AC Valhalla New Game Plus
Six years after launch - and three years after its "final" update - Assassin's Creed Valhalla is finally getting its most-requested feature. New Game Plus lands November 5, 2026.
Quick answer: yes, it's real - Ubisoft confirmed Valhalla's NG+ for November 5, 2026 in the franchise's Fall 2026 Update. It carries over your progression but comes with dedicated scaling, so endgame gear won't trivialise the run.
What the update adds
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| New Game Plus | Restart Eivor's story keeping skills and equipment - with dedicated NG+ scaling so enemies and content match your power. |
| Optional Power progression | A new mode where Gear, Runes and Masteries combine into Eivor's overall Power rating. |
| Divine Gear | A new quality tier available for all items. |
| Mithril | New resource for upgrading Divine Gear and strengthening runes. |
| More rewards | New runes, new achievements/trophies and a stash system for storing items. |
| Naoe outfit | A Master Assassin outfit inspired by Naoe from Assassin's Creed Shadows. |
Still to come: Ubisoft promised full patch notes and news on current-generation console updates in the days around launch.
Why this took six years
Ubisoft told players back in 2022 that NG+ wasn't coming - the game's size after multiple expansions made it too daunting. The Fall 2026 announcement explicitly calls it the "(very, very, very) long-awaited" patch.
Reception matters beyond Valhalla: Ubisoft says it will use feedback from this release when considering similar updates for other Assassin's Creed games - so how the mode lands could decide whether older entries get NG+ too.
Before you start a NG+ run
| Tip | Why |
|---|---|
| Finish your current run first | NG+ carries over a completed save's skills and gear - an unfinished save starts weaker. |
| Expect resistance | Dedicated scaling means enemies are tuned for your endgame power - it's not a victory lap. |
| Budget 100+ hours | A single Valhalla playthrough with expansions is enormous - NG+ is a serious commitment. |
| Farm Mithril early | The new Divine Gear upgrade path is the long-tail progression of the mode. |
FAQ
When does AC Valhalla New Game Plus come out?
November 5, 2026 - announced in Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Fall 2026 Update on October 29.
Does NG+ carry over gear and skills?
Yes - much of your progression carries over, including equipment and builds, but the mode has dedicated scaling so the run isn't trivial.
Is the NG+ update free?
Yes - it's a free update for all Valhalla owners on all platforms.
What is Mithril in Valhalla NG+?
A new resource added by the update, used to upgrade Divine-quality gear and strengthen runes.