone game, a new report claims. The unnamed and unannounced game supposedly stars chaotic frenemy Basim, and will be more a smaller stealth-focused game rather than another rambling open-world murder-o-rama. But are we talking stealth-stealth, or Assassin's Creed stealth, or modern Ubisoft stealth?

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla's Dawn Of Ragnarok expansion will arrive March 10thhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhallas-dawn-of-ragnarok-expansion-will-arrive-march-10thGraham SmithMon, 13 Dec 2021 22:04:42 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhallas-dawn-of-ragnarok-expansion-will-arrive-march-10thBlockbusterAssassin's Creed: ValhallaUbisoft

Ubisoft is a leaky boat, so we already knew most of the details about Dawn Of Ragnarok thanks to weekend Reddit posts. Now it's official: Valhalla is getting a new 35-hour DLC in which Eivor gets new magic powers and goes to biff up some ice and lava monsters.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Odyssey will crossover in free new missions tomorrowhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-and-odyssey-will-crossover-in-free-new-missions-tomorrowGraham SmithMon, 13 Dec 2021 21:41:33 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-and-odyssey-will-crossover-in-free-new-missions-tomorrowAssassin's Creed OdysseyBlockbusterAssassin's Creed: ValhallaUbisoft

Assassin's Creed Valhalla is getting a second year of updates, and alongside a major new expansion comes two crossover missions in which Valhalla's Eivor will meet Assassin's Creed Odyssey protagonist Kassandra. The missions will be available for free tomorrow, with one available in each game.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla next expansion is about Norse gods (confirmed)https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-next-expansion-is-about-norse-gods-leak-saysAlice O'ConnorMon, 13 Dec 2021 13:25:47 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-next-expansion-is-about-norse-gods-leak-saysAssassin's Creed: ValhallaUbisoftLeaksBlockbusterAction Adventure

Update: Yup, it's official.

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Later today, Ubisoft will announce something new for Assassin's Creed Valhalla. They're not yet saying what it is but because Ubisoft either can't or won't keep a secret, leaks have sprung up. According to supposed screenshots and store info, it's an expansion named Dawn Of Ragnarok with a lot of fantasy fanciness, journeying into Norse legend with Odin and dwarves and giants and that.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla patch will make you redownload the game to get performance gainshttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-patch-will-make-you-redownload-the-game-to-get-a-performance-boostAlice O'ConnorWed, 08 Dec 2021 18:14:57 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-patch-will-make-you-redownload-the-game-to-get-a-performance-boostBlockbusterAssassin's Creed: ValhallaUbisoft

The next patch for Assassin's Creed Valhalla is a big one: 78GB big. Ubisoft today announced that next week's patch "will "will require players to re-download the entire game as part of a data restructuring." The whole base game, downloaded all over again. It's for a good cause, at least. This should make the game load faster and generally run better, which is a nice change for a game to still have the motivation to deliver a year after launch, but maybe not such welcome news if you're on a slow, throttled, or metered connection.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla's educational Discovery Tour is out todayhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhallas-educational-discovery-tour-is-out-todayAlice O'ConnorTue, 19 Oct 2021 12:31:58 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhallas-educational-discovery-tour-is-out-todayAssassin's Creed: ValhallaUbisoftedutainmentUbisoft MontrealBlockbusterAction Adventure

The best part of primary school in the UK is learning about Vikings: getting to make and decorate cardboard swords and jewellery, write stories about legends, and maybe even escape school with a visit to a historical site. Well, Assassin's Creed Valhalla might not offer the same crafting opportunities, but you can learn a lot about the game's history with the new Discovery Tour mode. It hits Valhalla today in a free update, and will also be sold separately for folks who don't want Valhalla.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla adding new river raids and nightmare difficultyhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-adding-new-river-raids-and-nightmare-difficultyLauren MortonMon, 06 Sep 2021 19:39:43 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-adding-new-river-raids-and-nightmare-difficultyUbisoftAssassin's Creed: ValhallaAction Adventure

If raiding and pillaging your way through England was just a little too breezy for you in Assassin's Creed Valhalla, here's a new challenge for your Eivor. Valhalla's next title update is inbound tomorrow, bringing a new "Aesir" (nightmare) difficulty level. The update is also adding new river raid missions and extra tattoo options. That's all coming in update 1.3.1 tomorrow, September 7th.

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The Weekspot podcast #051: joy Parisianhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/pc-gaming-weekspot-podcast-051-assassins-creed-valhalla-the-siege-of-parisColm AhernTue, 17 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/pc-gaming-weekspot-podcast-051-assassins-creed-valhalla-the-siege-of-parisAssassin's Creed: ValhallaGrand Theft AutoRoad 96Alan Wake 2Assassin's Creed Valhalla: The Siege Of ParisIndieThe PC Gaming WeekspotBlockbuster

Yes, another Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla DLC has been released. And, again, it’s a tad like the base game. But, not totally, because Ubisoft have remembered to put some sneaking in this one. It still has a pebble-stacking minigame, though. You can’t have it all, I guess.

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Assassin’s Creed Valhalla - The Siege of Paris review: solid assassination fun, but with all the usual flabhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-the-siege-of-paris-reviewMatthew CastleWed, 11 Aug 2021 10:00:59 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-the-siege-of-paris-reviewAssassin's Creed: ValhallaUbisoftAssassin's Creed Valhalla: The Siege Of ParisWot I ThinkUbisoft MontrealBlockbuster

The last time I was in Paris I saw a game developer climb into a giant, plastic skull and bathe in red wine. Which is to say, the bar for exciting Paris happenings has been set pretty high. Did I expect Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’s Parisian adventure to meet it? I did not. The previous DLC, Wrath Of The Druids, was an underwhelming trip to Ireland that recycled the main game’s settlement development and conspirator assassinations. These ideas were frayed by the end of the campaign, let alone after enduring the rough baggage handling at Irish border control. Chances of surviving yet another long haul journey? Not good.

You certainly fear the worst at The Siege Of Paris’s outset: it’s another of Eivor’s viking pals asking you to visit another farflung region where another local despot is bumping heads with the invaders. That the main story consists of similar regional yarns means any DLC excursions slot neatly into the whole, but it also results in repetition. Go to a place, learn the stakes, make a decision, go home. In this case it’s Charles the Fat causing grief, with his habit of decorating the French countryside with headless settlers. He isn’t subtle, but I do welcome this ogre of a baddie, given the villain-shaped hole in Valhalla proper.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla's director is leading the Dead Space remakehttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhallas-director-is-leading-the-dead-space-remakeImogen BeckhellingMon, 02 Aug 2021 11:15:25 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhallas-director-is-leading-the-dead-space-remakeAssassin's Creed: ValhallaUbisoftElectronic ArtsDead SpaceMotive Studios

Eric Baptizat, the former game director on Assassin's Creed Valhalla, will be directing the shiny new Dead Space remake at Electronic Arts' Motive Studios. He was previously at Ubisoft for almost 16 years working on a number of Assassin's Creed games, before joining Motive back in April.

From Vikings and stabby men, to aliens and fear - quite the genre leap, but Valhalla was pretty darn good, so that at least bodes well.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla's The Siege of Paris expansion launches August 12https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhallas-next-expansion-the-siege-of-paris-launches-augustLauren MortonMon, 26 Jul 2021 17:48:02 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhallas-next-expansion-the-siege-of-paris-launches-augustUbisoftAssassin's Creed: ValhallaAction Adventure

Assassin's Creed Valhalla's next major expansion is setting out next month. The Siege Of Paris expansion will send players off to yet another new explorable area in the Frankish countryside. Even if you don't decide to tackle that battle, the next free game update is inbound this week too. Sigrblot Festival kicks off this week with new activities while the raid on Paris will be making landfall on August 12.

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Assassin’s Creed Infinity will be a live service connecting all future gameshttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-infinity-will-be-a-live-service-connecting-all-future-gamesCraig PearsonWed, 07 Jul 2021 14:00:46 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-infinity-will-be-a-live-service-connecting-all-future-gamesAssassin’s Creed InfinityBlockbusterAssassin's Creed: ValhallaUbisoft

The next Assassin’s Creed game might be more like Fortnite and GTA Online than a traditional release. Currently codenamed Assassin’s Creed Infinity, this is a project within Ubisoft to turn their stabby franchise into a live service game, somehow crafting a connected game service from their time period and region specific game series.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla now has the PS5's Dualsense controller tricks on PChttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-ps5-dualsense-controller-support-on-pcCraig PearsonTue, 06 Jul 2021 16:05:51 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-ps5-dualsense-controller-support-on-pcPS5Assassin's Creed: ValhallaUbisoftControllersBlockbusterAction Adventure

The slow, stealthy progress of the PC absorbing PlayStation has taken another step this week with the latest Assassin’s Creed Valhalla patch. Players using PlayStation 5 controllers with Ubi’s Viking romp will now feel an extra step when pulling the adaptive triggers while aiming, just before letting an arrow loose. This was a PlayStation 5 feature, but now we have it too. Just like we’ll soon have Uncharted 4.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla is heading to Paris this summerhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-is-heading-to-paris-this-summerImogen BeckhellingSat, 12 Jun 2021 20:41:45 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-is-heading-to-paris-this-summerUbisoft Forward 2022E3 2021UbisoftAssassin's Creed: Valhalla

Hot off the heels of Eivor's Irish tour, Assassin's Creed Valhalla will be shuffling us off to Paris this summer. We got a new look at the upcoming DLC The Siege Of Paris at tonight's Ubisoft Forward event, and it seems Ubi have even more viking adventures planned for us over the next year too. From a Discovery Tour that'll let you see how the regular folks in viking times lived, to more DLCs next year (that might be taking us to Muspelheim).

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The Weekspot podcast #038: Mako and play the whole thinghttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/pc-gaming-weekspot-podcast-039-mass-effect-legendary-editionColm AhernTue, 18 May 2021 18:09:35 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/pc-gaming-weekspot-podcast-039-mass-effect-legendary-editionPodcastVideoAssassin's Creed: ValhallaThe Invisible HandUbisoftMass EffectShin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD RemasterSockventureIndieThe PC Gaming WeekspotMass Effect: Legendary EditionBlockbuster

Do you like Mass Effect?... If you answered, “I, SPACEMAN,” then you probably already own the Legendary Edition and may find the conversation that happens in this week's Weekspot redundant. If you checked the box that said, “the only renegade I know of is one-time WCW Television Champion, The Renegade, but I'd love to hear some chat on a remaster of a celebrated RPG trilogy," then I've got just the podcast for you.

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Get Assassin's Creed Valhalla for 25% off in Ubi's big salehttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/pick-up-ac-valhalla-in-ubisofts-massive-assassins-creed-franchise-saleWill JuddThu, 13 May 2021 18:24:38 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/pick-up-ac-valhalla-in-ubisofts-massive-assassins-creed-franchise-saleAssassin's CreedAssassin's Creed: ValhallaUbisoftAssassin’s Creed Valhalla: Wrath of the DruidssaleSalesPC Gaming Deals

Assassin's Creed Valhalla's first major piece of DLC has been released, the Ireland-themed Wrath of the Druids, and now Ubisoft are discounting a whole bunch of Assassin's Creed content to celebrate over at the Ubisoft Store. As well as offering the AC Valhalla DLC Season Pass at 25% off - the first time it's been discounted - you can find significant savings on almost every entry in the long-running sneaky-stabbing franchise.

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Assassin’s Creed Valhalla's first DLC expansion, Wrath of the Druids, is out nowhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhallas-first-dlc-wrath-of-the-druids-is-out-nowCraig PearsonThu, 13 May 2021 11:24:05 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhallas-first-dlc-wrath-of-the-druids-is-out-nowUbisoftAssassin’s Creed Valhalla: Wrath of the DruidsAssassin's Creed: Valhalla

The first major Assassin’s Creed Valhalla expansion, Wrath of the Druids, is finally out. It’ll let you roam from the England to Ireland, where your long lost cousin Barid is now King of Dublin. He needs your help to unite four regions under his banner. The expansion adds a lusher, hillier land for you to explore, with a new trade system to exploit and a bunch of new villains to battle.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla might be taking us to fiery Muspelheimhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-might-be-taking-us-to-fiery-muspelheimImogen BeckhellingFri, 07 May 2021 11:49:58 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-might-be-taking-us-to-fiery-muspelheimLeaksUbisoft MontrealAssassin's Creed: ValhallaUbisoft

Norse mythology is great. Really, what's not to like about nine magical realms all connected by a giant space tree? The open-world Viking stabbing sim Assassin's Creed Valhalla might be exploring these mythological Norse roots a bit more in the future, as a dataminer has discovered files in the game that reference the toasty realm of Muspelheim - that's the one with fire giants and lava rivers.

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New Mister Men and Little Miss books are based on Assassin's Creedhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/ubisoft-announce-assassins-creed-mister-men-and-little-miss-booksAlice O'ConnorThu, 22 Apr 2021 11:07:17 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/ubisoft-announce-assassins-creed-mister-men-and-little-miss-booksbooksAssassin's Creed: ValhallaUbisoftAssassin's Creed OdysseymerchandiseAssassin's Creed II

It's a little-known fact that Ubisoft generate product ideas by writing game names, mediums, target audiences, and such on scraps of paper, popping them into a big hat, then drawing a handful to discover their next big hit. This foolproof system recently produced the combination of [Assassin's Creed] [Book] [For Children, But Really For Parents] [Mister Men crossover], leading Ubisoft yesterday to announce a series of Mister Men and Little Miss books starring the murderers of Assassin's Creed.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla delays its Druids expansionhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-delays-its-druids-expansionAlice O'ConnorThu, 15 Apr 2021 11:14:00 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-delays-its-druids-expansionUbisoft MontrealUbisoftdelayAssassin's Creed: Valhalla

If you've been keen to hop over to Ireland in Assassin's Creed Valhalla, bad news: Ubisoft have announced a two-week delay for its first expansion, Wrath Of The Druids. Previously expected on the 29th of April, it's now due on the 13th of May.

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Watch Dogs Legion is now 50% off in Ubisoft's Spring salehttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/watch-dogs-legion-is-half-price-in-ubisofts-spring-saleKatharine CastleFri, 19 Mar 2021 15:28:53 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/watch-dogs-legion-is-half-price-in-ubisofts-spring-saleAssassin's Creed: ValhallaUbisoftSalesPC Gaming DealsWatch Dogs Legion

Ubisoft have kicked off their Spring sale today, with discounts of up to 80% up for grabs across a huge range of titles. Running until April 9th, there are some rather tasty discounts to be had on some of Ubisoft's newest games this time round as well, including 50% off Watch Dogs Legion and Immortals Fenyx Rising, and a decent 25% off various editions of Assassin's Creed Valhalla (just in time for the launch of its Ostara Easter festival and upcoming first expansion).

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla adds gear appearance changes tomorrowhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-adds-gear-appearance-changes-in-next-title-updateLauren MortonMon, 15 Mar 2021 21:07:45 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-adds-gear-appearance-changes-in-next-title-updateUbisoftAssassin's Creed: Valhalla

Hope you're ready for spring, Valhalla vikings, because another seasonal festival is about to kick off in the settlement. Ubisoft's next title update for Assassin's Creed Valhalla tomorrow will add gear transmogrification so Eivor always looks their best. Later this week, the new spring festival will bring some new challenges and rewards for you.

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The 8 hardest Vikings in PC gameshttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/the-8-hardest-vikings-in-pc-gamesBrendan CaldwellFri, 12 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/the-8-hardest-vikings-in-pc-gamesValheimAssassin's Creed: ValhallaThe Elder Scrolls V: SkyrimFeatureSenua's Saga: Hellblade IICrusader Kings IIIMordhauOne Off The ListFor HonorThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Valheim, which is Old Norse for "Valerie is home", came out in early access last month to the roars of Viking-likers everywhere. It is a survival game about building a hut in the woods and then protecting that hut from friends who want to erect a gaudy temple next door, totally ruining the rustic ambience of the whole glade. I guess there's some monsters to fight too. But will any of this matter if you do not make it through cold nights full of dangers, and lean days without food? Just where does your Valheim viking fall on the bar chart of survivability? Here are the 8 toughest Vikings in PC games, a healthy exercise in comparison and shame.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla's free new River Raids mode is out nowhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhallas-free-new-river-raids-mode-is-out-nowGraham SmithTue, 16 Feb 2021 20:51:09 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhallas-free-new-river-raids-mode-is-out-nowUbisoftAssassin's Creed: Valhalla

Assassin's Creed Valhalla, that famously content-light videogame, has received a major free update today. The Yule Season update adds a new game mode called River Raids, which adds higher stakes raids, a new and customisable longship, and a

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla's river raid game mode launches tomorrowhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-river-raid-mode-launchLauren MortonMon, 15 Feb 2021 21:10:59 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-river-raid-mode-launchUbisoftUpdatesAssassin's Creed: Valhalla

The yule festival may be over but the season has some new work for Eivor yet. Assassin's Creed Valhalla's new river raid game mode launches tomorrow in the next title update, which is meant to add some replayable raiding missions to keep you and your Jomsvikings occupied this winter.

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Get Assassin's Creed Valhalla for £35 / $42 in Ubisoft's Lunar Salehttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/ubisoft-lunar-sale-2021-highlightsKatharine CastleWed, 10 Feb 2021 15:06:05 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/ubisoft-lunar-sale-2021-highlightsUbisoftPC Gaming DealsAssassin's Creed: Valhallasale

Ubisoft are throwing a big Lunar Sale to celebrate Chinese New Year this week, offering up to 80% off their biggest and best games, plus an extra 15% off selected titles until February 12th. Happily, Assassin's Creed Valhalla is one such game that can benefit from the extra 15% off deal, which means you can now pick up Eivor's excellent Viking adventure for just £35 / $42 instead of the usual £50 / $60. There are loads more games on sale, too, so read on for our selected highlights.

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Meet the developer who designed Assassin's Creed Valhalla's fictional Isu languagehttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/meet-the-developer-who-designed-assassins-creed-valhallas-fictional-isu-languageImogen BeckhellingMon, 01 Feb 2021 15:00:00 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/meet-the-developer-who-designed-assassins-creed-valhallas-fictional-isu-languagePS5Xbox OneAssassin's Creed: ValhallaInterviewUbisoftPS4RPGFeatureUbisoft EntertainmentThird personUbisoft MontrealXbox Series X/SPCSingle PlayerAction Adventure

Fictional languages are fascinating. Unlike real languages that have developed for centuries and are still constantly adapting, fictional ones are meticulously crafted over relatively short spans of time, and are often made by small groups of people to add an extra bit of life into a fictional world. You've likely come across one if you're into your fantasy - Dothraki from Game Of Thrones, Elvish in The Lord Of The Rings or Dragon Age, and Skyrim even has its own dragon language, Dovahzul. It's a part of world building that often goes overlooked too, because these languages are often already translated, so you don't really have to think about them. But for some linguists who choose to leave their creations a mystery, they can be an absolute delight to decipher.

This was exactly the case with the folks who recently figured out Isu, a fictional language in Assassin's Creed Valhalla used by an ancient race of human-like beings. Watching their video on exactly how they managed to translate some Isu texts was incredibly impressive, but it got me wondering, who went to all that effort to make it in the first place? The answer is Antoine Henry, associate director at Ubisoft Singapore.

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Give us the time-travelling gal pal Assassin's Creed TV show we deserve, you cowardshttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/give-us-the-time-travelling-gal-pal-assassins-creed-tv-show-we-deserve-you-cowardsKatharine CastleFri, 29 Jan 2021 11:54:06 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/give-us-the-time-travelling-gal-pal-assassins-creed-tv-show-we-deserve-you-cowardsAssassin's CreedAssassin's Creed SyndicateAssassin's Creed: ValhallaNetflixRPGUbisoftAssassin's Creed OdysseyFrom The ArchiveSupporters onlyAction Adventure

Every game and their dog seems to be getting a TV show these days. Just this week Crystal Dynamics announced a new Tomb Raider anime that will continue the reboot trilogy, but last year brought us news that Fallout's getting one too, as is Disco Elysium - and The Witcher, of course, already has one (which we've dissected in great detail). Assassin's Creed is in Netflix's sights as well, but having spent a good 100-odd hours in Assassin's Creed Valhalla recently, there is only one possible form an Assassin's Creed TV show should take: a time-travelling adventure show that stars Eivor, Kassandra and Evie Frye, because let's face it, they're the best protagonists the series has and together I know they'd sort the Templars right out. Let me explain.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla players find ancient alien bow in rock pilehttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-players-find-ancient-alien-bow-in-rock-pileImogen BeckhellingMon, 25 Jan 2021 12:20:29 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-players-find-ancient-alien-bow-in-rock-pileUbisoftUbisoft MontrealAssassin's Creed: ValhallaAction Adventure

Here I thought the Borderlands games were the only ones that would chuck cool loot at you when you hit clumps of dirt and rock, but it turns out Assassin's Creed Valhalla has something to hide in its rock piles too. Over the weekend, Valhalla players managed to find a secret Isu bow by repeatedly whacking a rather unassuming pile of rocks - however, this definitely isn't the way you're supposed to find it.

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Our favourite games of 2020https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/our-favourite-games-of-2020RPSTue, 19 Jan 2021 12:00:38 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/our-favourite-games-of-2020Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2HadesImmortals Fenyx RisingCyberpunk 2077FactorioSpelunky 2PhasmophobiaBlockbusterBestest BestsDeath StrandingIn Other WatersTeardownCrusader Kings IIIMonster TrainTales From Off-Peak CityIndieValorantHalf-Life: AlyxAssassin's Creed: ValhallaStreets Of Rage 4RökiCall of Duty: Warzone CalderaFeatureSpiritfarerYakuza: Like a DragonUmurangi GenerationGears TacticsParadise Killer

What's up gamers? It's 2021 and that means it's time to round up the team's favourite games of 2020. You'll already know our selections if you read our annual Advent Calendar, but this post gathers all those words and games together in one convenient package.

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Shout out to the Assassin's Creed Valhalla NPC who went all in on killing his daughterhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/shout-out-to-the-assassins-creed-valhalla-npc-who-went-all-in-on-killing-his-daughterAlice BellFri, 15 Jan 2021 14:00:21 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/shout-out-to-the-assassins-creed-valhalla-npc-who-went-all-in-on-killing-his-daughterAssassin's Creed: ValhallaUbisoftFeatureUbisoft MontrealBlockbusterAction Adventure

Recently I have been spending a lot of time in Assassin's Creed Valhalla galloping around the east and south east. There are some lovely views around Kent and Dover, and it's nice to go to the beach sometimes instead of traipsing through the moist fecundity of the more forested areas in Mercia.

This means I have been hoovering up some of the side quests (or local mysteries) in the area that I missed earlier, and one of them, although it took all of three minutes to complete, really made me laugh. It's about a sea beast called Aflanc The Terrible, only it's actually the most theatrical attempt at filicide ever, and the NPC involved has my enduring respect.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla players have translated its fictional languagehttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-players-have-translated-its-fictional-languageGraham SmithThu, 14 Jan 2021 21:24:40 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-players-have-translated-its-fictional-languageAssassin's CreedAssassin's Creed: ValhallaUbisoftBlockbusterAction Adventure

Assassin's Creed Valhalla contains within it a fictional language, one used by the Isu, the ancient and highly advanced civilization that predates humanity within the series' lore. Now some dedicated players have worked out how to translate some of that language into English.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla kicks off a Yule Festival in your settlementhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-kicks-off-a-yule-festival-in-your-settlementLauren MortonFri, 18 Dec 2020 17:18:01 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-kicks-off-a-yule-festival-in-your-settlementUbisoftAssassin's Creed: ValhallaAction Adventure

December's well on its way, which means that games all across the land are releasing a dusting of snow and limited-time holiday-themed events. That includes Ubisoft's viking 'em up Assassin's Creed Valhalla, which is kicking off a Yule Festival with an expanded settlement, some new armor to don, and a couple new holiday missions.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla is selling XP boosts for cash nowhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-is-selling-xp-boosts-for-cash-nowImogen BeckhellingThu, 17 Dec 2020 13:25:16 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-is-selling-xp-boosts-for-cash-nowAssassin's Creed: ValhallaUbisoftUbisoft MontrealmicrotransactionsAction Adventure

Here I thought Assassin's Creed Valhalla might get away from those icky experience point boosters Ubisoft so like to put in their games, alas it was not to be. In Valhalla's in-game store you can now buy XP boosts for real-life cash, which effectively double your XP gain. They're designed to save you time, so you don't need to do tons of side quests to level up. But they caused a fair bit of backlash in Assassin's Creed Odyssey, and I can't say I'm particularly happy to see them return.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla starts celebrating Yuletide todayhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-starts-celebrating-yuletide-todayImogen BeckhellingTue, 15 Dec 2020 15:52:21 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-starts-celebrating-yuletide-todayAssassin's Creed: ValhallaUbisoftUbisoft MontrealBugspatchesAction Adventure

Ubisoft's Viking adventure, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, adds some limited-time winter festivities today. Preparations for the Yule Festival have dropped alongside the game's 1.1.0 title update, which also lays the groundwork for the upcoming Settlement expansion. It all comes with a bundle of merry bug fixes and game improvements too - addressing the serious stuff like freezes and balancing, and the fun stuff such as floating Eivors and clingy NPCs.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla Snotinghamscire Jarl: should you pick Vili or Trygve?https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-snotinghamscire-jarl-should-you-pick-vili-or-trygveJake GreenThu, 03 Dec 2020 17:37:05 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-snotinghamscire-jarl-should-you-pick-vili-or-trygveAssassin's Creed: ValhallaGuidesUbisoftRPGFeatureUbisoft MontrealAction Adventure

You'll have to make many difficult choices in Assassin's Creed Valhalla as you work to conquer England's Saxon forces. Appointing the new Jarl of Snotinghamscire is one such choice, and your old friend Vili is one of the candidates. Problem is, he isn't really up for all the new responsibility, so you'll need to weigh up whether he's the man for the job. Here's whether you should choose Vili or Trygve as the new Jarl of Snotinghamscire.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla Alfred's Study location: where to get Alfred's Key and enter the studyhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-alfreds-study-location-where-to-get-alfreds-key-and-enter-the-studyJake GreenThu, 03 Dec 2020 17:31:08 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-alfreds-study-location-where-to-get-alfreds-key-and-enter-the-studyAssassin's Creed: ValhallaGuidesUbisoftRPGFeatureUbisoft MontrealAction Adventure

Towards the end of Assassin's Creed Valhalla you'll get to speak to Alfred one final time. He'll even tell you about his super secret study, which you can unlock with Alfred's key. To help you find Alfred's study we've detailed the location below. We'll go into some detail on where to get the key, and what's inside the study once you open it.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla Closing the Vault: who is The Vault of Jorvik?https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-closing-the-vault-who-is-the-vault-of-jorvikJake GreenThu, 03 Dec 2020 17:25:10 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-closing-the-vault-who-is-the-vault-of-jorvikAssassin's Creed: ValhallaGuidesUbisoftRPGFeatureAction Adventure

During the Jorvik arc in Assassin's Creed Valhalla you will need to reveal the identity of The Vault, a member of the Order of the Ancients. Doing so can be pretty tricky, as you don't have much to go on. During the feast you will get a chance to speak to a number of people, and then must accuse either Audun, Hjorr, Faravid, or Ricsige. Here's who you should choose as The Vault.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla's next update fixes a memory leak and a dog leakhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhallas-next-update-fixes-a-memory-leak-and-a-dog-leakLauren MortonWed, 25 Nov 2020 22:30:22 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhallas-next-update-fixes-a-memory-leak-and-a-dog-leakUbisoftAssassin's Creed: ValhallaAction Adventure

As Ubisoft had planned, Assassin's Creed Valhalla is getting another update this month with more bug fixes and adjustments that they've now announced is dropping tomorrow. There are of course some serious technical fixes being made but there are some goofs too. Everyone loves a good patch notes goof. Title update 1.0.4 is planned for tomorrow, Thursday November 26th.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla's dice minigame comes to the real world next yearhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhallas-dice-minigame-comes-to-the-real-world-next-yearImogen BeckhellingTue, 24 Nov 2020 16:26:58 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhallas-dice-minigame-comes-to-the-real-world-next-yearAssassin's Creed: ValhallaUbisoftStrategyUbisoft MontrealBlockbusterAction Adventure

Orlog! Orlog! Orlog! I have played a grand total of four hours of Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and at least two of them have been playing this daft dice game. Much like The Witcher 3's Gwent, players can stumble upon Orlog challengers throughout Valhalla, and partake in a weirdly engrossing minigame. I have good news for those of us who've got hooked on it - Ubisoft are making an actual physical version that's set to arrive next year.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla Lincolnscire Ealdorman choice: who to choose in the Where the Stone Falls questhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-lincolnscire-ealdorman-choice-where-stone-fallsJake GreenFri, 20 Nov 2020 17:08:55 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-lincolnscire-ealdorman-choice-where-stone-fallsAssassin's Creed: ValhallaGuidesUbisoftRPGFeatureUbisoft MontrealAction Adventure

During the Lincolnscire arc in Assassin's Creed Valhalla you will need to cast your vote as to who should take over as Ealdorman. It's all part of the Where the Stone Falls quest, and you'll have three options. Should you choose Hunwald, Aelfgar or Herefrith as Lincolnscire's new Ealdorman?

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla: should you give Dag his axe?https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-should-you-give-dag-his-axeJake GreenWed, 18 Nov 2020 16:33:53 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-should-you-give-dag-his-axeAssassin's Creed: ValhallaGuidesUbisoftRPGFeatureUbisoft MontrealAction Adventure

Dag has been pretty anti-everything you've done so far in Assassin's Creed Valhalla, so it's unsurprising that you end up fighting him. There's an important choice to be made at the end of the fight: give Dag his axe or just let him die? This decision does actually affect the ending of the game, so we've detailed what happens below.

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Why is everyone making terrible trainers for their video games?https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/why-is-everyone-making-terrible-trainers-for-their-video-gamesAlice BellWed, 18 Nov 2020 16:00:31 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/why-is-everyone-making-terrible-trainers-for-their-video-gamesAssassin's Creed: ValhallaUbisoftCyberpunk 2077CD Projekt REDFeaturemerchandiseUbisoft MontrealBungieDestiny 2: Beyond LightBlockbuster

Right now, as I'm sure you're aware, none of us are allowed to touch anything with our hands, in case we spread viral loads from yesterday's grubby front door to today's gaping mouth hole. Many of us are adapting to this by instead using our feet to take on many everyday hand tasks; I am typing this with my long and dextrous toes. Feet: they're the new hands!

I assume this is the reason that publishers, scenting feet on the air, are increasingly partnering with shoe companies to make trainer tie-ins for their games. Either that or there has been some sort of consumer survey indicating that we all really want to showcase our favourite games with shoes, the one item of clothing that The Shawshank Redemption has taught me people do not look at. I do not understand this new merch trend, is what I'm saying. But the thing is, I would totally buy video game shoes if they weren't all embarrassing to wear.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla Essexe traitor: who is Rollo's traitor in the Old Wounds quest?https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-essexe-traitor-who-is-rollos-traitor-in-the-old-wounds-questJake GreenWed, 18 Nov 2020 13:43:08 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-essexe-traitor-who-is-rollos-traitor-in-the-old-wounds-questAssassin's Creed: ValhallaGuidesUbisoftRPGFeatureUbisoft MontrealAction Adventure

There's a traitor afoot in the Essexe arc of Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and it's up to you to work out who it is. Rollo will take you to his camp where two suspects are waiting. The traitor is either Gerhild or Lork, and there's very little evidence to go on. To make sure you pick the right person we've named the traitor below. We'll explain how we worked it out, and what happens if you pick the wrong traitor as part of the Old Wounds quest.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla Ymir's Blood Stones: what is the reward for getting 33https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-ymirs-blood-stones-what-is-the-reward-for-getting-33Jake GreenWed, 18 Nov 2020 13:02:47 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-ymirs-blood-stones-what-is-the-reward-for-getting-33Assassin's Creed: ValhallaGuidesUbisoftRPGFeatureUbisoft MontrealAction Adventure

During the Asgard arc of Assassin's Creed Valhalla you'll make your way to Jotunheim. It's a small open world area with its own side quests, and collectibles called Ymir's Blood Stones. There are 33 to collect, and once you have them all you can trade them in for a reward. This will take a while, so to help you weigh up whether it's all worth it we've detailed what you'll get in this guide. We'll also take a look at solving illusions, and highlight the Ymir's Blood Stones locations that may take you a little while to reach.

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Coo! Assassin's Creed Valhalla's Raven can be turned into a pigeonhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/coo-assassins-creed-valhallas-raven-can-be-turned-into-a-pigeonNatalie ClaytonTue, 17 Nov 2020 16:06:43 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/coo-assassins-creed-valhallas-raven-can-be-turned-into-a-pigeonAssassin's Creed: ValhallaUbisoftRPGUbisoft MontrealBlockbuster

Ravens are pretty cool, I reckon. Lovely, massive, terrifying crows. But how often do you even see 'em while traipsing out in the English countryside? No, it's flockin' pigeons all over the place. Thanks to an Amazon Prime reward, Assassin's Creed Valhalla will let you represent Britain's unofficial national bird, transforming Eivor's graceful fluttering pal into a blank-eyed flying rat.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla's English countryside makes for a lovely three hour walkhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhallas-english-countryside-makes-for-a-lovely-three-hour-walkCraig PearsonTue, 17 Nov 2020 15:04:43 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhallas-english-countryside-makes-for-a-lovely-three-hour-walkUbisoft MontrealUbisoftRPGAssassin's Creed: Valhalla

How Big Is The Map is my new favourite website and YouTube channel. The answers to the question the site poses are given in the time it takes to cross a game's map, not the physical size of the world. That’s an important distinction because each game has different methods of traversal. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, for instance, not only lets you parkour, run, and walk, but you can adjust the character’s walking speed as well. I didn’t know that.

The site's journey across Valhalla's England is a three-hour stroll across the green and pleasant land, starting in the south east and ending in the north west. Come watch.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla pays tribute to The Prodigy's Keith Flinthttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-pays-tribute-to-the-prodigys-keith-flintImogen BeckhellingTue, 17 Nov 2020 13:50:43 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-pays-tribute-to-the-prodigys-keith-flintBlockbusterUbisoft MontrealAssassin's Creed: ValhallaUbisoft

Players running around in Assassin's Creed Valhalla over the last week or so have already uncovered a few Easter eggs here and there: nods to other games like Dark Souls, for example, and even a quest rife with Tolkien references. But our very own guides editor Jake has found one that's much more heartwarming - a tribute to The Prodigy frontman, Keith Flint, who sadly passed away last year.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla deploys hotfix for early quest bug and plans more fixes later this monthhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-deploys-hotfix-for-early-quest-bug-and-plans-more-fixes-later-this-monthLauren MortonMon, 16 Nov 2020 19:15:23 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-deploys-hotfix-for-early-quest-bug-and-plans-more-fixes-later-this-monthUbisoftUbisoft MontrealAssassin's Creed: ValhallaAction Adventure

Assassin's Creed Valhalla has slashed through its release date, but some of you may have had trouble off the bat with progression through an early quest blocked by a bug. A Seer's Solace has been fixed, Ubisoft say, with fixes for other quest bugs and known issues coming later this month. So find some solace in that then, eh Eivor?

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Unsurprisingly, Assassin's Creed Valhalla isn't that historically accuratehttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/unsurprisingly-assassins-creed-valhalla-isnt-that-historically-accurateImogen BeckhellingMon, 16 Nov 2020 16:59:29 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/unsurprisingly-assassins-creed-valhalla-isnt-that-historically-accurateAssassin's Creed: ValhallaUbisoftRPGUbisoft MontrealBlockbuster

This will likely come as a surprise to no one, but Ubisoft's latest sneaky murder adventure, Asassin's Creed Valhalla, doesn't seem to be very historically accurate. It's nothing huge or revelatory - I'm sure we all know Vikings didn't truly have magical ravens they could see through the eyes of, after all. But if you're interested in the history of England and Norway, I'd go careful taking too many lessons from Valhalla.

For a much better lesson, we should probably listen to the AskHistorians subreddit, who hosted a cool Q&A to offer their Viking knowledge to anyone with questions about the historical setting of Valhalla.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla Asgard riddles: where to find Cat's Footsteps and Mountain Roothttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-asgard-riddles-where-to-find-cats-footsteps-and-mountain-rootJake GreenMon, 16 Nov 2020 14:02:02 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-asgard-riddles-where-to-find-cats-footsteps-and-mountain-rootAssassin's Creed: ValhallaGuidesUbisoftRPGFeatureUbisoft MontrealAction Adventure

You'll travel to Asgard part way through Assassin's Creed Valhalla, where you'll meet Loki, Thor, Freja and more. Eventually, a giant wolf will come into play, and you'll need to craft an enchanted chain to keep it under control. Problem is, this chain is made up of some pretty weird components, including Cat's Footsteps and Mountain Root. You're given some riddles to help you find them, which we've solved below.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla Double Assassination: can you assassinate two enemies at once?https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-double-assassination-can-you-assassinate-two-enemies-at-onceJake GreenMon, 16 Nov 2020 11:27:58 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-double-assassination-can-you-assassinate-two-enemies-at-onceAssassin's Creed: ValhallaGuidesUbisoftRPGFeatureUbisoft MontrealAction Adventure

The Double Assassination has featured in many Assassin's Creed games, allowing players to kill two enemies at once. Assassin's Creed Valhalla shares a lot of its DNA with older AC games, even equipping Eivor with a hidden blade at the start of the game. Let's take a look at whether or not you can unlock Double Assassination.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla Grantebridge Traitor: who is Soma's traitor in the Stench of Treachery quest?https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-grantebridge-traitor-who-is-somas-traitor-stench-of-treacheryJake GreenMon, 16 Nov 2020 11:24:07 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-grantebridge-traitor-who-is-somas-traitor-stench-of-treacheryAssassin's Creed: ValhallaGuidesUbisoftRPGFeatureUbisoft MontrealAction Adventure

While on your quest to take control of England in Assassin's Creed Valhalla you'll meet a warrior named Soma in Grantebridge, starting the Stench of Treachery mission. Helping her win back the town is the main goal here, but there's also the matter of a traitor to be dealt with. The traitor is known to be either Birna, Lif or Galinn, and it's up to you to single out the right one. This is actually pretty difficult, and relies on you finding all of the available evidence. But let's cut to the chase, it's Galinn.

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It looks like Assassin's Creed Valhalla is adding achievements after allhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/ubisoft-ditch-achievements-starting-with-assassins-creed-valhallaNatalie ClaytonSat, 14 Nov 2020 11:24:27 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/ubisoft-ditch-achievements-starting-with-assassins-creed-valhallaAssassin's Creed: ValhallaUbisoftRPGUbisoft MontrealBlockbuster

Update: After all that, it appears Ubisoft will be adding achievements to Assassin's Creed Valhalla. Another Ubi employee jumped into the thread to apologise for "the confusion and miscommunication", and confirm that achievements are actually on the way.

"We are aware that achievements are not available for Assassin's Creed Valhalla players on PC - this was unintended," they say. "We are actively working to enable achievements and will keep you updated when more information is available."

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla nudity option: how to turn nudity on and offhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-nudity-option-how-to-turn-nudity-on-and-offJake GreenFri, 13 Nov 2020 16:24:50 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-nudity-option-how-to-turn-nudity-on-and-offAssassin's Creed: ValhallaGuidesUbisoftRPGFeatureUbisoft MontrealAction Adventure

Assassin's Creed Valhalla has a lot of options allowing you to customise your experience. You can toggle blood, opt for dismemberments and gore, and even switch nudity on and off. Whether you want to have nudity on or not (that's your business), we figured we'd show you how to find it in the options menus. Let's take a look.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla musicians: where to find Ysane, Cynewulf and Kitt in Lundenhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-musicians-where-to-find-ysane-cynewulf-and-kitt-in-lundenJake GreenFri, 13 Nov 2020 15:19:44 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-musicians-where-to-find-ysane-cynewulf-and-kitt-in-lundenAssassin's Creed: ValhallaGuidesUbisoftRPGFeatureUbisoft MontrealAction Adventure

There's a side quest in Assassin's Creed Valhalla's Lunden area that tasks you with reuniting a band of three musicians. They've had somewhat of a falling out and have parted ways to try their hand at being solo acts. Kitt, Ysane and Cynewulf are pretty tricky to find, but a nearby letter will hint at their locations. To help you get the band back together we've detailed the musician locations in this guide.

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The cases for and against the two Eivors in Assassin's Creed Valhallahttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/the-cases-for-and-against-the-two-eivors-in-assassins-creed-valhallaAlice BellFri, 13 Nov 2020 15:00:10 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/the-cases-for-and-against-the-two-eivors-in-assassins-creed-valhallaAssassin's Creed: ValhallaUbisoftFeatureUbisoft MontrealBlockbusterAction Adventure

Every year, as we approach Christmas, I have to hand in my liking indie games badge and gun because I get excited about big releases. But you and I have known each other for a while, reader, and the fact is that I genuinely like Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and I am well up for Assassin's Creed Valhalla. Before it came out, I was mostly stoked to play as a big shieldmaiden with smoky eyeshadow who can crush man, woman and spectral ghost dog 'neath her mighty boot.

I'd obviously considered any potential "which Eivor is best?" to be pre-settled. It is basically a rhetorical question, I thought, in need of no further discussion. But things have changed since then. For example, it turns out that that eyeshadow is actually a tattoo. Ouch-o-rama! And, lately, I find myself inexplicably drawn to. I dunno, Boyvor? Is that what we'd call him?

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla: who to give the silver to in Sciropscirehttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-who-to-give-the-silver-to-in-sciropscireJake GreenFri, 13 Nov 2020 11:37:03 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-who-to-give-the-silver-to-in-sciropscireAssassin's Creed: ValhallaGuidesUbisoftRPGFeatureUbisoft MontrealAction Adventure

While taking over Sciropscire in Assassin's Creed Valhalla you'll need to pay someone off to encourage peace. There are five options to choose from, each with slightly different results. To make sure you make the right call we've detailed the five possible outcomes in this guide. We'll explain what will happen, and who you should give the silver to in Sciropscire.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla romances: every romance option explainedhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-romances-every-romance-optionsJake GreenFri, 13 Nov 2020 10:23:52 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-romances-every-romance-optionsAssassin's Creed: ValhallaGuidesUbisoftRPGFeatureUbisoft MontrealAction Adventure

Raiding can be tiresome work, so it's good to know that Assassin's Creed Valhalla has plenty of romance options that help you blow off steam between battles. These romance options are unlocked in a number of ways, some through settlement upgrades, some via story progression. So that you're not missing out of any potential love connections we'll be listing every romance we find during our time with Assassin's Creed Valhalla. We'll detail how to start off each romance quest, and which characters are available to romance.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla might take time to sail into your libraryhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-might-take-time-to-sail-into-your-libraryNatalie ClaytonThu, 12 Nov 2020 20:34:16 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-might-take-time-to-sail-into-your-libraryAssassin's Creed: ValhallaUbisoftUbisoft MontrealBlockbusterAction Adventure

For Assassin's Creed Valhalla's Eivor, there's no foe that can't be bested with a good axe. Unfortunately, you're not Eivor. You're sitting at a PC, controlling them through a piece of software that has some troublesome villains of its own - from irritating freezes to the game stubbornly refusing to show up in your collection. Yes, it might be cold up in Norway, but these freeze-ups aren't the kind of immersion you're looking for, are they?

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My favourite thing about Assassin's Creed Valhalla is the freedomhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/my-favourite-thing-about-assassins-creed-valhalla-is-the-freedomAlice BellThu, 12 Nov 2020 16:30:14 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/my-favourite-thing-about-assassins-creed-valhalla-is-the-freedomAssassin's Creed: ValhallaUbisoftFeatureUbisoft MontrealBlockbusterAction Adventure

A few of us are having a grand old time in Assassin's Creed Valhalla, which I am now informed is the 22nd entry in Ubisoft's flagship series about exploring different historical settings, meeting interesting people, and brutally murdering them for your own gain.

Valhalla is Viking flavoured, set during the invasion of England known as The Great Heathen Army (great band name). Though you spend a lot of time pillaging and raiding, you also do a lot of open exploration, discovering strange standing stones, hallucinogenic mushrooms and odd quests involving nudists and betrayal mysteries. That, in fact, is my favourite thing about Valhalla: the freedom and trust that it gives you.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla Ymir's Tear Stones: what is the reward for collecting all 30https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-ymirs-tear-stones-what-is-the-reward-for-collecting-all-30Jake GreenThu, 12 Nov 2020 14:58:09 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-ymirs-tear-stones-what-is-the-reward-for-collecting-all-30Assassin's Creed: ValhallaGuidesUbisoftRPGFeatureUbisoft MontrealAction Adventure

While playing through the Asgard section of Assassin's Creed Valhalla you'll have the opportunity to collect 30 Ymir's Tear Stones. These can then be exchanged at the altar in the centre of the city, but is it worth your time to do so? In this guide we'll explain how to find all of the stones, and what you'll get for trading them in.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla Well of Urd: how to solve the Well of Urd light puzzlehttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-well-of-urd-how-to-solve-the-well-of-urd-light-puzzleJake GreenThu, 12 Nov 2020 13:33:54 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-well-of-urd-how-to-solve-the-well-of-urd-light-puzzleAssassin's Creed: ValhallaGuidesUbisoftRPGFeatureUbisoft MontrealAction Adventure

Assassin's Creed Valhalla isn't just confined to England and Norway, nor this realm technically. You get to visit Asgard after you've built the Seer's Hut at your settlement. It's a pretty hefty section, where you'll need to retrieve water from the Well of Urd, which is locked behind a light beam puzzle. To make sure you make it to the waters intact, we've detailed the Well of Urd puzzle solution in this guide. We'll show you exactly how to solve it, and what you get for doing so.

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Assassin's Creed Tungsten: where to find Tungsten Ingotshttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-tungsten-where-to-find-tungsten-ingotsJake GreenThu, 12 Nov 2020 12:51:52 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-tungsten-where-to-find-tungsten-ingotsAssassin's Creed: ValhallaGuidesUbisoftRPGFeatureUbisoft MontrealAction Adventure

There are three main resources in Assassin's Creed Valhalla when it comes to upgrading gear. The rarest of them all are Tungsten Ingots, which can only be found in the higher level areas around England. You'll need Tungsten to upgrade your weapons and armour from flawless to mythical level. Finding them can be pretty tricky, given that they're locked away in chests in some pretty tough areas. Here's where to find Tungsten Ingots.

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The best RPGs on PC in 2024https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/best-rpgsAlice BellWed, 11 Nov 2020 22:30:14 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/best-rpgsFallout: New VegasUndertaleAndroidToby FoxMultiplayer CooperativeMacIron Lore EntertainmentArcanum: Of Steamworks And Magick ObscuraFirst personStardew ValleyNintendo SwitchPrime MatterXbox Series X/SBrogueSystem Shock 2Single PlayerPillars of EternityMMORPGApplePS5Xbox OneFromSoftwareNieR: Automata2K BostonLevel-5Defiant DevelopmentCD ProjektToseSquare EnixIrrational GamesTake-Two InteractiveEidosDarkest DungeonHarebrained SchemesSunless SkiesNeverwinter Nights 2: Mask of the BetrayerLucasArtsStrategyThird personUbisoft MontrealLarian StudiosPlayStation VitaPuzzleBestest BestsLegend of Grimrock 2Looking Glass StudiosRed Dead Redemption 2Path of ExileXbox 360AtariPlatinumGamesActivisionStar Traders: FrontiersFellow TravellerSimulationKenshiBlack Isle StudiosShooteriOSNi No Kuni II: Revenant KingdomElectronic ArtsSpiderweb SoftwareIndieJump Over the AgeEidos InteractiveWarner Bros. GamesElden RingStrategy: Turn-Based StrategyBandai Namco EntertainmentDragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive AgeSegaTaleWorlds EntertainmentRockstar GamesMultiplayer CompetitiveUltima VII: The Black GateFailbetter GamesAnachronoxSierra EntertainmentFinal Fantasy XBethesda Game StudiosNintendo DSBethesda SoftworksObsidian EntertainmentBay 12 GamesPS4RPGThe Elder Scrolls V: SkyrimDiablo IIITHQ NordicNintendo WiiBaldur's Gate 3Bird view / IsometricMonster Hunter: WorldCard GamesBlizzard EntertainmentVampire: The Masquerade - BloodlinesTextCD Projekt REDCitizen SleeperGrinding Gear GamesAction AdventureAssassin's Creed: ValhallaUbisoftInfogramesTitan QuestBiowareXboxUbisoft EntertainmentChucklefish GamesPCFantasyWolfEye StudiosPlanescape: TormentPS3Weird WestCyberpunk 2077Full productHand of Fate 2Deus ExHack & SlashDragon Age: InquisitionStar Wars: Knights of The Old RepublicSix Ages: Ride Like The WindDivinity: Original Sin 2CapcomActivision BlizzardRed Hook StudiosThe Witcher 3: Wild HuntTHQHorizon's GateMount & Blade II: BannerlordAlmost HumanTroika GamesDevolver DigitalMass Effect 2Side viewAvernum: Escape From the PitChrono TriggerDwarf FortressKitfox GamesPS2Disco ElysiumNEO ScavengerShadowrun: DragonfallYakuza: Like a DragonParadox InteractiveInterplayAspyr

Whether you like wizards, sword-and-board warriors, the irradiated wasteland, vampires, or isometric text-heavy stories, the RPG is the genre that will never let you down. Accross the dizzing number of games available where you can play a role, there's something for everyone - and we've tried to reflect that in our list of the best RPGs on PC. The past couple of years have been great for RPGs, so there are some absolute classics as well as brand spanking new games on this list. And there's more to look forwards to, with rumblings of Dragon Age: Dread Wolf finally on the horizon, and space epic Starfield in our rear view mirror. Whatever else may happen, though, this list will provide you with the 50 best RPGs that you can download and play on PC right now.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla walkthroughhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-walkthroughJake GreenWed, 11 Nov 2020 16:56:10 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-walkthroughAssassin's Creed: ValhallaGuidesUbisoftRPGFeatureUbisoft MontrealAction Adventure

Assassin's Creed Valhalla is a gigantic open-world RPG spanning parts of Norway and England. There's a lot to see and do as you stake your claim to the four kingdoms, so much so that you're likely to get a little lost along the way. To help keep you on track we've created this Assassin's Creed Valhalla walkthrough, where you'll be able to find all of our guides on the game, all in one place. Skal!

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla multiplayer: is there online multiplayer?https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-multiplayer-is-there-online-multiplayerJake GreenWed, 11 Nov 2020 16:35:35 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-multiplayer-is-there-online-multiplayerAssassin's Creed: ValhallaGuidesUbisoftRPGFeatureUbisoft MontrealAction Adventure

The Assassin's Creed series has an on and off again relationship with multiplayer. Assassin's Creed Valhalla is a strange case in which there is actually some online functionality, with one aspect definitely leaning into the realm of multiplayer. To set the record straight we've put together this guide on the online functionality in the game. Let's take a look at whether there is multiplayer.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla's Ravensthorpe is my new favourite game townhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhallas-ravensthorpe-is-my-new-favourite-game-townAlice BellWed, 11 Nov 2020 15:30:59 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhallas-ravensthorpe-is-my-new-favourite-game-townAssassin's Creed: ValhallaUbisoftFeatureUbisoft MontrealBlockbusterAction Adventure

What is a home? My yardstick is that home is anywhere I don't feel weird opening the fridge and making myself a sandwich from its contents. If you are left alone somewhere and you find yourself thinking, "But what if I make a sarnie with that ham and it turns out it it was special ham being saved for a special occasion??" then you are not anywhere that is home for you. Likewise, if anyone tells me to make myself at home, I immediately go and get the cheese out of their fridge and take a bite out of it, while maintaining eye contact, to establish dominance.

Your home in Assassin's Creed: Valhalla does not have a fridge, because Viking raiders setting up a new camp in the Midlands do not have fridges. But you do get a big communal pot of stew, and in the end isn't that just as good? Answer: yes it is. I love my settlement. Let me take you on a small tour.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla Oxenefordscire Treasure Hoard location and rewardshttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-oxenefordscire-treasure-hoard-location-and-rewardsJake GreenWed, 11 Nov 2020 14:21:00 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-oxenefordscire-treasure-hoard-location-and-rewardsAssassin's Creed: ValhallaGuidesUbisoftRPGFeatureUbisoft MontrealAction Adventure

There are a handful of Treasure Hoards to track down in Assassin's Creed Valhalla. Some give you a visual clue as to the location of the treasure while others describe it in verse. There's one located in the southern part of Oxenefordscire, near a strange-looking tree. To help you track down the Oxenefordscire Treasure Hoard we've marked its location in this guide. We'll explain how we found it, so that you can get your hands on the rewards.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla longship customisation: how to change your shiphttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-longship-customisation-how-to-change-your-shipJake GreenWed, 11 Nov 2020 14:20:36 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-longship-customisation-how-to-change-your-shipAssassin's Creed: ValhallaGuidesUbisoftRPGFeatureUbisoft MontrealAction Adventure

Your longship is an integral part of your arsenal in Assassin's Creed Valhalla. It's primarily for travel, and is a great way to get your army to the shores of any raiding sites. You can customise the longship with new designs you find while playing, though you'll need to unlock a few things first. To help you unlock the option to change your longship we've put together this guide. We'll explain how to get new longship designs, and how to change its appearance.

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Ubisoft apologise for Assassin's Creed Valhalla ableist languagehttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/ubisoft-apologise-for-assassins-creed-valhalla-ableist-languageEd ThornWed, 11 Nov 2020 13:35:06 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/ubisoft-apologise-for-assassins-creed-valhalla-ableist-languageAssassin's Creed: ValhallaUbisoftUbisoft MontrealBlockbusterAction Adventure

Ubisoft have apologised for using ableist language in Assassin's Creed Valhalla to describe a burn victim. They've promised to remove this language in an upcoming update.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla: how to get the best performance on PChttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-how-to-get-the-best-performance-on-pcKatharine CastleTue, 10 Nov 2020 16:00:20 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-how-to-get-the-best-performance-on-pcAssassin's Creed: ValhallaGraphics Cardshow much graphics does it haveUbisoftFeatureHardwareBlockbusterAction Adventure

When Ubisoft released their Assassin's Creed Valhalla PC requirements last month, I was worried its high system specs would be a real brute to run on lower-end PCs. After all, when Assassin's Creed Odyssey's 4K spec has been more or less downgraded to what you need to get the game running at 60fps on High at 1080p this time round, Valhalla looked like it was going to send hundreds of ageing PCs to an early afterlife.

Happily, I can report that Ubisoft's official PC requirements for Assassin's Creed Valhalla are very much on the conservative side. I've been testing the game with one of their recommended 6GB GTX 1060 cards for the past couple of days, and it's capable of doing a lot more than their estimate of 30fps on High at 1080p. It can't quite get to a steady 60fps, all told, but it can with a few tweaks in its extensive graphics menu. Here's how to get the best performance in Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and how to get Ubisoft's new Viking adventure looking the best it can be on PC.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla wolf mount: how to ride a wolfhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-wolf-mount-how-to-ride-a-wolfJake GreenTue, 10 Nov 2020 15:38:25 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-wolf-mount-how-to-ride-a-wolfAssassin's Creed: ValhallaGuidesUbisoftRPGFeatureUbisoft MontrealAction Adventure

Assassin's Creed Valhalla features a wide range of mounts that you can ride. Most of them are horses, one of them is a big wolf called Hati. Getting the Hati mount requires very little effort, but unfortunately seems to be locked behind a paywall. In this guide we'll explain how to get the wolf mount in AC: Valhalla, and how to ride it.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla silver: how to make money easilyhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-silver-how-to-make-money-easilyJake GreenTue, 10 Nov 2020 14:48:02 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-silver-how-to-make-money-easilyAssassin's Creed: ValhallaGuidesUbisoftRPGFeatureUbisoft MontrealAction Adventure

Silver is the main currency in the world of Assassin's Creed Valhalla. You'll use it to make bets, buy resources and gear, and occasionally solve disputes. Given how important it is, you'll need to know the best ways to make silver in Assassin's Creed Valhalla. You'll find info on how to do just that in this guide.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla Nickel: where to find Nickel Ingotshttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-nickel-where-to-find-nickel-ingotsJake GreenTue, 10 Nov 2020 14:43:16 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-nickel-where-to-find-nickel-ingotsAssassin's Creed: ValhallaGuidesUbisoftRPGFeatureUbisoft MontrealAction Adventure

You can upgrade most of the gear you find while playing Assassin's Creed Valhalla. Your trusty blacksmith will use certain resources to unlock higher-level upgrades, one of them being Nickel Ingots. These are used to upgrade superior gear to flawless gear, and are pretty hard to find at the start of the game. To help you track down your first Nickel Ingot we've listed some locations where you can find them below. We'll also be detailing the fastest way to get Nickel, so that you can upgrade your weapons and armour.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla is out nowhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-is-out-nowImogen BeckhellingTue, 10 Nov 2020 11:45:05 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-is-out-nowAssassin's Creed: ValhallaUbisoftRPGUbisoft MontrealAction Adventure

The big one is here, folks: Ubisoft released Assassin's Creed Valhalla today. Raiding! Pillaging! Stealing from the English! What a way to start your Tuesday morning. Valhalla straps you into the Viking boots of Eivor, the latest assassin to join the sandbox murder simulator series. It takes place in 9th century Britain, with frequent trips back home to Norway to drop off all your blood-soaked hard-earned loot. Like its predecessor, AC Odyssey, this one has a little mythology thrown in as well.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla Male or Female Eivor: how to change gender and Animus option explainedhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-male-or-female-eivor-how-to-change-gender-and-animus-option-explainedJake GreenTue, 10 Nov 2020 00:01:54 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-male-or-female-eivor-how-to-change-gender-and-animus-option-explainedAssassin's Creed: ValhallaGuidesUbisoftRPGFeatureUbisoft MontrealAction Adventure

When starting Assassin's Creed Valhalla you are given three options with regards to your character's gender. As in previous games, you can choose to play as either a male or female version of the protagonist. There's also a third option, which gives control over to the Animus. The exact effects of each of these choices are unclear at first, which is why we've revealed all in this guide. We'll explain whether you should pick the male, female or Animus version of Eivor.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla fish locations: where to find every fishhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-fish-locations-where-to-find-every-fishJake GreenTue, 10 Nov 2020 00:01:46 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-fish-locations-where-to-find-every-fishAssassin's Creed: ValhallaGuidesUbisoftRPGFeatureUbisoft MontrealAction Adventure

Fish can be found all over the world of Assassin's Creed Valhalla. You can trade them in for some pretty great rewards, including powerful runes for your weapons and armour. Problem is, finding fish in Valhalla is pretty tricky, so you'll need to know exactly where to look. Luckily we've put together this guide on every fish location in AC: Valhalla. We'll detail where to find each one, and the best ways to catch fish in general.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla Leofrith choice: should you spare or kill Leofrith?https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-leofrith-choice-should-you-spare-or-kill-leofrithJake GreenTue, 10 Nov 2020 00:01:45 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-leofrith-choice-should-you-spare-or-kill-leofrithAssassin's Creed: ValhallaGuidesUbisoftRPGFeatureUbisoft MontrealAction Adventure

Assassin's Creed Valhalla's Ledecestrescire arc culminates in an intense battle against an ailing king. Once the dust has settled, the king's main ally will challenge you to a fight, determined to stay loyal until the end. Leofrith will back down once you've bested him, and you'll be given a choice: kill or spare Leofrith? Let's take a look at what you should do.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla reviewhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-reviewAlice BellMon, 09 Nov 2020 11:01:07 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-reviewAssassin's Creed: ValhallaReviewsUbisoftFeatureWot I ThinkUbisoft MontrealBlockbusterAction Adventure

Assassin's Creed Valhalla starts in Norway, spends most of its time in 9th century England, and even has some optional detours to the present day or mythical Asgard if you fancy it. But the latest entry in Ubisoft's used-to-be-annual franchise about stabbing your way through history just kept making me think of Texas, for two reasons. The first, and most obvious, is Texas as in "everything's bigger in". Valhalla just feels like it has more of everything.

The map is huge, with each area having its own mini-saga of warring locals and power struggles to complete to get them on side. There's a whole menu of evil Templar agents to hunt down, a la Assassin's Creed Origins and Odyssey. There are themed gear sets to collect and upgrade. There are side missions a-plenty, ranging from stealing clothes from nudists, to tripping on mushrooms, to collecting Roman artefacts. And stealthy assassinations are back, too. Valhalla is daunting and messy, but it's also a pick 'n' mix of all the best bits from the series. With cool Viking haircuts thrown in.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla shows off its detailed PC settings menushttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-pc-settings-menu-revealLauren MortonFri, 06 Nov 2020 19:02:25 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-pc-settings-menu-revealUbisoftUbisoft MontrealAssassin's Creed: ValhallaAction Adventure

No need to spend an hour in character creation before you start playing Viking 'em up Assassin's Creed Valhalla since you'll be lacing up the boots of Eivor either way. What will you fiddle with before going a'raiding instead? A whole hunk of PC graphical and accessibility settings, of course. Ubisoft have run through all the options PC players can muck around with in a new video.

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Eivor sounds like he's selling expensive athleisure in this Assassin's Creed Valhalla trailerhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/eivor-sounds-like-hes-selling-expensive-athleisure-in-this-assassins-creed-valhalla-trailerLauren MortonFri, 30 Oct 2020 16:33:59 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/eivor-sounds-like-hes-selling-expensive-athleisure-in-this-assassins-creed-valhalla-trailerUbisoftAssassin's Creed: ValhallaAction Adventure

Ah yes, here's the face of Eivor. You know him for being the muscly, bearded bloke in Ubisoft's upcoming Vikings game Assassin's Creed Valhalla. No surprise such a famous fella would be getting deals to appear in commercials for—sorry, wait, he's still repping his own game that's not out yet? I dunno, are you absolutely sure he's not selling performance-enhancing basketball shorts or something? Oh alright, I suppose he is still drumming up views for Valhalla until it launches in November.

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Ubisoft subscription service coming to Stadia and Amazon Lunahttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/ubisoft-subscription-service-coming-to-stadia-and-amazon-lunaImogen BeckhellingWed, 28 Oct 2020 12:04:36 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/ubisoft-subscription-service-coming-to-stadia-and-amazon-lunaAssassin's Creed: ValhallaImmortals Fenyx RisingUbisoftAmazon LunaStadiaVRUplayCloud gamingWatch Dogs LegionBlockbuster

Everyone just wants to be involved with cloud gaming at the moment, don't they? Ubisoft have announced they're rebranding their UPlay+ subscription service to Ubisoft+, and they're whacking it on Amazon Luna on November 10th, then Google Stadia later in the year.

For PC folks the service isn't changing much from what you might've been used to with UPlay+. It costs £13/$15, you'll have access to a library of loads of Ubi games, and be able to play upcoming new stuff like Watch Dogs: Legion, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and Immortals Fenyx Rising.

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Netflix is doing an Assassin's Creed TV show, and it should be a direct sequel to the moviehttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/netflix-is-doing-an-assassins-creed-tv-show-and-it-should-be-a-direct-sequel-to-the-movieAlice BellTue, 27 Oct 2020 16:27:21 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/netflix-is-doing-an-assassins-creed-tv-show-and-it-should-be-a-direct-sequel-to-the-movieAssassin's CreedAssassin's Creed: ValhallaNetflixUbisoftBlockbuster

I'm dead serious, on both counts. Netflix's NX Twitter account just Twote out a little teaser for a live action Assassin's Creed Netflix Original Series. Right now there's no date, no hint at the setting, and no actors attached. It is a few bars of that musical sting we all love, and the AssCreed logo with an N in it.

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