Summary
Steam achievements could be coming toAssassin’s Creed Valhallasoon. The original Steam release forAssassin’s Creed Valhalladid 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 Valhallawas originally released in November 2020, and it quickly became one of Ubisoft’s biggest hits ever. While the 12th main entry in theAssassin’s Creedfranchise largely focused on RPG elements and combat over the series’ classic stealth sections, it was a surprisingly big hit, andAssassin’s Creed Valhallawas the first Ubisoft game to make $1 billion.
Now, it seems that Ubisoft is keen on exploringAssassin’s Creed Valhalla’s popularity once more, as a new update indicates that the game is gaining Steam achievements.Valhallawas initially unavailable on Steam, and its 2022Steam release sawAssassin’s Creed Valhallalaunching without achievements. A newupdate 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 toAC Valhalla, it’s likely that the publisher is focusing on the popular platform once more due to its current financial woes. Big games such asStar Wars Outlawshave underperformedrecently, and other major titles likeAssassin’s Creed Shadowshave 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 releasedPrince of Persia: The Lost Crownon Steam. The title was not originally available on the platform, and despite its favorable reviews, insiders speculated thatThe Lost Crownmay have underperformed in sales. Following this trend,Assassin’s Creed Miragewas also recently announced to be available on Steam soon, with a confirmed release sometime during October.Star Wars Outlawswill get a Steam release on November 21, while the upcomingAC Shadowswill be available on the popular PC gaming platform when it’s finally out next year.
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
WHERE TO PLAY
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.
