Ubisoft have released the debut trailer for Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, the next entry in the long running series and announced that the game will release this coming Holiday season for Xbox Series X, Xbox One, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. On PC the game will be available through the Epic Game Store or direct from Ubisoft via uPlay, but it is also included as part of the uPlay+ Subscription so if you have that, you are set.

Driven from Norway by endless wars and dwindling resources in ninth century AD, players will lead Eivor’s clan of Norsemen across the icy North Sea to the rich lands of England’s broken kingdoms. Players must carve out a new future for their clan, reliving the ruthless fighting style of Viking warriors with a revamped combat system that includes the ability to dual-wield weapons against a greater variety of enemies than ever before. To secure resources players can lead raids to select locations using their longship to earn much-needed riches and resources. As the Vikings begin to settle in their new home, they encounter resistance from the Saxons including King Aelfred of Wessex, who denounces them as heathens and looks to be the sole ruler of a civilized England. Against all odds, Eivor must do what is necessary to keep Valhalla within reach.

For the first time in the series, there is one main character, but with the gender choice being entirely up to yourself. Regardless if you choose a male or female Eivor, you will have access to customization tools including the ability to customize hair, tattoos, war paint and gear. Political alliances, combat decisions, and dialogue choices can influence the world of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, so players must choose wisely to protect their clan’s home and future.

“We can’t wait for players to experience the incredible Viking journey ahead of them,” said Ashraf Ismail, Creative Director of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. “Being in Eivor’s boots as both a Viking raider and a clan leader, players will face the conflicts of establishing a new home while in the midst of a power struggle for control of England.”

Gamers will be able to choose from a number of different options, when it comes to getting the game, as is now standard for Ubisoft. In addition to the base game, players will also be able to pick up the following:

• The Gold Edition will include the base game and the Season Pass.

• The Ultimate Edition will include the base game, the Season Pass and the Ultimate Pack giving access to players to exclusive customization content: the Berserker Gear Pack, the Berserker Settlement Pack, the Berserker Longship Pack, along with a Set of Runes to improve weapons or gears.

• The Collector’s Edition will include the base game, the Season Pass, the Ultimate Pack, the high-end Ubicollectibles replica of Eivor and her Drakkar (height: 30cm), a Collector’s Case, a Steelbook® with a unique artwork, a numbered certificate of authenticity, a Viking Statuette of Eivor with his raven and Dane axe (height: 5cm), exclusive lithographs as well as a Selected Soundtrack  of the game. The Collector’s Edition is available exclusively on the Ubisoft Store.

If the game on it’s own is fine for you, but you want something else, there is always the Ubicollectables line, which includes

• The standalone Ubicollectibles products including the Eivor Wolf-Kissed Figurine and his Hidden Blade Replica.