In Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Eivor collects a wide variety of weapons and gear – and some even have godlike power. But optimizing your performance and customizing your appearance don't always go hand-in-hand; you may like the look of one piece of gear, even if its stats aren't ideal. Starting today, that won't be a problem in Valhalla anymore. The new title update introduces a transmog feature that lets you change the way an equipped item looks while keeping its other properties intact.
According to Ubisoft's latest blog about the game, the new content and features (which are free to all players as Title Update 1.2.0) are rolling out today, March 16. As for the ability to change the appearance of your weapons and armor, this is what the post says:
"We added Change Appearance aka Transmog to the game.
The transmog feature may be familiar to players of Assassin's Creed Odyssey; the feature was also added to that installment as part of the game's extensive and impressive post-launch support.
The new title update also lays the groundwork for a new seasonal festival (like the Yule Festival this winter) called the Ostara Festival, but the event isn't actually available until March 18. Ubisoft's post describes it like this: "The Ostara Festival will be available from March 18 to April 8. It will feature a bloomy Ravensthorpe, some unique side activities (such as egg hunts), and special rewards."
That's not all the update holds! Players can also find three added skills, make use of a new close camera option, and benefit from a huge list of bug fixes and balance tweaks.
Are you going to jump back into Assassin's Creed Valhalla to check out transmog and the other new additions? Let us know in the comments below! It might be the perfect way to reacquaint yourself with the game before the Wrath of the Druids DLC launches later this spring.
Jade Raymond is an incredible talent in the gaming industry. Following her departure from her executive position for Google Stadia, Raymond has started up a brand new studio called Haven Entertainment. The Montreal-based team has many plans coming down the pipeline, including a new IP already in development for PlayStation.
The CEO and founder of Haven Entertainment took to the PlayStation Blog to tease what's next, first outlining the wild ride the last 12 months has been. From the ongoing pandemic and social justice movements happening in the U.S. to the tragedy that is how Google has handled its staff working on Stadia, all of it played a part in Raymond's self-reflection regarding what's next for her. After asking herself "what really matters," she decided that it was time to put her 25 years of industry experience into a brand new studio with Haven.
Haven is an independent studio made up of many talented individuals within the gaming industry, some of which Raymond herself has a working history with. The vision is to "do what we are most passionate about" and make incredible video games.
It’s time for us to refocus on games in a place where we can practice our crafts without any barriers or impediments. We want to create worlds where players can escape, have fun, express themselves, and find community. We want to pour our passion into a project. We want to make something wondrous for people to experience. Because we believe in the power of games to bring joy to people’s lives. And Sony does, too. Their commitment to excellence is unmatched. It’s why I couldn’t be happier for their backing and support.With an unbridled passion for game creation with incredible freedom, Raymond feels that PlayStation is the best fit to realize that vision. The new studio's first IP will be anyone's guess, but she did mention that she can't wait to share what this unannounced IP is with the world and that it will be exclusive to PlayStation.
There is no denying that PlayStation is a powerhouse for exclusive games and incredible first-party titles. The philosophy by which Haven stands is admirable and a breath of fresh air for gamers and developers alike that want to experience new and exciting gaming adventures. For those that create them, this freedom to create without overbearing boundaries and restrictions is a massive deal, and we're excited to learn more about what fruit this new studio will bear.
In addition to the 20 new Bethesda games, Xbox Game Pass is adding even more games to the subscription service with popular adventures like Octopath Traveler, Yakuza 6, and more. Oh, and Undertale, which was confirmed earlier this week with exclusive Xbox-only additions.
The Xbox Game Pass is an always-evolving subscription service with a constant influx of new titles added and games being removed to make room. Here is what's coming to (and what's leaving) Xbox Game Pass this month without further adieu.
For those that may not have Xbox Game Pass yet, it's a deal that you've likely heard a lot about in the past year. It's grown exponentially, and the value is undeniable. For those still on the fence, there are two options to choose from with the normal Xbox Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate. Xbox Game Pass is $9.99, whereas the Ultimate version includes Xbox Live for $14.99.
It's a solid investment, especially if you're a little pickier when it comes to games. Xbox Game Pass allows players access to over 100 titles at no additional cost outside of the membership, including first-party day one additions and acquired studio games (like Bethesda).
Thoughts on the latest Xbox Game Pass additions? What do you hope gets added next? Sound off with your thoughts in the comment section below!
Sam Wilson (a.k.a. Falcon) returns in the upcoming Disney+ series The Falcon and The Winter Soldier on March 19, and Marvel and Xbox are celebrating by teaming up to show actor Anthony Mackie how it's done. You know, since he was booped out of literally existing for five whole years.
The question of "Where the hell is Bucky?" is answered once more when the Winter Soldier and Falcon team up for the new show, but a shiny new television series doesn't equate to "getting gud" in games. In a playful new promotion for the upcoming Disney show, Sam Wilson wanders aimlessly into a game store with money in his pockets and five years' worth of life missing. When he approaches a familiar face in the store to ask what he's missed out on, a conveniently perfect advertisement for the Xbox Game Pass comes into play.
Crafty marketing is crafty.
Click here to watch embedded mediaOn March 19 there will be another Falcon experience on Xbox Live and it will include the chance to earn 100 Microsoft Rewards points for those that download the Disney+ app through Xbox. To get this offer, it will be available from March 19 to March 22! You can learn more here.
There was another video added in the latest Xbox Wire blog post, which can be seen below:
Click here to watch embedded mediaWith the new series on the horizon with Falcon front and center, Disney+ continues to kill it in terms of content. With even more Star Wars experiences on the horizon and the conclusion of WandaVision, it will be interesting to see how this particular streaming service continues to evolve.
Thoughts on the Marvel and Xbox crossover with the above Falcon promo? Sound off in the comment section below!
Even though The Falcon and The Winter Soldier is set to premiere on Disney+ this weekend, many of us are still reeling from the events of WandaVision. Namely, one particular revelation that became one of the show’s best sequences. Like anything that’s cool, someone has remade that enchanting moment in Animal Crossing: New Horizons and the result is both impressively accurate and hilariously cute.
Spoilers exist from this point on so be sure you’ve watched at least most of WandaVision (as in the first seven episodes) before proceeding forward. You have been warned!
Okay, so if you’re still reading at this point then you’ve probably already guessed that the moment in question is the wonderful earworm that is the “Agatha All Along” song from episode 7 of the series. The reveal of Agatha Harkness as the true culprit behind Wanda’s troubles was a memorable one, mainly due to the absurdly catchy musical number announcing her presence. Great-Bit Arcade, a YouTube channel filled with fun Animal Crossing parodies of popular TV shows, managed to accurately remake the sequence in Animal Crossing. In short, it’s phenomenal and provides a new reason to relive that moment one more time.
Click here to watch embedded mediaGreat-Bit Arcade uploaded the video two weeks ago but we figured we’d wait until now to share it, in order to give our readers ample to catch up on WandaVision and for the fallout from spoilers to settle a bit. I loved this song when I watched the show live (I think it's one of the singular best things in the entire MCU), and I legitimately laughed out loud at this parody. Also, the image of villager Agatha holding a shovel when she gleefully admits to killing Sparky the dog is even darker here than in the real version.
For more standard Animal Crossing content, Nintendo just unveiled a big update laying out all of the upcoming additions hitting the game this week. If you’re looking for another MCU crossover with gaming, Microsoft hooked up with actor Anthony Mackie to help get Falcon back into video games.