Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Valhalla has received its patch notes for Title Update 1.60 which adds a brand-new game mode – The Forgotten Saga. Eivor ventures into Niflheim’s depths to take on difficult foes in the new rogue-lite mode, which is free for all players.
Upon visiting Asgard for the first time in the main story, you can construct a new building in Ravensthorpe to access the Forgotten Saga mode. Your equipment and perks don’t transfer over, and it has no Power level requirements. Simply jump in, survive against all odds and attempt to defy fate. Check out the deep dive trailer here for more details.
In addition to the new mode, the Sigrblot Festival will be available from August 4th to 25th. It sees players exchanging opals for different rewards. Accessing it requires finishing the narrative arc for either Grantebridgescire or Ledecestrescire while having a level 2 settlement. For more details on the various improvements and changes, check out the full patch notes below.
ASSASSIN’S CREED VALHALLA – TITLE UPDATE 1.6.0
Patch Sizes:
- Xbox Series X|S: 26 GB
- Xbox One: 19.6 GB
- PlayStation 5: 12.5 GB
- PlayStation 4: 17.5 GB
- PC: 23.7 GB
NEW CONTENT
New Free Game Mode: The Forgotten Saga
- Added the new free game mode to the game.
- Plunge into the depths of Niflheim and face overwhelming odds in this exciting, rogue-lite inspired, free game-mode for Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. Accessible for all players once they have reached Asgard in the main game. This new mode provides a formidable challenge for players with a unique quest to defy fate.
- After you’ve visited Asgard for the first time, a new building can be constructed in Ravensthorpe that will provide access to the Forgotten Saga mode. There are no power level requirements to access this content, and the equipment and perks you have unlocked throughout England do not transfer over.
Sigrblot Festival returns!
The Sigrblot Festival has returned to the game.
- Sigrblot returns to Ravensthorpe for a limited time. From August 4-25 participate in the festival and exchange opals for exclusive festival rewards. To access the Sigrblot festival players much reach England and complete one of the first two narrative arcs (Grantebridgescire OR Ledecestrescire) and be at least at Settlement Level 2.
BUG FIXES & IMPROVEMENTS
Expansion 3: Dawn of Ragnarök
Main Quests, World Events, and Side Activities
Addressed
- The movable light beam in Alethorpis stuck, making it impossible to solve the puzzle for the Book of the Knowledge.
- Unable to move the stone block to obtain the Dwarven Blacksmith Cloak in Svaldal.
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
Main Quests, World Events, and Side Activities
Addressed
- Cannot complete the quest Wedding Horns, as Rued spawns in dead.
World
Addressed
- Reda only offers one daily contract instead of two.
Mastery Challenge
Addressed
- Anderitum Hideout Raven Challenge: Addressed the persisting issue that prevents the looting of the key from Destroyer if the player has already acquired it without unlocking the door.
Miscellaneous
Addressed
- When using Dual Spears the light combo finisher attack doesn’t work as intended.
- When using the Algurnir Dane Axe, perks from other Bows and Gear will not activate.
- Twilight pack shows as available for purchase when it is owned on Xbox and PC platforms.
- Discounts for owning gear from a pack in the animus store isn’t consistent.
- The VFX from the Blood Elf Eye-Wrap gear can be seen during some cutscenes.
- Selecting “Sell all trinkets” at a store will sell trade goods as well.
UI/HUD
Addressed
- Button prompts in pop-up messages in the store do not align correctly with the pop-up box.
- Incorrect thumbnail for Edward Kenway’s outfit in the Inventory screen.
