Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft Entertainment
Assassin's Creed Valhalla is Ubisoft Montreal's 2020 open-world action RPG, set in the 9th century during the Viking invasions of England. You play as Eivor, a Viking raider who leads their clan from Norway to England in search of a new home. The game lets you choose whether to play Eivor as male or female.
Cafe guide
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Valhalla is a huge game.
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You explore England's kingdoms, raid monasteries with your crew, build and upgrade your settlement, form alliances and fight in large battles. Combat is brutal and focused on axes, swords and shields, with dual-wielding options. There are also side activities like flyting (rap battles), drinking games and the dice game Orlog.
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The game connects to the series' wider story with the Hidden Ones, featuring Basim, who later stars in Assassin's Creed Mirage.
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Expansions include Wrath of the Druids, The Siege of Paris and Dawn of Ragnarök.
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Why book it at a cafe
Valhalla is a single-player game, and it is very long.
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A cafe session is a good way to try it or play through a few raids.
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Hardware
PS5 or PC.
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A big screen and good sound show off the world. Rated M.
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First-session advice
Use Odin's Sight to find enemies and loot.
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Raid monasteries for resources to upgrade your settlement. Try different weapons until one fits. Upgrade your gear at the blacksmith. Do side activities like Orlog for extra fun.
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Session length
The main story takes about 60 hours.
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A two-hour session covers the opening in Norway.
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Best for
Viking fans, players who love big open worlds, and anyone who enjoys RPGs.
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