Assassin's Creed Valhalla gets New Game+ update in November

Assassin's Creed Valhalla receives a free update with New Game+ on November 5. The update lets players restart Eivor's story while keeping part of their previous progress.

The update includes features such as Mithril, gear upgrades up to level 27, an extended progression mode, and a Stash and Rune Forge with new levels. The Stash system and the new rune levels are highlights of the new version. The update is free and available only to players who have completed the Holy Day Quest mission. Ubisoft confirmed that there are no plans for new remakes of the franchise beyond Black Flag Resynced and Valhalla. The update was reconsidered after the game surpassed 40 million players. The change responds to fan requests, following the model of games such as Control Resonant and others released recently.

The update includes new runes, objectives, trophies and rewards. The progression system has been improved with the addition of Mithril. Ubisoft did not announce a price for Brazil, but the update is free for those who meet the availability criteria. The update allows players to explore new possibilities without losing all of their previous progress. The change is a direct response to community requests, as players wanted more flexibility in the progression system.

Mithril, for example, is a resource that allows players to upgrade equipment more efficiently, increasing combat effectiveness. The extended progression mode offers more challenges and rewards, encouraging players to return to earlier missions with new objectives. The Stash system allows items to be stored temporarily, making it easier to organize resources. This limits access, but ensures that only players who have already engaged with the game can enjoy the new features. This suggests that the company is focused on improving existing games rather than recreating old ones.

The change follows the model of games such as Control Resonant and other recent titles, which offer the option to restart the narrative while keeping part of the progress. The decision to add New Game+ six years after the original release reflects the importance of the feature to the player experience. Ubisoft also announced the same mode for Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced, reinforcing the strategy of strengthening older games with new features. The update responds to demands from fans who want to extend the game's life and explore new paths in Eivor's narrative.

Ubisoft revealed that it is focused on new projects in the Assassin's Creed franchise, including new stories and settings. The experience with the revival of Black Flag was valuable, but there are no plans for other remakes for now. Rebuilding old systems from scratch and adding elements that fit the experience was a major challenge. The company also mentioned that, although it is concentrated on new titles, it may revisit older games in the future. The current focus is on projects that bring new narratives and environments, without revealing details about what is to come.

New progression logic redefined the gameplay experience

The free Assassin's Creed Valhalla update swaps the progression logic for a partial reset system, allowing players to explore new possibilities without losing all of their progress. The addition of the Mithril resource and the extended progression system redefines how players manage resources and upgrades, increasing strategic complexity. Ubisoft confirmed that there are no plans for new Assassin's Creed remakes beyond Black Flag Resynced and Valhalla, which reinforces the relevance of this update as part of the franchise's evolution.

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