KEY POINTS

  • Ubisoft, last night, official unveiled the "Assassin's Creed: Valhalla" through livestreaming
  • Together with BossLogic, Ubisoft revealed the theme, setting, and the first teaser image of the upcoming "Assassin's Creed" title
  • The new "Assassin's Creed: Valhalla" teaser image teases on the return of the Hidden Blade

A few hours ago, Ubisoft, together with BossLogic unveiled the much-awaited installment to the successful “Assassin’s Creed” series. The latest entry is called “Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla,” and the official reveal last night introduced the setting of the game. Interestingly, a new report claims that the latest teaser image of the upcoming action adventure title is hinting on the return of the Hidden Blade.

“Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla” Hidden Blade

The first-ever artwork of “Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla” is currently being circulated by all Ubisoft’s account. Interestingly, the image that Ubisoft Montreal shared caught the attention of fans and game enthusiasts. The image is like all the others shared in various social media outfits; however this one focused on the part where the Hidden Blade is seen in the left arm of the main protagonist.

For the uninitiated, the Hidden Blade is the trademark weapon of the members of the Assassin brotherhood. It is designed to enact assassinations and has the ability to extend or retract. The Hidden Blade is also believed to possess a ceremonial status that dates to at least the Achaemenid Empire or when the Hidden Blade was used to kill Xerxes I of Persia through the Assassin Darius.

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Ubisoft might be preparing "Assassin's Creed 2020" to be launched on PlayStation 5 or Xbox Scarlett. Ubisoft

“Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla” Release Window

The recent official reveal by Ubisoft confirmed speculations that the game would have a Vikings theme. Ubisoft, however, did not yet reveal the identity of the main protagonist of “Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla.” Also, the gaming studio did not say when it plans to release the much-awaited title.

On Twitter, Kotaku’s Jason Schreier, when asked if “Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla” is a 2020 game, replied that it is the plan of the gaming studio. The digital journalist also noted that “having two games ready for the launch of the next-generation consoles might serve them well,” referring to Ubisoft’s plan of releasing the “AD” game this year. “Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla” is going to be a massive game with fans eagerly waiting for more interesting details that Ubisoft might drop anytime.

Apart from the cryptic teaser image, Ubisoft Montreal also confirmed that “Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla” has been developed by 15 studios.

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