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Outside of fast travel, your ship was the best way of getting about and navigating the map in Assassin's Creed Odyssey. You could always rely on the vessel to get you somewhere quickly out on the open seas, and naturally, the mode of transport returns in Assassin's Creed Valhalla. However, this time around, it doesn't sound like you'll be engaging in naval combat. It's more about getting to and from battles than sinking ships in the moment -- exemplified by your settlement situated back in Norway which eventually moves to England. Protagonist Eivor returns to them time and time again.

Based on an interview with lead producer Julien Laferrière, Eurogamer comes to the conclusion that Assassin's Creed Valhalla won't place an emphasis on naval combat. "There's no sitting and firing cannons at other boats - Vikings just didn't do that. Instead, your longships act as your fastest means of travel through the English countryside, along waterways which were the main roads of the era." Instead, you'll use longboats to quickly reach and raid English forts before making a speedy getaway.

It's also how you make it back home to your settlement. Laferrière describes it as a homestead you'll want to return to time and time again to see it prosper and grow with time. "It's at the centre of our quests and the centre of the decisions you make. We want players to see the consequences of their actions." Eurogamer mentions that weddings will take place, relationships will be forged between clans, and new buildings will begin to take shape the more you play. That includes a barracks, blacksmith, and a tattoo parlour.

[source eurogamer.net]