Summary

  • Steam achievements may be added to Assassin's Creed Valhalla soon.
  • The addition of achievements to Valhalla on Steam hints at the trend of big titles being released on the platform for better sales.

Steam achievements could be coming to Assassin’s Creed Valhalla soon. The original Steam release for Assassin’s Creed Valhalla did not include achievements, but it seems that this may be about to change, which is great news for gamers who only own the game on the popular PC platform.

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla was originally released in November 2020, and it quickly became one of Ubisoft’s biggest hits ever. While the 12th main entry in the Assassin’s Creed franchise largely focused on RPG elements and combat over the series’ classic stealth sections, it was a surprisingly big hit, and Assassin’s Creed Valhalla was the first Ubisoft game to make $1 billion.

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Now, it seems that Ubisoft is keen on exploring Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’s popularity once more, as a new update indicates that the game is gaining Steam achievements. Valhalla was initially unavailable on Steam, and its 2022 Steam release saw Assassin’s Creed Valhalla launching without achievements. A new update on SteamDB, however, shows that achievements were added to the game on October 7. As the base game currently has 50 achievements/trophies, plus 42 on its DLC, this could be a good change for gamers who love the franchise. At the time of this report, however, the addition of Steam achievements was not officially publicized by Ubisoft.

Assassin's Creed Valhalla Could Be Getting Achievements Soon

While it’s not entirely clear why Ubisoft took this long to add Steam achievements to AC Valhalla, it’s likely that the publisher is focusing on the popular platform once more due to its current financial woes. Big games such as Star Wars Outlaws have underperformed recently, and other major titles like Assassin’s Creed Shadows have been delayed to get more polish. There’s also speculation that Tencent and the Guillemot family could be interested in buying out Ubisoft, making the company private once more.

In any case, the push to put more games on Steam seems clear. Last month, Ubisoft finally released Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown on Steam. The title was not originally available on the platform, and despite its favorable reviews, insiders speculated that The Lost Crown may have underperformed in sales. Following this trend, Assassin’s Creed Mirage was also recently announced to be available on Steam soon, with a confirmed release sometime during October. Star Wars Outlaws will get a Steam release on November 21, while the upcoming AC Shadows will be available on the popular PC gaming platform when it’s finally out next year.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla
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Top Critic Avg: 83 /100 Critics Rec: 91%
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Released
November 10, 2020
ESRB
M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Partial Nudity, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Use of Drugs and Alcohol
Developer(s)
Ubisoft
Publisher(s)
Ubisoft
Engine
Ubisoft Anvil
Cross-Platform Play
Assassin's Creed Valhalla supports cross-progression between all platforms!
Cross Save
yes
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Raid your enemies, grow your settlement and build your political power in the next chapter of the Assassin’s Creed series. Become a legendary Viking warrior raised on tales of battle and glory. Raid your enemies, grow your settlement, and build your political power in the quest to earn a place among the gods in Valhalla. Advanced RPG mechanics allow you to shape the growth of your character and influence the world around you. With every choice you make, from political alliances and combat strategy to dialogue and gear progression, you will carve your own path to glory. Construct and upgrade buildings that allow for deep customization, including a barracks, blacksmith, tattoo parlor and more. Recruit new members to your clan and personalise your Viking experience.

Franchise
Assassin's Creed
Steam Deck Compatibility
yes
Genre(s)
RPG, Action
How Long To Beat
61 Hours
How Long To Beat (Completionist Runs)
144 Hours
X|S Optimized
yes
PS Plus Availability
Extra & Premium
OpenCritic Rating
Strong