Game company Ubisoft just announced that upcoming video game Assassin’s Creed Valhalla release date has now been moved.
After the official reveal of the next-gen consoles Xbox Series S and X, Ubisoft chimed in with their own announcement for their game. Valhalla’s official release date has been moved up and is now officially Nov. 10. This makes it a launch title for the next-gen consoles as it launches together with it.
Aside from the Xbox Series X and S, it will also launch on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 (when it gets announced), Epic Games Store, and Ubisoft Store on Windows PC, as well as on UPLAY+ and Google Stadia.
Ubisoft offers players an opportunity to enter the next generation gaming experience with this iconic franchise. Ubisoft unleashes the depth of its open worlds with the leverage of the new consoles’ cutting-edge features and power.
“We are excited to announce that players will be able to discover Assassin’s Creed Valhalla sooner than expected! We cannot wait to see the world we’ve been creating over the past three years coming to life on all platforms, including on the next generation of consoles with the Xbox Series X/S on 10th November.” said Julien Laferrière, Producer on Assassin’s Creed Valhalla.
With the Xbox Series X | S, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla will take full advantage of the enhanced graphics, giving players the opportunity to experience the open world of Norway and England down to the very last detail. On Xbox Series X, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla will run at 60 FPS in full 4K resolution.
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla will take advantage of the consoles power by offering higher resolution textures and improved shadow quality to players together with clutter density. It will also take advantage of the Directo Storage, which will benefit from faster loading times and a smoother world transversal experience.
The game will also take advantage of the Smart Delivery technology, which allows players to buy the game once and play it on either Xbox One or Xbox Series S/X on Nov. 10. Cross-save functionality between Xbox One and Xbox Series S/XX will be supported in this game so players can keep progression from one platform to another.
With development led by Ubisoft Montreal, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla follows the epic saga of Eivor, a fierce Viking raider raised on tales of battle and glory. Offering a captivating Viking experience, the game brings players to a beautiful and mysterious open world set against the brutal backdrop of England’s Dark Ages. Players can take advantage of new features including raids, growing their settlements, and building their power in a quest to earn a place among the gods in Valhalla. The Gold, Ultimate, and Collector’s Editions of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla as well as the Ubicollectibles® products are available for pre-orders. Fans who pre-order Assassin’s Creed Valhalla will receive The Way of the Berserker bonus mission at launch, in which players will join a legendary Norse Berserker on his quest for revenge.
Source: Press Release