Information tucked away in PlayStation’s database indicates a new Assassin’s Creed Valhalla patch is coming sometime soon, likely in the form of a massive update for the River Raid content. AC Valhalla’s only major update of note went live in December, offering players free access to the limited-time event known as Yule Festival.
This minimal level of support, as well as the lack of bug fixes, has left players frustrated with Ubisoft as many believe the publisher is prioritizing microtransactions. Concerns of this nature first arose earlier this month, once players noticed that more gear sets were being added to AC Valhalla’s in-game storefront. Notably, the store now boasts nine purchasable gear sets, the same number available in the base game. Significant change should be on the horizon, though. During a recent earnings call with investors, Ubisoft claimed AC Valhalla will benefit from a post-launch support strategy that spans longer than even AC Odyssey's.
Fortunately, it now seems as though AC Valhalla's next big update is imminent. According to Twitter account PlayStation Game Size (via Push Square), the title's Update 01.012.000 entered the PlayStation database on February 10. The data suggests that, on PlayStation 5 at least, the patch will weigh a massive 67GB. In a subsequent Twitter post, PlayStation Game Size speculates this beefy update could usher in the arrival of AC Valhalla's River Raid, a new game mode featuring three replayable maps. Previous River Raid-related details from Ubisoft did confirm the content would go live on an unspecified date this month.
If the 67GB update on PlayStation's database is related to the River Raid game mode, fan concerns about AC Valhalla's post-launch content could be alleviated. The new game mode will introduce three replayable maps, each replete with gear, silver, Runes, and Books of Knowledge. This particular batch of content will additionally allow players to construct a Jomsviking Hall, which, in turn, enables the recruitment of even more Jomsvikings.
Ubisoft launched AC Valhalla late last year, introducing an Assassin's Creed experience like no other. Set at the tail end of the ninth century, the newest adventure stars a legendary Viking named Eivor. Players can either assume the role of the male or female version, similar to AC Odyssey. Unlike its forebear, however, the latest installment allows fans to jump between the male and female counterparts simultaneously, since both are canonical in-game.
Assassin's Creed Valhalla is out now for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S platforms.
Source: PlayStation Game Size, Push Square