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Assassin's Creed Valhalla

Assassin's Creed Valhalla is a 2020 action role-playing video game developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Assassin's Creed Valhalla is a 2020 action role-playing video game developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft. It is the twelfth main installment in the Assassin's Creed series and follows the Viking warrior Eivor during the Norse expansion into the British Isles in the 9th century. The game is a major Canadian-developed entertainment product, created by Ubisoft's Montreal studio.

Gameplay

Assassin's Creed Valhalla is an open-world action role-playing game built around exploration, combat, and narrative quests. Its structure includes main story arcs and optional side content known as World Events.

Setting and story

The game is set primarily in 872–878 AD during the Viking expansion into England. The story follows Eivor and includes a present-day storyline featuring Assassin researcher Layla Hassan.

Release

Assassin's Creed Valhalla launched on 10 November 2020 for most platforms, with a PlayStation 5 release on 12 November 2020. Reported platforms include Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Stadia, and Amazon Luna.

Series context

The game is the successor to Assassin's Creed Odyssey and forms part of the long-running Assassin's Creed franchise. It continues the series' blend of historical fiction and science-fiction framing elements.

Key facts

  • The game is the twelfth main entry in the Assassin's Creed franchise.
  • Its historical setting centres on Viking expansion into the British Isles in the late 9th century.
  • Players control Eivor, a Viking raider from Norway who leads a settlement and takes part in the invasion of England.
  • The game includes a modern-day framing story involving Layla Hassan reliving Eivor's memories.
  • It was released in November 2020 for multiple consoles and PC, with the PlayStation 5 version arriving two days later than most versions.
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Canadian context

Ubisoft Montreal, the game’s developer, is based in Montreal, Quebec, making Assassin's Creed Valhalla a major Canadian-developed entertainment product.[1][13]

Frequently asked questions

What type of game is Assassin's Creed Valhalla?
It is an action role-playing video game with open-world and quest-driven structure.
Who developed Assassin's Creed Valhalla?
Ubisoft Montreal developed the game, and Ubisoft published it.
When was Assassin's Creed Valhalla released?
It was released on 10 November 2020 on most platforms and on 12 November 2020 for PlayStation 5.
Who is the main character?
The player controls Eivor, a Viking warrior from Norway.
What is the game set during?
It is set mainly during the Viking-era expansion into England in the late 9th century.
Is there a modern-day storyline?
Yes. The game includes a present-day framing story featuring Layla Hassan.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassin's_Creed_Valhalla
    Supports: Developer, publisher, series position, setting, framing story, gameplay structure
  2. Assassin's Creed Wiki — https://assassinscreed.fandom.com/wiki/Assassin's_Creed:_Valhalla
    Supports: Main character Eivor and series context
  3. Wikipedia (Canada) — https://ca.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassin's_Creed_Valhalla
    Supports: Developer, release date, platforms, setting, historical context
  4. IGN — https://www.ign.com/wikis/assassins-creed-valhalla
    Supports: Reveal date and setting in 9th-century Europe
  5. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassin's_Creed
    Supports: Modern-day story arc context and release timing