Assassin’s Creed Valhalla update 1.8.0 is now available across all platforms, finally introducing the long-awaited New Game+ mode. Players can begin another playthrough after completing the Holy Day quest, the final quest in the Hamtunscire region. This allows access to New Game+ before reaching the game’s true ending.
The new mode also introduces progressively increasing difficulty with each subsequent playthrough, giving returning players a greater challenge. The update was released on November 5, 2026, at 14:00 UTC, with download sizes ranging from 5.26 GB on PlayStation 5 to 15.02 GB on Xbox Series X|S.
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Update 1.8.0 Patch Notes
New Game+
- Added New Game+ mode, allowing players to restart their Viking adventure after completing the required main story quest.
- Players must complete the Holy Day quest, the final quest in the Hamtunscire region, to unlock New Game+.
- New Game+ becomes available before completing the game’s true ending.
- Each subsequent New Game+ playthrough becomes progressively more difficult.
- Players can replay the adventure multiple times, with increasing challenges on each new playthrough.
Update Release and Availability
- Update 1.8.0 is available on all supported platforms.
- Release date: November 5, 2026.
- Release time: 14:00 UTC / 9:00 AM ET / 6:00 AM PT.
Patch Download Sizes
- Ubisoft Connect (PC): 12.27 GB.
- Steam (PC): 7.8 GB.
- Xbox Series X|S: 15.02 GB.
- PlayStation 5: 5.26 GB.
- PlayStation 4: 13.42 GB.
- Xbox One: 13.8 GB.
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla was released on December 6, 2022, for PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. The game was developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft.
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