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Assassin Creed Valhalla vs Far Cry 5
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Release Date | |
Nov 10, 2020 | Mar 27, 2018 |
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Ubisoft Montreal (Lead), Ubisoft Sofia, Ubisoft Singapore, Ubisoft Montpellier, Ubisoft Kyiv, Ubisoft Chengdu, Ubisoft Bordeaux, Ubisoft Philippines, Ubisoft Quebec, Ubisoft Reflections, Sperasoft | Ubisoft Montreal, Ubisoft Toronto, Ubisoft Kyiv, Ubisoft Shanghai, Ubisoft Reflections |
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Ubisoft | Ubisoft |
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Action RPG, Open World, Historical Fiction, Stealth, Third-Person | Action-Adventure, Open World, First-Person Shooter |
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AnvilNext 2.0 | Dunia Engine (Modified CryEngine) |
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Mature 17+ | Mature 17+ |
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4.1 / 5.0 | 4.0 / 5.0 |
Current Price (USD) | |
$59.99 | $59.99 |
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N/A | Players earn Perk Points by completing challenges, finding Perk Magazines, and completing Prepper Stashes. These points are spent on various Perks categorized into Survivalist, Renegade, Assassin, Prepper, and Leader, enhancing abilities like health, weapon handling, stealth, crafting, and companion effectiveness. |
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World & Level Design | |
The game features a vast open world encompassing large swathes of England (Mercia, East Anglia, Wessex, Northumbria, etc.) and parts of Norway. Additionally, players can visit mythical realms like Asgard and Jotunheim through vision quests. DLCs added Ireland ('Wrath of the Druids') and Francia ('The Siege of Paris'). The total landmass is significant, with diverse biomes including rolling hills, dense forests, marshlands, snowy mountains, and fortified cities like Lunden (London), Jorvik (York), and Wincestre (Winchester). Map size estimations for England alone are often cited as over 120-140 sq km, with other regions adding substantial area. |
Hope County is divided into three main regions, each controlled by one of Joseph Seed's Heralds: Holland Valley (John Seed), Whiterock Mountains (Jacob Seed), and Henbane River (Faith Seed). Each region has its own distinct biome and feel. |
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Multiplayer Details | |
Assassin's Creed Valhalla is primarily a single-player experience. It does not feature traditional cooperative or competitive multiplayer modes. Some online elements exist, such as sharing photos, avenging fallen players (community Jomsvikings), and the River Raids mode which allows recruiting other players' Jomsvikings for your crew. |
Features two-player online cooperative mode for the main campaign. Far Cry Arcade allows players to create, share, and play solo, co-op, and PvP maps using assets from various Ubisoft titles. |
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Available Editions | |
Available in Standard, Gold (includes Season Pass), Ultimate (Gold content + Ultimate Pack with Berserker items, settlement pack, runes), and Collector's Edition (Ultimate content + Eivor statue, SteelBook, art prints, soundtrack, certificate). A Ragnarök Edition included the base game and the 'Dawn of Ragnarök' expansion. The Complete Edition bundles the base game and all major expansions. |
Available in Standard, Deluxe, and Gold Editions. Deluxe included cosmetic packs. Gold Edition included the Season Pass (3 DLCs: Hours of Darkness, Lost on Mars, Dead Living Zombies) and Far Cry 3 Classic Edition. |
Post-Launch Content / DLC | |
Valhalla received extensive post-launch support. This includes two major paid story expansions: 'Wrath of the Druids' (set in Ireland) and 'The Siege of Paris' (set in Francia). A third large expansion, 'Dawn of Ragnarök,' (mythological focus, playing as Odin/Havi) was also released. Numerous free updates added content like River Raids, Mastery Challenges, Tombs of the Fallen, seasonal festivals (Yule, Ostara, Sigrblot, Oskoreia), New Game+, transmog, and 'The Last Chapter' (a free story epilogue). |
Season Pass included three distinct DLC expansions: 'Hours of Darkness' (Vietnam War setting), 'Lost on Mars' (sci-fi adventure on Mars), and 'Dead Living Zombies' (B-movie zombie scenarios). Far Cry Arcade received ongoing support with new assets. Live Events offered unique challenges and rewards. |
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Powered by AnvilNext 2.0, Valhalla showcases detailed and expansive environments, from the fjords of Norway to the rolling hills and forests of England, and the mythical realms. It features impressive lighting, weather effects, and detailed character models. The game's art style captures the rugged beauty of the Viking Age and the distinct cultures of Norse and Anglo-Saxon societies. |
Utilizes the Dunia Engine to render the scenic and diverse environments of Montana, from forests and mountains to farmlands and rivers. Features dynamic weather and a day-night cycle. Optional HD Texture Pack for PC. |
Audio & Soundtrack | |
Original score composed by Jesper Kyd, Sarah Schachner, and Einar Selvik (of Wardruna). The music blends epic orchestral themes with authentic Norse folk instrumentation and vocals, creating a powerful and atmospheric soundscape. Features Viking chants, sea shanties sung by Eivor's crew, and ambient tracks reflecting the different regions. Sound design includes visceral combat sounds, distinct weapon effects, and immersive environmental audio. |
Original score composed by Dan Romer, featuring a mix of Americana, gospel, and licensed tracks. The cult's music, including original hymns, plays a significant role in the game's atmosphere. |
User Interface (UI/UX) | |
Features a customizable HUD with health, adrenaline, stamina, and equipped abilities/tools. A compass with objective markers aids navigation. The world map is extensive with filters for activities and collectibles. Menus for inventory, skills, abilities, quests, and settlement management are accessible. Eagle Vision (Odin's Sight) highlights enemies, loot, and points of interest. |
Standard first-person HUD displaying health, ammo, compass, objectives, and companion status. Menus for inventory, map, perks, and mission logs. |
Accessibility Options | |
Offers a wide range of accessibility options, including extensive control remapping, subtitle and caption customization (size, background, speaker names), options for QTEs (hold vs. tap), aim assist options, colorblind modes, options to reduce camera motion/screen effects, audio cues for important events, and adjustable text/icon sizes. |
Includes customizable controls, aim assist, difficulty settings, and various subtitle options (size, background, speaker names). |
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settings_applications System Requirements | |
1080p (Full HD) - Performance (1080p ~60 FPS, High Preset) (High Preset) CPU: CPU for 1080p/60FPS High. CPU (Laptop): High-end laptop CPU. GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1080p/60FPS High. GPU (Laptop): Performance laptop GPUs. 8GB VRAM ideal. RAM: 16GB RAM recommended. Storage: NVMe SSD strongly recommended. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-6700 @ 3.4 GHz or AMD Ryzen 7 1700 @ 3.0 GHz developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 (8GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-9750H / AMD Ryzen 7 4800H or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile (8GB) / RTX 3060 Mobile (6GB, High TGP). **An RTX 3070 Mobile or RTX 4060 Mobile (High TGP) will provide excellent 1080p High performance.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 50 GB SSD (Current total size larger) | — |
1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (1080p ~30 FPS, High Preset) (High Preset) CPU: Recommended desktop CPU for 1080p/30FPS High settings. CPU (Laptop): Estimated mid-range laptop CPUs. GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1080p/30FPS High. GPU (Laptop): Estimated performance-focused laptop GPUs. 6GB VRAM recommended. RAM: 16GB RAM strongly recommended for a smoother experience. Storage: SSD strongly recommended. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-4790 @ 3.6 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 @ 3.2 GHz developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) or AMD Radeon RX 570 (8GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-7700HQ / AMD Ryzen 5 3550H equivalent or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile (6GB) / RTX 2060 Mobile (6GB). **An RTX 3060 Mobile or RTX 4050 Mobile (High TGP) is a good target for 1080p High.** layersRAM: 8 GB saveStorage (Tier): 50 GB SSD (Current total size larger) | — |
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (1080p ~30 FPS, Low Preset) (Low Preset) CPU: Minimum desktop CPU for 1080p at lower settings. CPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop CPU equivalent. Newer i5/Ryzen 5 H-series recommended. GPU: Minimum desktop GPU for 1080p at lower settings. GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs. 4GB VRAM is absolute minimum. RAM: Minimum RAM requirement. Storage: HDD absolute minimum, SSD strongly recommended. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-4460 @ 3.2 GHz or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 @ 3.1 GHz developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 (4GB) or AMD Radeon R9 380 (4GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-8300H / AMD Ryzen 5 2500U equivalent or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile (4GB) / GTX 1650 Mobile (4GB). **An RTX 3050 Mobile or RTX 4050 Mobile would be a much better entry point for stable 1080p Low/Medium.** layersRAM: 8 GB saveStorage (Tier): 50 GB HDD (SSD Recommended for base game, current total size larger) | — |
1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (1080p ~60 FPS, High Preset) (High Preset) CPU: Recommended desktop CPU for 1080p at 60 FPS. CPU (Laptop): Estimated mid-range laptop CPUs for smoother 1080p gameplay. GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1080p at 60 FPS. GPU (Laptop): Estimated performance-focused laptop GPUs for recommended 1080p. RAM: Recommended RAM for smoother performance (16GB beneficial for higher settings/resolutions and modern systems). Storage: SSD strongly recommended. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-4770 @ 3.4 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 @ 3.2 GHz or equivalent developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (4GB) or AMD Radeon R9 290X (4GB) or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (3GB/6GB) or AMD Radeon RX 480 (4GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-6700HQ / AMD Ryzen 5 2500U equivalent or better. **Modern laptop CPUs like Intel Core i5 11th gen+ / AMD Ryzen 5 5000 series+ are recommended for consistent performance with newer GPUs.** laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile (4GB) / GTX 1060 Mobile (3GB/6GB) / AMD Radeon RX 560X Mobile equivalent or better. **Modern laptop GPUs like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050/3050 Ti Mobile, RTX 4050 Mobile, and above will comfortably exceed these requirements for 1080p High/Ultra settings at high framerates (60 FPS+). An RTX 3060 Mobile or RTX 4060 Mobile will provide an excellent 1080p Ultra experience.** layersRAM: 8 GB saveStorage (Tier): 40 GB HDD (SSD Recommended) |
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (720p ~30 FPS, Low Preset) (Low Preset) CPU: Minimum desktop CPU for 720p at 30 FPS. CPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop CPU equivalent for minimum performance. Modern entry-level laptop CPUs (e.g., Intel Core i3 11th gen+, AMD Ryzen 3 4000 series+) will exceed this. GPU: Minimum desktop GPU for 720p at 30 FPS. GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs for minimum performance targets. Modern entry-level dedicated GPUs will be significantly better. RAM: Minimum RAM requirement. Storage: HDD is minimum. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-2400 @ 3.1 GHz or AMD FX-6300 @ 3.5 GHz or equivalent developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 (2GB) or AMD Radeon R9 270 (2GB) or equivalent laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-4210H / AMD A10-7800 equivalent or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M (2GB) / GTX 950M (2GB) / AMD Radeon R9 M280X equivalent or better. **An NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (even low TGP) or RTX 4050 Mobile will easily surpass this for 1080p Low/Medium.** layersRAM: 8 GB saveStorage (Tier): 40 GB HDD |
1440p (QHD/2K) - Very High (1440p ~60 FPS, Very High Preset) (Very High Preset) CPU: CPU for 1440p/60FPS Very High. CPU (Laptop): High-end laptop CPU. GPU: Desktop GPU for 1440p/60FPS Very High. GPU (Laptop): High-end laptop GPUs. 8GB+ VRAM critical. RAM: 16GB RAM essential. Storage: NVMe SSD required. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-8700K @ 3.7 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X @ 3.8 GHz developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (8GB) / RX 6700 XT (12GB for higher settings) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-10870H / AMD Ryzen 7 5800H or better. **Modern i7/Ryzen 7 H/HX series.** laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile (8GB, Max TGP) / RTX 4070 Mobile (8GB, Max TGP). **An RTX 3080 Mobile or RTX 4080 Mobile would be better for consistent 1440p Very High/Ultra performance.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 50 GB NVMe SSD (Current total size larger) | — |
1440p (QHD/2K) - High (1440p ~60 FPS, High/Ultra Preset) (High/Ultra Preset) CPU: Recommended desktop CPU for 1440p at 60 FPS. CPU (Laptop): Estimated high-end laptop CPUs suitable for 1440p. GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1440p at 60 FPS. GPU (Laptop): Estimated performance laptop GPUs for 1440p. RAM: 16GB RAM recommended. Storage: SSD recommended. HD textures require extra space and VRAM (4GB+ recommended). | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-6700K @ 4.0 GHz or AMD Ryzen 7 1700X @ 3.4 GHz or equivalent developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB) or AMD RX Vega 56 (8GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-7700HQ / AMD Ryzen 7 3750H equivalent or better. **Modern laptop CPUs like Intel Core i7 11th gen+ / AMD Ryzen 7 5000 series+ are recommended.** laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile (8GB) / RTX 2060 Mobile (6GB) / AMD Radeon RX 5700M equivalent or better. **NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile, RTX 4060 Mobile, and above will provide excellent performance at 1440p High/Ultra settings (60 FPS+). An RTX 3070 Mobile or RTX 4070 Mobile will deliver a very smooth 1440p Ultra experience.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 40 GB SSD. Additional for HD textures. |
2160p (UHD/4K) - Ultra (2160p/4K ~30 FPS, Ultra High Preset) (Ultra High Preset) CPU: CPU for attempting 4K/30FPS Ultra. CPU (Laptop): Top-tier laptop CPUs. GPU: Desktop GPU for 4K Ultra at 30FPS. GPU (Laptop): Flagship laptop GPUs. 10GB+ VRAM highly recommended. RAM: 16GB minimum, 32GB highly recommended for 4K Ultra. Storage: NVMe SSD required. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-9700K @ 3.6 GHz or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X @ 3.6 GHz developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (8GB) / RTX 3070 (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6800 (16GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-10980HK / AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS or better. **Modern flagship Intel/AMD HX series (e.g., 13900HX, 7945HX).** laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (10GB/16GB, Max TGP) / RTX 4070 Mobile (8GB, Max TGP). **An RTX 4080 Mobile/RTX 4090 Mobile would be needed for higher FPS or more stable 4K. A hypothetical next-gen flagship (RTX 50-series) would target smoother 4K Ultra.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 50 GB NVMe SSD (Current total size larger) | — |
2160p (UHD/4K) - Ultra 4K (~30-60 FPS, High/Ultra Preset) (High/Ultra Preset) CPU: Desktop CPU recommendation for 4K. CPU (Laptop): Estimated top-tier laptop CPUs for 4K, GPU is primary factor. GPU: Desktop GPU recommendation for 4K. For 60 FPS, GTX 1080 Ti / RTX 2080 or better were typical at launch. GPU (Laptop): Estimated highest-end laptop GPUs (for the era) needed for 4K. Modern high-end laptop GPUs offer significantly better 4K performance. RAM: 16GB RAM required, 32GB can offer smoother experience on modern 4K systems. Storage: SSD required. HD textures require extra space and 6GB+ VRAM for 4K for best results. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-6700K @ 4.0 GHz or AMD Ryzen 7 1700X @ 3.4 GHz or equivalent (or newer) developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (8GB) or AMD RX Vega 64 (8GB) or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (8GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-8750H / AMD Ryzen 7 4800H equivalent or better. **Modern high-performance laptop CPUs (Intel Core i7/i9 HX-series, AMD Ryzen 7/9 HS/HX-series) are recommended for 4K gaming.** laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile (8GB) / RTX 2070 Mobile (8GB) / RTX 2080 Mobile (8GB) / RTX 3080 Ti. **NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (High TGP), RTX 4070 Mobile, and higher (e.g., RTX 3080 Ti Mobile, RTX 4080/4090 Mobile) will comfortably run the game at 4K with High/Ultra settings, often achieving 60 FPS or more. An RTX 3060 Mobile (High TGP) or RTX 4060 Mobile can achieve playable 4K at adjusted settings.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 40 GB SSD. Additional for HD textures. |
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Spec: Approx. 130 GB for base game + all DLCs (SSD Recommended). Base game around 70-80GB. Note: An NVMe SSD is highly recommended for the best experience, minimizing load times and improving asset streaming. Type: SSD | Spec: 40 GB available space (SSD Recommended). Additional space for HD Texture Pack if installed. Note: SSD is strongly recommended for faster load times. Optional HD Texture Pack requires more space and VRAM. Type: SSD |
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Spec: Windows 10 (64-bit versions only) Explanation: 64-bit Windows 10 or Windows 11 is required. | Spec: Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (64-bit versions only) Explanation: Only 64-bit Windows 7 or newer is supported. Windows 10/11 64-bit recommended for modern hardware. |
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Spec: DirectX 12 Explanation: DirectX 12 API is required. | Spec: DirectX 11 Explanation: DirectX 11 is required. |
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