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Assassin Creed Valhalla vs Far Cry 6
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Release Date | |
Nov 10, 2020 | Oct 7, 2021 |
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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 Toronto, Ubisoft Montreal, Ubisoft Kyiv, Ubisoft Shanghai, Ubisoft Berlin, Ubisoft Philippines, Ubisoft Bucharest, Ubisoft Pune, Ubisoft Odesa, Ubisoft Winnipeg, Ubisoft Montpellier, Ubisoft Quebec, Red Storm Entertainment |
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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 2 Engine |
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Mature 17+ | Mature 17+ |
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4.1 / 5.0 | 3.8 / 5.0 |
Current Price (USD) | |
$59.99 | $59.99 |
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Skills & Progression | |
N/A | Ability progression is tied to collected Gear pieces and weapon modifications rather than traditional skill trees tied to player XP. Players increase their rank by earning XP, which unlocks access to better gear and weapons from vendors. Resolver weapons and Supremo backpacks provide unique, powerful active abilities and are crafted/upgraded at workbenches using gathered resources like Depleted Uranium. |
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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. |
Yara is the largest Far Cry setting to date, a vast open world featuring diverse environments: jungles, beaches, rural areas, and the urban capital city of Esperanza. The world is divided into main regions, each controlled by a member of Castillo's regime and containing various activities like FND bases (outposts), checkpoints, and treasure hunts. |
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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 a two-player online cooperative mode for the main campaign and separate cooperative Special Operations missions accessible from camps. |
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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, Gold, and Game of the Year Editions. Deluxe includes the Ultimate Pack (cosmetic items). Gold includes the Season Pass (3 villain DLCs and Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon Classic Edition). Game of the Year includes the base game, Season Pass, Ultimate Pack, and the Lost Between Worlds expansion. |
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). |
Post-launch support includes a Season Pass with three major DLCs focused on past Far Cry villains (Vaas: Insanity, Pagan: Control, Joseph: Collapse). A standalone expansion, 'Lost Between Worlds', was also released, adding a new storyline and area. Free updates added Special Operations, crossover missions (e.g., Danny Trejo, Stranger Things, Rambo), New Game Plus, and other features. |
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Graphics & Visual Fidelity | |
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 2 engine to render a visually rich open world with dense vegetation, urban environments, dynamic weather, and lighting. Supports DirectX Raytracing for enhanced shadows and reflections on PC. Features detailed character models and animations. |
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. |
Features an original score composed by Pedro Bromfman. Includes in-game radio stations with a variety of Latin music genres. Sound design emphasizes the environment and dynamic shifts during combat or stealth. |
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 showing health, ammo, mini-map, and objectives. Includes menus for inventory, map, gear loadouts, crafting, and abilities. Designed to provide essential information without being overly cluttered during intense action. |
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 (remapping, aim assist), adjustable difficulty settings, and various subtitle options (size, background). |
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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) - Recommended (~60 FPS, High Preset) (High Preset, DirectX Raytracing Off) CPU: Recommended desktop CPU for 1080p at 60 FPS. CPU (Laptop): Estimated mid-range to high-end laptop CPUs for smoother 1080p gameplay. Modern laptop CPUs will easily exceed this. GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1080p at 60 FPS. GPU (Laptop): Estimated performance-focused laptop GPUs for recommended 1080p. Modern RTX 3060/4060 Mobile at high TGPs will perform at or above this level. RAM: Recommended RAM for smoother performance. Storage: SSD strongly recommended. | |
— | memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600X @ 3.8 GHz or Intel Core i7-7700 @ 3.6 GHz developer_boardGPU: AMD RX Vega 64 (8 GB) or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (8 GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-10750H / AMD Ryzen 7 4800H equivalent or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile (High TGP) / RTX 3060 Mobile (6-8GB, High TGP) / AMD Radeon RX 5700M equivalent or better layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 60 GB HDD (SSD Recommended) |
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (~30 FPS, Low Preset) (Low Preset, DirectX Raytracing Off) CPU: Minimum desktop CPU for 1080p at 30 FPS. CPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop CPU equivalent for minimum 1080p performance. Performance varies. GPU: Minimum desktop GPU for 1080p at 30 FPS. GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs for minimum performance targets. Performance depends on TGP. RAM: Minimum RAM requirement. Storage: HDD is minimum, SSD recommended. | |
— | memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 3 1200 @ 3.1 GHz or Intel Core i5-4460 @ 3.2 GHz developer_boardGPU: AMD RX 460 (4 GB) or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 (4 GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-7300HQ / AMD Ryzen 3 3300U equivalent or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile (4GB) / GTX 1650 Mobile / AMD Radeon RX 560M equivalent or better layersRAM: 8 GB saveStorage (Tier): 60 GB HDD (SSD Recommended) |
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) | — |
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) - Recommended 1440p (~60 FPS, High Preset, RT On) (High Preset, DirectX Raytracing On) CPU: Desktop CPU recommendation for 1440p with RT. CPU (Laptop): Estimated high-performance laptop CPUs for 1440p RT. GPU: Desktop GPU recommendation for 1440p with RT. GPU (Laptop): Estimated high-end laptop GPUs for 1440p RT. Performance will depend heavily on RT settings and TGP. RTX 3080 Mobile and 4080 Mobile offer good performance in this tier. RAM: 16GB RAM required. Storage: SSD recommended. HD textures require extra space and higher VRAM. | |
— | memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X @ 3.7 GHz or Intel Core i5-10600 @ 4.1 GHz developer_boardGPU: AMD RX 6900 XT (16 GB) or NVIDIA RTX 3070 (8 GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-12700H / AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS/HX equivalent or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (8-16GB, High TGP) / RTX 4080 Mobile (12GB, High TGP) / AMD Radeon RX 6800M (12GB) equivalent or better layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 60 GB HDD (SSD Recommended) + 37 GB for HD textures (optional) |
1440p (QHD/2K) - Recommended 1440p (~60 FPS, Ultra Preset, No RT) (Ultra Preset, DirectX Raytracing Off) CPU: Recommended desktop CPU for 1440p at 60 FPS. CPU (Laptop): Estimated high-end laptop CPUs suitable for 1440p. Modern laptop CPUs will comfortably handle this. GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1440p at 60 FPS. GPU (Laptop): Estimated performance laptop GPUs for 1440p Ultra. Modern RTX 3070/4070 Mobile at sufficient TGPs will perform around or better than this. RAM: 16GB RAM required. Storage: SSD recommended. HD textures require extra space and higher VRAM. | |
— | memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600X @ 3.8 GHz or Intel Core i7-9700 @ 3.6 GHz developer_boardGPU: AMD RX 5700 XT (8 GB) or NVIDIA RTX 2070 SUPER (8 GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-11800H / AMD Ryzen 7 5800H equivalent or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Mobile (High TGP) / RTX 3070 Mobile (8GB, High TGP) / RTX 4070 Mobile (8GB, High TGP) / AMD Radeon RX 6800M equivalent or better layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 60 GB HDD (SSD Recommended) + 37 GB for HD textures (optional) |
2160p (UHD/4K) - Ultra 4K (~30 FPS, Ultra Preset, RT On) (Ultra Preset, DirectX Raytracing On) CPU: Desktop CPU recommendation for 4K with RT. CPU (Laptop): Estimated top-tier laptop CPUs for 4K, though GPU is the primary factor. GPU: Desktop GPU recommendation for 4K with RT. GPU (Laptop): Estimated highest-end laptop GPUs needed for 4K with RT, performance highly dependent on settings and TGP. RTX 3080 Mobile and 4080 Mobile with max VRAM will perform well here. RAM: 16GB RAM required. Storage: SSD recommended. HD textures require extra space and 12GB+ VRAM. | |
— | memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X @ 3.7 GHZ or Intel Core i7-9700K @ 3.6 GHz developer_boardGPU: AMD RX 6800 (16 GB) or NVIDIA RTX 3080 (10 GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-12900HX / AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX equivalent or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (16GB, High TGP) / RTX 4080 Mobile (12GB, High TGP) layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 60 GB HDD (SSD Recommended) + 37 GB for HD textures (optional) |
2160p (UHD/4K) - Ultra 4K (~60 FPS, Ultra Preset, RT On, HD Textures) (Ultra Preset, DirectX Raytracing On, HD Textures Enabled) CPU: Higher-end desktop CPU recommended for 4K/60 FPS with RT and HD textures. CPU (Laptop): Top-tier laptop CPUs for 4K/60 FPS, though GPU is the primary factor. GPU: Desktop GPU recommendation for 4K/60 FPS with RT and HD textures. Note VRAM requirement. RTX 3080 Ti/3090/4080/4090 or RX 6900 XT/7900XT/7900XTX are better suited for consistent 4K/60 RT+HD. [4, 6] GPU (Laptop): Highest-end laptop GPUs required for targeting 4K/60 FPS with RT and HD textures. Requires high TGP and sufficient VRAM (12GB+ for HD Textures at 4K). RAM: 16GB RAM required. Storage: SSD required for HD Texture Pack. | |
— | memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X @ 3.8 GHz or Intel Core i7-10700K @ 3.8 GHz developer_boardGPU: AMD RX 6800 (16 GB) or NVIDIA RTX 3080 (10 GB) - VRAM NOTE: 16GB VRAM is needed for 4K HD Textures. RTX 3090 (24GB) / RX 7900XT (20GB) recommended for best experience. laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-12900HX / AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX or higher laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (16GB, High TGP) / RTX 4080 Mobile (12GB+ VRAM models) / RTX 4090 Mobile (16GB, High TGP) layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 170 GB SSD |
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) | — |
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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: 60 GB available space (SSD Recommended). 170 GB for HD Texture Pack. Note: SSD is recommended. The optional HD Texture Pack requires significantly more space and a higher VRAM GPU. 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 10 (20H1 version or newer, 64-bit versions) Explanation: Only 64-bit Windows 10 or newer is supported. |
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Spec: DirectX 12 Explanation: DirectX 12 API is required. | Spec: DirectX 12 Explanation: DirectX 12 is required. |
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