Now that the next installment in theAssassin’s Creedseries is out, players are discovering thatAssassin’s Creed Valhalladoesn’t seem to have acontroversial feature thatAssassin’s Creed Odysseyhad.
As players are forming their own Viking adventure inAssassin’s Creed Valhalla, some have noticed that the game has a storefront where they canpurchase things like cosmetic items, collectibles, and other trinkets. However, one thing that the in-game store does not have are XP Boosters that were featured in the previousAssassin’s Creedgame. What this means is that the entire grind aspect has been brought down, and that players don’t have to force themselves into buying XP Boosters in order to level up quickly through gameplay inAssassin’s Creed Valhalla,without having to take part in repetitive, grind-y missions like the last game featured.
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One possible reason for Ubisoft opting to not include XP Boosters in the game is due to the community’s backlash back when the item was discovered inAssassin’s Creed Odyssey. Players weren’t all that happy to find out that progressing through the game at a steady pace meant they had to pay $10 on top of whatever they paid for the game. The idea to incorporateXP Boosters inAssassin’s Creed Odysseyleft a sour taste in many mouths, thus causing fans to wonder ifAssassin’s Creed Valhallawould get the same treatment. However, that doesn’t seem to be the case.
Another reason to not include XP Boosters inAssassin’s Creed Valhalladeals with in-game mechanics. According to those who are currently adventuring through the game, they are earning skill points at a steady speed without getting into too much tedious gameplay. Additionally, the story is paced in such a way that it makes players feel like they aren’t being slowed down and absolutely need to grind XP in order to progress. Although there are areas that are meant for higher levels, there is stillplenty to do inAssassin’s Creed Valhalla.
Since players don’t have to worry about spending extra money on XP Boosters this time around, they can still further supportValhallaby purchasing paid expansions in the future. With Ubisoft outlining what the expansions are going to be, players can get a good idea of what awaits them once those expansions release.
Assassin’s Creed Valhallais available now on PC, PS4, Stadia, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X. A PS5 version of the game launches alongside the console on November 12.
