'Assassin's Creed 2020': Viking Heavyweights Who Could Be In The Game

Game developer Ubisoft is known for its effort in making sure that the characters and places in its games are as authentic as possible. The next iteration to the successful “Assassin’s Creed” series, “Assassin’s Creed 2020,” could be about Vikings, based on rumors and speculations. Considering Ubisoft’s reputation in game making, here are some of the famous Vikings in history, which might be in “Assassin’s Creed 2020” or “Assassin’s Creed: Ragnarok.”

Rumors have it that “Assassin’s Creed 2020” might feature Norse mythology similar to how Greek mythology made its way on “Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey.” this is reportedly Ubisoft’s way of connecting the game to the Vikings. But, who could be the significant figures in the Vikings history that Ubisoft might put in “Assassin’s Creed 2020?”

Harald Hardrada could be one of the important figures that could be in “Assassin’s Creed 2020.” He could be a passing character that players could choose to help in his quest to reign in Denmark or not, says Gamerant. Based on history, Hardrada eventually gave up his conquest and chose to invade England, which turned out unsuccessful.

Another significant historical figures that could be in “Assassin’s Creed 2020” is Erik The Red. He was known for his anger and flowing red hair. Erik the Red was exiled along with his father in various instances because of murder. He was known for his discovery of Greenland.

Cnut The Great, according to Gamerant, could be a potential Viking figure in “Assassin’s Creed 2020.” He is a Danish royalty who held power over Norway, Denmark, England, and other parts of Sweden in 1016. Over the years, “Assassin’s Creed” features country leaders, queens, and kings as characters that have significant influence.

Cnut The Great ruled with power between 1016 and 1035, which is an essential time in the history of Vikings. The popular Viking Ragnar Lothbrok could also in “Assassin’s Creed 2020,” says Gamerant. He is the lead character in "Vikings ” in History Channel. The character was earlier leaked as part of the “Assassin’s Creed 2020” part was later debunked by fans.

Nothing is official right now about “Assassin’s Creed 2020,” but, if we based on the usual release pattern of Ubisoft, the upcoming game might arrive sooner than anticipated. It might be officially teased by Ubisoft in the Spring of 2020 and revealed later in E3 2020, according to Gamerant.