Assassin's Creed Valhalla, which originally released in November 2020, is set to receive a New Game+ mode on November 5. This update, detailed in a recent Ubisoft blog post, will introduce an optional progression mode, new runes, achievements, and a stash system.
Players will also gain access to Mithril, a new crafting material intended for upgrading divine gear. Beyond the New Game+ mode, Ubisoft has indicated that Valhalla will continue to receive additional updates. Specific details regarding "current-generation console updates" are expected in upcoming patch notes.
While the exact nature of these console updates remains unspecified, speculation suggests potential enhancements for current-gen hardware. The game already has versions for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles, and updates could focus on graphical improvements or leverage newer upscaling technologies.
Assassin's Creed Valhalla received a positive reception at launch, with IGN awarding it an 8 and praising its massive, open world despite noting a number of bugs. This is not the first time Ubisoft has delivered substantial updates to Valhalla long after its release; the game also saw the addition of Steam achievements nearly two years after launch, and bug fixes were still being implemented as late as January 2025.