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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Assassin's Creed Valhalla cover.png | |cover = Assassin's Creed Valhalla cover.png | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|AnvilNext}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|2020 | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 10, 2020}} |
|reception = | |reception = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic||}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|assassins-creed-valhalla|85}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic||}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|9439/assassins-creed-valhalla|84}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB||}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|assassins-creed-valhalla|85}} |
− | |taxonomy = | + | |taxonomy = |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series|Assassin's Creed}} | + | |taxonomy = |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | DLC}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Boost, Cosmetic, Currency, Free-to-grind, Unlock}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, RPG}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Naval/watercraft}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Europe, Historical}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Assassin's Creed}} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
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|official site= https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/assassins-creed/valhalla | |official site= https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/assassins-creed/valhalla | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
+ | |hltb = 77729 | ||
|igdb = assassins-creed-valhalla | |igdb = assassins-creed-valhalla | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|mobygames = | |mobygames = | ||
− | |wikipedia = | + | |wikipedia = Assassin's Creed Valhalla |
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | + | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | assassins-creed-valhalla | Ubisoft Connect | Gold Edition and Ultimate Edition also available. | | Windows }} | |
− | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | assassins-creed-valhalla | | + | {{Availability/row| Ubisoft Store | 5e849c6c5cdf9a21c0b4e731 | Ubisoft Connect | {{store link|Ubisoft Store|5e849e115cdf9a21c0b4e735|Gold Edition}}, {{store link|Ubisoft Store|5e84a5065cdf9a21c0b4e737|Ultimate Edition}}, and {{store link|Ubisoft Store|5e84b6f95cdf9a21c0b4e746|Collector's Edition}} also available. Ultimate Edition is also included with {{Store feature|Ubisoft+}}. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | }} |
+ | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Ubisoft Connect||Denuvo||VMProtect}}. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} '''Pre-orders''' include the Way of the Berserker mission. | ||
+ | {{ii}} '''Standard Edition''' contains the base game. | ||
+ | {{ii}} '''Gold Edition''' includes the Season Pass. | ||
+ | {{ii}} '''Ultimate Edition''' includes all Gold Edition content and the Ultimate Pack. | ||
+ | {{ii}} '''Collector's Edition''' includes all Ultimate Edition content with an exclusive steelbook case, soundtrack with selected tracks, male Eivor statuette, female Eivor figurine, three lithographs and a certificate of authenticity. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{DLC| | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Season Pass | Includes two story expansions and an exclusive mission. | Windows}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Wrath of the Druids | Story expansion set in Ireland. Releasing Spring 2021. | Windows}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| The Siege of Paris | Story expansion set in Paris, France. Releasing Summer 2021. | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| The Legend of Beowulf | Exclusive mission included with Season Pass. | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Ultimate Pack | Berserker Gear Pack, Berserker Settlement Pack, Berserker Longship Pack and a set of runes. Included in the Ultimate Edition. | Windows }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Microtransactions=== | ||
+ | {{Microtransactions | ||
+ | |boost = Silver, crafting materials and maps leading to collectables can be purchased using Helix Credits<ref name="mtx">{{Refurl|url=https://www.tweaktown.com/news/76150/full-assassins-creed-valhalla-microtransaction-store-revealed/index.html|title=TweakTown - Full Assassin's Creed Valhalla microtransaction store revealed|date=2020-11-11}}</ref> | ||
+ | |cosmetic = Tattoo sets and skins for ships, settlements, horses and ravens can be purchased using Helix Credits.<ref name="mtx" /> | ||
+ | |currency = '''Helix Credits''' can be purchased in bundles for real money, at a base rate of 100 Helix Credits per 1 US dollar.<ref name="mtx" /> | ||
+ | |free-to-grind = All of the microtransactions under the Utility category can be earned through gameplay. | ||
+ | |unlock = Armor sets and weapons with additional gameplay effects can be purchased using Helix Credits.<ref name="mtx" /> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename the video files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Shadowstealer7|date=2020-11-10}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\videos\</code> | ||
+ | # Rename, move or delete <code>ANVIL_Logo.webm</code>, <code>PC_AMD_Ryzen.webm</code> and <code>UbisoftLogo.webm</code>. | ||
+ | # Go to <code>{{P|game}}\videos\en</code>, or the folder that corresponds to the currently set text language in game. | ||
+ | # Rename, move or delete <code>Epilepsy.webm</code>, <code>PC_WarningSaving.webm</code> and <code>warning_disclaimer.webm</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\Assassin's Creed Valhalla\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|ubisoftconnect}}\savegames\{{p|uid}}\13504\}} |
}} | }} | ||
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|steam cloud = | |steam cloud = | ||
|steam cloud notes = | |steam cloud notes = | ||
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = true |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = Synced saves are accessible on all platforms.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.ubisoft.com/en-US/faqs/59099/813887202-Cross-progression-in-Assassin-s-Creed-Valhalla/|title=Ubisoft Support - Cross-platform progression in Assassin's Creed Valhalla|date=2020-11-10}}</ref> |
|xbox cloud = | |xbox cloud = | ||
|xbox cloud notes = | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Image|AssassinsCreedValhalla_ScreenSettings.png|Screen settings}} |
+ | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = true |
− | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = <ref name="specs">{{Refurl|url=https://news.ubisoft.com/en-us/article/4W08O9de72cVDMNIXJaM4l/assassins-creed-valhalla-pc-specs-revealed|title=Ubisoft - Assassin’s Creed Valhalla PC Specs Revealed|date=2020-10-14}}</ref> |
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Gameplay is {{Term|Hor+}}.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Shadowstealer7|date=2020-11-11|comment=Tested at 21:9 resolution of 2560x1080 and compared to 1920x1080.}}</ref> Cutscenes are {{term|pillarboxed}}.<br>See the [https://old.reddit.com/r/widescreengamingforum/comments/jqxq8c/assassins_creed_valhalla_219_cutscene_fix_no/ related WSGF post] for a workaround. |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = true |
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = Ranges from 85-115% of the default FOV value. |
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = true |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = true |
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = [[TAA]] (Low/Medium/High). Up to 2X [[SSAA]] through "Resolution Scale" option. |
− | |vsync = | + | |vsync = true |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = Adaptive V-Sync also available |
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = No framerate limit.<ref name="specs" /> Can be capped from 30-90 FPS in increments of 5. |
|hdr = true | |hdr = true | ||
− | |hdr notes = | + | |hdr notes = Maximum luminance and exposure can be changed individually. |
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = true |
− | |color blind notes = | + | |color blind notes = Settings for protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia color blindness. |
}} | }} | ||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | AssassinsCreedValhalla_ImageCalibration.png|Image calibration | ||
+ | AssassinsCreedValhalla_GraphicsSettings.png|Graphics settings | ||
+ | AssassinsCreedValhalla_GameplaySettings.png|Gameplay settings{{note|Exploration, combat difficulty and stealth difficulty settings are not visible from the main menu.}} | ||
+ | AssassinsCreedValhalla_InterfaceSettings.png|Interface settings | ||
+ | AssassinsCreedValhalla_16x9.png|Default FOV at 16:9 | ||
+ | AssassinsCreedValhalla_21x9.png|Default FOV at 21:9 | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Image|AssassinsCreedValhalla_ControlsSettings.png|Control settings}} |
− | |key remap = | + | {{Input |
+ | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = true |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = true |
− | |mouse sensitivity notes = | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = Separate sensitivity option for aiming is also present. |
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = true |
− | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | + | |invert mouse y-axis notes = Option to invert X-axis also present.<br>Raven flight Y-axis inversion is set by the "Raven Vertical Control" option. |
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
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|full controller = true | |full controller = true | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
− | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = true |
− | |controller remap notes = | + | |controller remap notes = An option to swap the analog sticks is also present. |
− | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = true |
− | |controller sensitivity notes= | + | |controller sensitivity notes= Separate sensitivity options for X-axis and Y-axis. |
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = true |
− | |invert controller y-axis notes= | + | |invert controller y-axis notes= Option to invert X-axis is also present, alongside inversion options for aiming.<br>Raven flight Y-axis inversion is set by the "Raven Vertical Control" option. |
|xinput controllers = true | |xinput controllers = true | ||
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
− | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
|impulse triggers = unknown | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
− | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = true |
|dualshock 4 notes = | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
− | |dualshock prompts = | + | |dualshock prompts = true |
|dualshock prompts notes = | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
− | |light bar support = | + | |light bar support = false |
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
− | |dualshock 4 modes = | + | |dualshock 4 modes = Wired |
− | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | + | |dualshock 4 modes notes = V2 tested. |
|tracked motion controllers= unknown | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
|tracked motion controllers notes = | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
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|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
− | |controller hotplug = | + | |controller hotplug = true |
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
− | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = true |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = true |
− | |simultaneous input notes = | + | |simultaneous input notes = Requires input mode to be set to Hybrid. |
|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
|steam input api notes = | |steam input api notes = | ||
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|steam cursor detection notes = | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | AssassinsCreedValhalla_RebindingKBM.png|Key rebinding | ||
+ | AssassinsCreedValhalla_RebindingXbox.png|Rebinding for an<br>[[Controller:Xbox One Controller|Xbox One controller]] | ||
+ | AssassinsCreedValhalla_RebindingDS4.png|Rebinding for a [[Controller:DualShock 4|DualShock 4 controller]] | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Image|AssassinsCreedValhalla_SoundSettings.png|Sound settings}} |
− | |separate volume = | + | {{Audio |
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume = true |
− | |surround sound = | + | |separate volume notes = Master, Music and Sound FX.<br>A toggle for dialogue boost is also present. |
+ | |surround sound = true | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = limited |
− | |closed captions notes = | + | |closed captions notes = Closed captions are only present in gameplay. |
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = limited |
− | |mute on focus lost notes = | + | |mute on focus lost notes = Only when game is running in fullscreen. |
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Traditional Chinese | |language = Traditional Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Dutch | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Polish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Portuguese - Brazil |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Russian |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = Spanish - | + | |language = Spanish - Spain |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Spanish - Latin America |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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|ref = | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==VR support== | ||
+ | {{VR support | ||
+ | |gg3d name = | ||
+ | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |native 3d = | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
+ | |iz3d = | ||
+ | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vr only = | ||
+ | |htc vive = | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = | ||
+ | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = true | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = Supports: Aim at Gaze, Dynamic Light, Extended View - Eye & Head Tracking, Interaction at Gaze, Lock Target at Gaze, Sun Effects. | ||
+ | |play area seated = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | AssassinsCreedValhalla_3rdPartySettings.png|Tobii Eye Tracking and MSI Mystic Light settings | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Cannot select gender in introduction=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable "Hold Alternative" under the Interface settings|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/assassinscreed/comments/jqypu6/cannot_select_gender_on_pc/gbq0m9l/|title=/r/AssassinsCreed Subreddit - Cannot select gender on pc|date=2020-11-10}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Shadowstealer7|date=2020-11-10}}</ref>|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 12 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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===Middleware=== | ===Middleware=== | ||
{{Middleware | {{Middleware | ||
− | |physics = | + | |physics = Havok, SpeedTree |
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = Wwise, CMU Flite |
|audio notes = | |audio notes = | ||
|interface = | |interface = | ||
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|input = | |input = | ||
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
− | |cutscenes = | + | |cutscenes = WebM |
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
|multiplayer = | |multiplayer = | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 10 |
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Core i5-4460 3.2 GHz |
− | |minRAM = | + | |minCPU2 = AMD Ryzen 3 1200 3.1 GHz |
− | |minHD = | + | |minRAM = 8 GB (Dual-channel) |
− | |minGPU = | + | |minHD = 50 GB (HDD) |
+ | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 | ||
+ | |minGPU2 = AMD Radeon R9 380 | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 4 GB | ||
+ | |minDX = 12 | ||
|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
− | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = Intel Core i7-4790 3.6 GHz |
+ | |recCPU2 = AMD Ryzen 5 1600 3.2 GHz | ||
|recRAM = | |recRAM = | ||
− | |recHD = | + | |recHD = 50 GB (SSD) |
− | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 |
− | |notes = | + | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon RX 570 |
+ | |recVRAM = 6/8 GB | ||
+ | |notes = {{ii}} Requirements listed are for 1080p resolutions running at 30 FPS. Additional requirements for Ultra graphics settings, 60 FPS, 2K, and 4K resolutions are listed on the [https://news.ubisoft.com/en-us/article/4W08O9de72cVDMNIXJaM4l/assassins-creed-valhalla-pc-specs-revealed Ubisoft website]. | ||
+ | {{ii}} A 64-bit operating system is required. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 07:27, 11 November 2020
Developers | |
---|---|
Ubisoft Montreal | |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Engines | |
AnvilNext | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 10, 2020 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 85 |
OpenCritic | 84 |
IGDB | 85 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | DLC |
Microtransactions | Boost, Cosmetic, Currency, Free-to-grind, Unlock |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, RPG |
Vehicles | Naval/watercraft |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Europe, Historical |
Series | Assassin's Creed |
Assassin's Creed Valhalla is a singleplayer third-person action and RPG game in the Assassin's Creed series.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Epic Games Store | Gold Edition and Ultimate Edition also available. | |||
Ubisoft Store | Gold Edition, Ultimate Edition, and Collector's Edition also available. Ultimate Edition is also included with Ubisoft+. |
- All versions require Ubisoft Connect, Denuvo Anti-Tamper, and VMProtect DRM.
Version differences
- Pre-orders include the Way of the Berserker mission.
- Standard Edition contains the base game.
- Gold Edition includes the Season Pass.
- Ultimate Edition includes all Gold Edition content and the Ultimate Pack.
- Collector's Edition includes all Ultimate Edition content with an exclusive steelbook case, soundtrack with selected tracks, male Eivor statuette, female Eivor figurine, three lithographs and a certificate of authenticity.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Season Pass | Includes two story expansions and an exclusive mission. | |
Wrath of the Druids | Story expansion set in Ireland. Releasing Spring 2021. | |
The Siege of Paris | Story expansion set in Paris, France. Releasing Summer 2021. | |
The Legend of Beowulf | Exclusive mission included with Season Pass. | |
Ultimate Pack | Berserker Gear Pack, Berserker Settlement Pack, Berserker Longship Pack and a set of runes. Included in the Ultimate Edition. |
Microtransactions
Type | Notes |
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Boost | Silver, crafting materials and maps leading to collectables can be purchased using Helix Credits[1] |
Cosmetic | Tattoo sets and skins for ships, settlements, horses and ravens can be purchased using Helix Credits.[1] |
Currency | Helix Credits can be purchased in bundles for real money, at a base rate of 100 Helix Credits per 1 US dollar.[1] |
Free-to-grind | All of the microtransactions under the Utility category can be earned through gameplay. |
Unlock | Armor sets and weapons with additional gameplay effects can be purchased using Helix Credits.[1] |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Delete or rename the video files[2] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Assassin's Creed Valhalla\ |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <Ubisoft-Connect-folder>\savegames\<user-id>\13504\ |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Epic Games Launcher | ||
Ubisoft Connect | Synced saves are accessible on all platforms.[3] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | [4] | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Gameplay is Hor+.[5] Cutscenes are pillarboxed. See the related WSGF post for a workaround. |
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4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Ranges from 85-115% of the default FOV value. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | TAA (Low/Medium/High). Up to 2X SSAA through "Resolution Scale" option. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Adaptive V-Sync also available | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | No framerate limit.[4] Can be capped from 30-90 FPS in increments of 5. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | Maximum luminance and exposure can be changed individually. | ||
Color blind mode | Settings for protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia color blindness. |
Gameplay settings[Note 1]
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | Separate sensitivity option for aiming is also present. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | Option to invert X-axis also present. Raven flight Y-axis inversion is set by the "Raven Vertical Control" option. |
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Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | An option to swap the analog sticks is also present. | |
Controller sensitivity | Separate sensitivity options for X-axis and Y-axis. | |
Controller Y-axis inversion | Option to invert X-axis is also present, alongside inversion options for aiming. Raven flight Y-axis inversion is set by the "Raven Vertical Control" option. |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | ||
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PlayStation button prompts | ||
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes | Wired V2 tested. |
Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M | Requires input mode to be set to Hybrid. |
Rebinding for an
Xbox One controllerRebinding for a DualShock 4 controller
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Master, Music and Sound FX. A toggle for dialogue boost is also present. |
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Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | Closed captions are only present in gameplay. | |
Mute on focus lost | Only when game is running in fullscreen. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Arabic | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Dutch | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Latin American Spanish |
VR support
Devices | State | Notes | |
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Tobii Eye Tracking | Supports: Aim at Gaze, Dynamic Light, Extended View - Eye & Head Tracking, Interaction at Gaze, Lock Target at Gaze, Sun Effects. |
Issues fixed
Cannot select gender in introduction
Disable "Hold Alternative" under the Interface settings[6][7] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 12 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok, SpeedTree | |
Audio | Wwise, CMU Flite | |
Cutscenes | WebM |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-4460 3.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 1200 3.1 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790 3.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 1600 3.2 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 8 GB (Dual-channel) | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 50 GB (HDD) | 50 GB (SSD) |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 AMD Radeon R9 380 4 GB of VRAM DirectX 12 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 AMD Radeon RX 570 6/8 GB of VRAM |
- Requirements listed are for 1080p resolutions running at 30 FPS. Additional requirements for Ultra graphics settings, 60 FPS, 2K, and 4K resolutions are listed on the Ubisoft website.
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ Exploration, combat difficulty and stealth difficulty settings are not visible from the main menu.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 TweakTown - Full Assassin's Creed Valhalla microtransaction store revealed - last accessed on 2020-11-11
- ↑ Verified by User:Shadowstealer7 on 2020-11-10
- ↑ Ubisoft Support - Cross-platform progression in Assassin's Creed Valhalla - last accessed on 2020-11-10
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Ubisoft - Assassin’s Creed Valhalla PC Specs Revealed - last accessed on 2020-10-14
- ↑ Verified by User:Shadowstealer7 on 2020-11-11
- Tested at 21:9 resolution of 2560x1080 and compared to 1920x1080.
- ↑ /r/AssassinsCreed Subreddit - Cannot select gender on pc - last accessed on 2020-11-10
- ↑ Verified by User:Shadowstealer7 on 2020-11-10