Assassin's Creed Valhalla's next update will require players to re-download full game - Eurogamer.net

Ubisoft is releasing a new update for Assassin's Creed Valhalla next week and, ahead of its arrival, the publisher has warned it'll require players to download the entire game - ranging from around 40GB to 78GB, depending on platform - again.

Ubisoft shared the warning in a post to its forum, explaining a full download would be required with update 1.4.1 as part of base game restructuring needed in order for the development team to support Valhalla's "future content and game updates".

As for what that future content may be, Ubisoft announced Valhalla would be receiving a second year of updates back in June, confirming several new expansions were on the way, starting in 2022.

The publisher is yet to share specifics but clues spotted in Valhalla's Trophy list have suggested the first will be titled Dawn of Ragnarök.

15 Assassin's Creed Valhalla Easter Eggs You Have To See.

Additionally, spoilery leaks have suggested Ubisoft is planning the return of a major Assassin's Creed character, as part of an unprecedented crossover.

However, by consolidating existing game files, the update promises to deliver faster loading screens, improved world data streaming, and overall runtime performance.

Players can also expect smaller overall game sizes on all platforms, as detailed below.

Ubisoft says more specific details on Assassin's Creed Valhalla's upcoming patch - including its precise release date and contents - are "coming soon".

More about Assassin's Creed Valhalla.

Assassin's Creed Valhalla extends current festival, adds new sword.

Assassin's Creed Valhalla reveals a teasing autumn roadmap

Assassin's Creed: Valhalla romance options list, including The Siege of Paris romances, explained

A list of romance options, from one-off flings to stable relationships

Premium only | Off Topic: The weird history of handwriting

Premium only | Off Topic: The many joys of BritBox, the intensely British streaming service

Premium only | The Eurogamer Podcast: Warm drinks with Coffee Talk creator Fahmi

Premium only | Off Topic: Dr Robert Graves and the second hand

No part of this site or its content may be reproduced without the permission of the copyright holder