Assassin’s Creed Valhalla has added all sorts of fascinating new details to this long-running franchise, even as it offers a very detailed look at 9th Century Viking culture. All of that is fueling Dark Horse’s latest companion book, The World of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Journey to the North — Logs and Files of a Hidden One.
This 208-page art book is presented as an in-universe journal written from the point of view of Hytham, a character introduced in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla as a tutor to the main character, Eivor. The book chronicles the lore and stories driving the plot of the game, serving as both an expansion of Valhalla’s story and a look at the real history that inspired the game.
Here’s dark Horse’s official summary for the book:
This full-color, oversized hardcover is presented as a journal kept by Hytham himself, which allows readers to experience Assassin’s Creed Valhalla as they never have before. This tome chronicles Viking culture, history, lore, and mythology amid the action and drama of the hit video game.
Discover the history and culture of the Raven Clan Vikings as they struggle against the Order of the Ancients. Get an in-depth view of the setting of the game with descriptions and depictions of in-game characters and locals as the Vikings move from Norway to England, Ireland, and Francia. What best-kept secrets will you uncover at Hytham’s side?
The World of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Journey to the North — Logs and Files of a Hidden One will be offered in both standard and Deluxe Edition hardcover forms. The latter version includes a protective slipcase, unique cover art and a folio of art prints. The standard version is priced at $39.99 and the Deluxe Edition is priced at $99.99. Both versions will release on March 14, 2023 in bookstores and March 15 in comic shops.
Dark Horse has previously expanded on the world of Valhalla through both spinoff comics like Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Forgotten Myths and Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Song of Glory.
Ubisoft recently revealed Assassin’s Creed Mirage, a game that promises to return to the franchise’s roots with a smaller, more stealth-focused experience. You can preorder both the standard and deluxe edition versions now. Also be sure to check out IGN’s guide to playing the entire Assassin’s Creed series in order.
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