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Assassin’s Creed Valhallapromised to be the ultimate way to experience the Viking era. Players step into the shoes of Eivor and follow her narrative while exploring the vast open world. However, despite its size and ambition, the game fell short in several key areas that frustrated players, particularly when it came to replayability.
One of the most glaring omissions was the absence of theNew Game+feature. It would have been perfect for the vast world ofValhalla, but in typical Ubisoft fashion, it chose to ignore it. Now, as players compareValhallato its predecessors, especially to titles that offered New Game+ without issue, it’s clear just how much the studio has missed the mark.
Ubisoft Missed its Opportunity to MakeAssassin’s Creed Valhallaa Success
For those who don’t know, New Game + is a fantastic feature that allows players to start a new playthrough while retaining their progress from their previous save file. This means players keep their level, gear, and abilities, enabling them to focus on things they missed on their first playthrough.
InOdysseyandOrigins, this meant players could dive back into the vast worlds of ancient Greece and Egypt, enjoying the experience without needing to grind through levels and gear again.
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Since the previous two titles had this mode, players expectedValhallato continue the tradition and deliver one of the best features in the series. But Ubisoft chose to exclude this highly requested feature, denying players the chance to explore the ninth-century Viking era with their maxed-out characters.
While some players may have their reasons to defend the decision, frankly, it’s embarrassing for Ubisoft, especially considering how much the company made a big deal about the size and scope ofValhalla‘s open world. What’s worse is thatMirage(which was first thought out as a DLC), the next title in the series,doeshave New Game+.
To make matters even worse,Valhalla’s open world is vast but often feels empty, which only amplified the frustration (to explore the areas they couldn’t on the first playthrough), making the experience less enjoyable.
Where do Ubisoft’s Priorities lie?
The omission of New Game+ inValhallaisn’t just about missing out on a convenient gameplay feature, it highlights a broader issue with the company’s approach to its games. While it features a vast world, the game doesn’t always feel like it was built with player choice and enjoyment in mind.
Instead, the focus seems to have been on quantity over quality. It felt as though the game world was stretched to unnatural lengths to simply prove it had a big world, even though it was filled with repetitive content and filler activities.
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Additionally, the lack of New Game + shows that Ubisoft was more interested in getting players to grind through content for the sake of filling time than in delivering a truly engaging experience.
The company had the opportunity toshine a light on the game’s best parts: the main protagonist, its music, and its setting, but instead, Ubisoft chose to move on and work on the next title without fully fleshing out the game and making it more enjoyable. This demonstrated a lack of understanding of the community’s desires.
In the end, it became clear after the release ofMiragethat, despiteValhalla‘s potential and scale, Ubisoft’s priorities were misaligned with what players truly value.
Shubham Chaurasia
Gaming Writer
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At FandomWire, Shubham has spent over a year diving into the evolving world of live-service, action, and open-world games. Whether it’s the democratic galaxy of Helldivers 2 or finishing enemies in titles like Assassin’s Creed or Ghost of Tsushima, Shubham brings a sharp eye and genuine enthusiasm to everything he writes.When he’s not writing, you’ll probably catch him clutching rounds in Valorant or leaping off virtual cliffs into a pile of enemies for the perfect finisher. Outside of gaming, Shubham recharges by hitting the gym or heading out on long, spontaneous bike rides, always chasing the next open road. No matter the game or the gear, he’s always committed to bringing readers timely, accurate, and engaging updates from across the gaming industry.
