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Wednesday10th Jan 2024
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Launches With 'English' Language Issue On PC Game Pass
"Am I missing something?"
Yesterday's arrival of Assassin's Creed Valhalla on Xbox Game Pass has gone down a treat so far, but sadly the PC Game Pass version has been suffering with a major issue in which "English" can't be selected as a language option. We're seeing countless reports about this from the Game Pass community, explaining that when...
Tuesday9th Jan 2024
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (January 9)
Including the mighty Assassin's Creed Valhalla!
January's Xbox Game Pass lineup for 2024 continues to grow today with two new additions to the service. We've got Ubisoft's 2020 RPG Assassin's Creed Valhalla, alongside the gorgeous indie adventure Figment; from Bedtime Digital. Here's a quick look at both of today's new Xbox Game Pass titles:
Wednesday13th Sep 2023
News Xbox Owners Are Getting Incredible 'Just For You' Deals This Week, Up To 97% Off
Unbelievable discounts for some amazing games!
The special Xbox "Just For You" discounts are back again this week, and it seems they're exclusive to Ubisoft games! Xbox fans have been taking to social media to share some of the deals they've been spotting over the past 24 hours. It seems the most common deals are for Assassin's Creed Origins,...
Wednesday9th Aug 2023
News Five Assassin's Creed Games Will Be Free-To-Play On Xbox This Weekend
Lots of assassinating to be doing!
Ubisoft has announced its own selection of free-to-play games this weekend - all from its premiere Assassin's Creed franchise. We're also expecting our usual set of Free Play Days titles in addition to these, so there's going to be lots to try out for free on Xbox this weekend! The five AC games in question are...
Monday22nd May 2023
News Xbox Is Hosting A Massive Assassin's Creed Franchise Sale Right Now
Including deep discounts on Valhalla content
Tuesday is typically the day for Xbox digital deal roundups, but we appear to have some new discounts that have gone live over the last few days - namely a pretty huge Assassin's Creed franchise sale. The majority of Ubisoft's AC games are now discounted on Xbox, including lots of Assassin's Creed...
Monday20th Feb 2023
News Here Are The Patch Notes For The Final Assassin's Creed Valhalla Update On Xbox
Arriving this Tuesday
It's been an amazing few years for Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and it all finally comes to an end this Tuesday, February 21st, as the game is getting its final ever update on Xbox (and other platforms) in the form of Patch 1.7.0. There's nothing major here as we're just looking at bug fixes for the most part, although keep in...
Thursday15th Dec 2022
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (December 15-18)
For Odin
Xbox has unveiled its latest set of Free Play Days titles for the coming weekend, and we've got a pretty fantastic selection across Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S! Ubisoft's mammoth open world RPG Assassin's Creed Valhalla is here, alongside 2K's latest WWE title and Dragon Ball: The Breakers. Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Sunday20th Nov 2022
News Ubisoft Won't Add 'Highly Requested' New Game+ To Assassin's Creed Valhalla
"We understand this news will come as a disappointment"
Ubisoft yesterday shared some news with Assassin's Creed Valhalla players - announcing the game would be wrapping up its post-launch support on December 6th, 2022. Perhaps the most difficult part of this announcement was Ubisoft's update on the "highly requested" New Game+ feature. In short,...
Saturday10th Sep 2022
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla's Final Chapter Is Heading To Xbox Soon
The end of an era
After two packed years of content for Assassin's Creed Valhalla, the game is finally preparing to say goodbye with its "Last Chapter" DLC, which will arrive free for all players on Xbox at some point within the next few months. Details are limited right now, but you can check out the new trailer above - in which Eivor proclaims...
Thursday24th Feb 2022
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (February 24-27)
Included with Xbox Live Gold & Game Pass Ultimate
It's time for another batch of Free Play Days titles! More games are available to play for free this weekend for Xbox Live Gold members, and they're ready to download right now. So, what's included in the batch this week? The big highlight without a doubt is Assassin's Creed Valhalla, which was...
Monday13th Dec 2021
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Dawn Of Ragnarök Brings Its 'Epic Journey' To Xbox In March 2022
"The most ambitious expansion in franchise history"
It was rumoured earlier this month, and now it's been confirmed — Assassin's Creed Valhalla is getting "the most ambitious expansion in franchise history" on March 10th, 2022 in the form of Dawn of Ragnarök. In the expansion, you'll "become the Norse god Odin as you embark on an epic journey...
Tuesday7th Dec 2021
Rumour Assassin's Creed Valhalla Getting '40-Hour, God Of War-Style' Expansion In 2022
"Whatever that means"
As if Assassin's Creed Valhalla wasn't big enough, there's a new rumour doing the rounds from reliable reporter Tom Henderson that it will be introducing a 'God of War-style' expansion in March 2022, featuring 40 hours of gameplay. Better yet, we're apparently getting some content even sooner than that too, with smaller DLC...
Tuesday7th Sep 2021
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Patch 1.31 Is Now Live On Xbox, Here's Everything Included
It's a big one
As mentioned earlier this week, Assassin's Creed Valhalla is getting a new Nightmare difficulty mode, alongside an array of other features. Well, the time has arrived, as Ubisoft has released Patch 1.31 for all players. Xbox One players will find a file size of 26.23 GB, whilst Xbox Series X|S owners will have a weightier download at...
Monday6th Sep 2021
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Is Getting A Nightmare Difficulty Mode This Week
Along with other new features
We're closing in on Assassin's Creed Valhalla's first year and the game is still receiving an abundance of updates. A large amount has been a variety of bug fixes, but amongst the array of patches, various quality of life improvements have surfaced in the game. The latest is scheduled to arrive on September 7 and will...
Wednesday11th Aug 2021
PSA Assassin's Creed Valhalla: The Siege Of Paris Is Available Now With The Season Pass
With a standalone release arriving on August 12
Assassin's Creed: Valhalla's next huge expansion was originally scheduled for Xbox tomorrow, and if you've already sunk hundreds of hours into the game like us, you'll no doubt be eagerly anticipating the next adventure. The Siege of Paris technically launches standalone on August 12, but if you own...
Monday2nd Aug 2021
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla's Director Is Helming The Dead Space Remake
Let's hope Issac isn't diving off of any towers
With the excitement of a Dead Space remake on the way settling down, it's time to look deeper into who's working on the project. Confirmation via a LinkedIn profile has confirmed the former game director for Assassin's Creed Valhalla will now be helming the highly anticipated remake. As spotted by
Monday26th Jul 2021
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Gets A New 23GB Update This Week, Here's What's Included
We also have a date for The Siege of Paris!
The latest update arrives tomorrow for Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and it's a big one, clocking in at 23.79GB on Xbox Series X and Series S, and 17.2GB on Xbox One. But what's included? A lot, actually! Firstly, we've got confirmation that the second expansion, The Siege of Paris, will be dropping on...
Thursday24th Jun 2021
Random Assassin's Creed Valhalla Is Being Used To Promote Tourism In Ireland
The real life version looks a lot less violent
Well, this is pretty unique. Discover Ireland has released a promotional video to encourage tourism, and to do so they're using Assassin's Creed Valhalla as a template. The recently released Wrath of the Druids takes the adventure to Ireland and brings with it some gorgeous vistas to feast your eyes...
Tuesday15th Jun 2021
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla's Latest Update Introduces A Brand-New Game Mode
Along with the usual bug fixes
Following on from the news that Ubisoft has big plans for Assassin's Creed Valhalla going forward, a new update has dropped which introduces a bunch of things, including a new game mode. Title Update 1.2.2 brings in the Mastery Challenge Game Mode - a set of trials which seek to test your stealth, ranged abilities,...
Sunday13th Jun 2021
News Ubisoft Unveils Huge Long Term Plans For Assassin's Creed Valhalla
New expansions, content, and more
The post-launch content for Assassin's Creed Valhalla has already been undeniably strong. We've had a ton of free content, as well as a fully fledged expansion in the form of Wrath of the Druids. As Ubisoft deviates from the traditional one-per-year strategy for the series, there are some huge plans coming for the...
Tuesday8th Jun 2021
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Will Show New Content At E3, While The Division 2 Won't
Setting those expectations
Following on from the confirmation that Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake won't be at E3 2021, Ubisoft has since revealed the fates for two more of its properties. Assassin's Creed Valhalla has been confirmed to be part of the Ubisoft Forward presentation on June 12, taking the opportunity to look forward as to...
Thursday3rd Jun 2021
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla's Latest Patch Fixes Glitched 'Wrath Of The Druids' Quest
Along with adding more Avenge quests
It feels like Assassin's Creed Valhalla is constantly getting updates since its release in November, and now another small hotfix has been deployed to rectify a glitched quest in the new Wrath of the Druids expansion. An issue has arisen for many players, which has resulted in them being unable to the Puca...
Tuesday27th Apr 2021
News Another Substantial Assassin's Creed Valhalla Patch Has Dropped
New skills, bug fixes, and more
Assassin's Creed Valhalla is no stranger to patches, and this next one is another doozy. It's packed with new skills, quest fixes, and the ability turn the cinematic finisher moves on or off. Title update 1.21.1 weighs in at 16GB on Xbox Series X|S and 12.8GB on Xbox One. The biggest inclusion is the three new...
Wednesday14th Apr 2021
News Bad News, Assassin's Creed Valhalla's First Expansion Has Been Delayed
Seems travel restrictions have hit Valhalla, too
If you were gearing up to play Assassin's Creed Valhalla's first expansion on April 30, you're going to have to wait a little longer, as it will now release two weeks later on May 13. Wrath of the Druids is set to see the story take a short trip overseas to Ireland. With a new plot, missions, and...
Thursday18th Mar 2021
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla's First Expansion Sets Sail Next Month, Ostara Festival Now Live
Ireland, here we come!
Along with the new update this week, which has delivered the Ostara Festival to Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Ubisoft has also announced the first expansion, Wrath of the Druids, will be launching on April 29. Available as part of the Season Pass or separately, the new expansion has players setting sail for Ireland
Wednesday17th Mar 2021
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla's Free 'Godly' DLC Is A Nostalgic Throwback
Back to the old days
Along with a new update for Assassin's Creed Valhalla this week, Ubisoft has also released a free DLC pack which includes, among other things, Altaïr's outfit from the original Assassin's Creed game. To go with the cosmetic item, players can also grab Yule Festival rewards and 300 opals. All of this is part of the Godly Reward...
Monday15th Mar 2021
News Another Huge Assassin's Creed Valhalla Patch Is Arriving Tomorrow, With New Content And Fixes
Weighing in with a hefty download
Assassin's Creed Valhalla is set to receive another substantial update tomorrow, bringing the game up to Version 1.2.0. Along with a bunch of bug fixes, a wealth of new skills, camera options, and a brand new timed festival will be welcoming players once the patch is downloaded. It's clocking in at 17.97GB on Xbox...
Tuesday16th Feb 2021
News Ubisoft Releasing Huge Update For Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Here's What's Included
Xbox Series X|S patch is the biggest of all
Ubisoft has released quite a lot of updates for Assassin's Creed Valhalla since it was launched last November, and later today sees the arrival of Version 1.1.2. The Xbox Series X|S version of this update is the biggest of the lot, coming in at approximately 19.53 GB. The Xbox version will require 15.27...
Wednesday10th Feb 2021
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Fronts Ubisoft's Strongest Quarter In History
"Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is the biggest launch ever for the franchise"
We all knew people were loving Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and it seems to have been a heavy hitter for Ubisoft, as the company has reported Assassin's Creed Valhalla as "the biggest launch ever for the franchise". As mentioned during Ubisoft's Q3 earnings call (thanks, Video...
Monday21st Dec 2020
News UK Boxed Charts: Assassin's Creed Valhalla Beats Cyberpunk 2077 To Christmas No. 1
CD Projekt Red's RPG drops to third
The Christmas No. 1 has officially been crowned in the UK boxed charts, and that honour goes to Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Valhalla, which was the top selling physical game in the region over the past week. According to GamesIndustry.biz, the game enjoyed a 66% increase in sales due to recent discounts, while CD...
