Assassin's Creed Valhalla to Receive Long-Awaited New Game Plus Mode on November 5

Ubisoft has announced a significant update for the 2020 action-RPG Assassin's Creed Valhalla, which is scheduled to arrive on November 5. Despite previous indications that the feature might never materialize, the developer confirmed that the highly requested New Game Plus mode will allow players to revisit Eivor’s journey while retaining gear and character progression.

New Features and Gameplay Changes

Beyond New Game Plus, the update introduces several mechanics intended to refine the gameplay experience:

• Difficulty Scaling: To prevent players from becoming overpowered, the new mode includes dedicated difficulty scaling.
• Progression System: An optional system will now combine Gear, Runes, and Masteries to calculate Eivor’s overall Power.
• Mithril Resource: A new currency called Mithril will allow players to upgrade Divine Gear and strengthen existing runes.
• Cosmetic Additions: The update includes a Master Assassin outfit inspired by Naoe from the upcoming Assassin's Creed Shadows.
• Expanded Content: Players can expect new achievements, additional runes, and a new stash system.

Franchise Updates

This announcement is part of a broader status report on the Assassin's Creed series. Ubisoft also noted that Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has received its final major content update. Regarding the future of the series, the company confirmed that the project Codename Hexe will receive a major update in 2027, while Codename Invictus remains in active development. Ubisoft stated that no other remakes are currently in production at this time.

Players are encouraged to monitor official Ubisoft channels for full patch notes, which are expected to detail specific improvements for current-generation consoles. The company intends to monitor player feedback on this update to guide future development decisions for the franchise.