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Forza Horizon 6 vs Assassin Creed Valhalla
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| May 19, 2026 | Nov 10, 2020 |
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| Playground Games | Ubisoft Montreal (Lead), Ubisoft Sofia, Ubisoft Singapore, Ubisoft Montpellier, Ubisoft Kyiv, Ubisoft Chengdu, Ubisoft Bordeaux, Ubisoft Philippines, Ubisoft Quebec, Ubisoft Reflections, Sperasoft |
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| Xbox Game Studios | Ubisoft |
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| Open-World Racing, Simulation-Arcade | Action RPG, Open World, Historical Fiction, Stealth, Third-Person |
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| ForzaTech (Japan Enhanced) | AnvilNext 2.0 |
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| Everyone (ESRB) / PEGI 3 | Mature 17+ |
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| 0.0 / 5.0 | 4.1 / 5.0 |
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| $69.99 | $59.99 |
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Features the largest and most complex map in the series' history. Key regions include Tokyo City, which is five times larger than Guanajuato from Forza Horizon 5 and split into districts like Downtown, the Docks, and the Suburbs. Rural areas include mountain passes (Touge) like Mt. Haruna, high-altitude Alps for off-roading, and traditional rural valleys. |
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. |
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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. |
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Standard ($69.99): Base game. Deluxe ($99.99): Includes Car Pass and Welcome Pack. Premium ($119.99): Includes 4-day Early Access, two expansions, VIP membership, and specialized car packs. |
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. |
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Access to two future game expansions is included in the Premium Edition. The Premium Edition also grants access to the Time Attack Car Pack and the Italian Passion Car Pack. A Car Pass delivering 30 weekly cars is part of both Deluxe and Premium tiers. A PlayStation 5 release is confirmed for later in 2026. |
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). |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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| 1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (High/Ultra, 1080p/60FPS) CPU: Recommended for fluid city navigation and handling complex EventLab physics. CPU (Laptop): High-performance mobile processors. GPU: Ensures full fidelity for weather effects and the new steering animations. GPU (Laptop): Strong mid-range mobile performance. RAM: Standard for optimal multitasking and high-resolution texture streaming. Storage: Mandatory for optimal performance and fast world loading. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA RTX 3070 / AMD RX 6800 XT laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-12700H / AMD Ryzen 7 6800H laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile / RTX 4060 Mobile layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 130 GB SSD | — |
| 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) - Minimum (Low-Medium, 1080p/30FPS) CPU: Baseline for managing the large map and background traffic AI. CPU (Laptop): Standard entry-level mobile CPUs. GPU: Minimum to handle the environmental textures and 3D car models. GPU (Laptop): Common entry-level laptop GPU. RAM: Required for consistent asset streaming across diverse biomes. Storage: High-speed storage required for open-world traversal. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GTX 1070 / AMD RX 5700 laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-10300H / AMD Ryzen 5 4600H laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile layersRAM: 12 GB saveStorage (Tier): 130 GB SSD | — |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| 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: 130 GB available space Note: Significant storage required for high-fidelity photogrammetry and 550+ cars. SSD is mandatory. Type: Unknown | 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 |
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| Spec: Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit) Explanation: Mandatory for DirectX 12 Ultimate and Xbox Play Anywhere integration. | Spec: Windows 10 (64-bit versions only) Explanation: 64-bit Windows 10 or Windows 11 is required. |
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| Spec: Version 12 Ultimate Explanation: Enables Ray Tracing, Variable Rate Shading, and advanced acoustic modeling. | Spec: DirectX 12 Explanation: DirectX 12 API is required. |
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