Assassin’s Creed Valhalla will launch early due to Xbox Series X
- Assassin’s Creed Valhalla will be released a week earlier, on November 10th, on the occasion of the Xbox Series X release.
- Most other versions start at the same time.
- However, the debut of the PlayStation 5 edition is still a mystery.
The launch of Xbox Series X on November 10th will not only encourage gamers to adjust their calendars, but it will also affect the release of blockbuster games. Ubisoft has postponed the version (via Rock Paper Shotgun) of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla by November 10th, a week earlier than originally planned, to ensure it is available on the same day as Microsoft’s new console.
The versions for PC, PS4, Stadia and Xbox One will arrive at the same time. Smart Delivery ensures that you can buy the game on an Xbox One and upgrade to the Series X and Series S versions for free.
It is still not certain when Valhalla will debut on PlayStation 5. With Sony still quiet at the time of the PS5’s release, Ubisoft is only ready to say that its title as a Viking assassin will hit this console when the system is ready. You could wait longer if the PS5 takes a while to arrive.
See also: Should you wait for Xbox Series X or buy a PC?
When it gets released, Valhalla’s Xbox Series X version will use the faster hardware to improve graphics and performance, although that won’t change the experience dramatically. You can expect to play in 4K resolution at 60 frames per second with higher resolution textures and a manageable density (read: foliage). The loading times should also be much shorter.
There are high expectations for this version of the game. With Halo Infinite delayed to 2021, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla will be one of the few marquee titles available for Xbox Series X when the console launches. Whether or not it really drives demand is another matter – you might be tempted to stick to the Xbox One if you’re satisfied with an experience “good enough” to invade the English countryside.
