Assassin's Creed Valhalla 1.0.4 Update: Full Patch Notes

What's New in the Assassin's Creed Valhalla 1.0.4 Update?

Assassin's Creed Valhalla 1.0.4 Contents

PERFORMANCE MODE

An option was added to the game letting players choose between performance and visual quality.

Features:

• This option applies to Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5.
• Selecting Performance mode lets the game adjust resolution and graphics settings to maintain 60 FPS.
• Selecting Quality lets the game maintain 30 FPS while running maximum resolution and graphics settings.

Newly Added Services

• A new background image was added to the title screen.
• Various visual effects were added to improve visuals.
• An option to automatically assign unspent skill points was added. This option can be accessed from the middle of the skill tree.
• Headers for the relevant sections were added: "Weapon Runes" and "Armor Runes."
• A warning screen was added when switching from a language that supports TTS to one that doesn't.
• The gear cap was raised to 82.
• New gear was added to traders once payment level 6 is reached.

Balancing Elements

• Gear quality was updated to match intended values.
• "Assassination Damage Stat" was added to the character stats page.
• Duplicate gear was removed from the inventory.
• Heavy attack modifiers can no longer be applied to ranged attacks.

Assassin's Creed Valhalla 1.0.4 GAMEPLAY IMPROVEMENTS

Save Game

• Fixed an issue where loading a save wouldn't start from the correct location.
• Added an option to save with a new title when saving the game.
• Added a warning notification when a save attempt fails.

GRAPHICS, AUDIO, ANIMATION

• Fixed various graphical issues.
• Fixed various FX issues.
• Fixed various visual issues with Eivor's cape.
• Fixed various audio issues.
• Fixed various lighting issues.
• Fixed shadow resolution issues that occurred at high elevations.

WORLD

• Fixed various texture and object placement issues.
• Fish in Norway will now only appear in bad weather.
• Fixed issues where the player would get stuck in certain locations.
• Ravens in Asgard will no longer randomly fall from the sky.

Gameplay and Combat

• Fixed issues with aiming a bow.
• Fixed an issue where dogs would float into the air once Eivor started liking dogs.
• Blocking Springald rockets will now drain your "stamina."
• Guards who clearly witness Eivor striking their allies will now become hostile and sound the alarm.
• Guards will now hear the sound of bodies hitting the ground.
• Improved reactions to being whistled at.

• Firing a bow from a longship will now consume an arrow.
• Players can now perform an air assassination on sleeping NPCs.
• Improved fish-reeling mechanics.
• Fixed an animation glitch that occurred while galloping a horse in combat.
• Crowds will now cheer you on during drinking games.

Quests

• Fixed various texture issues during cutscenes.
• Fixed various issues preventing players from completing quests or related to world events.
• Players can no longer use the fishing rod or the horn while walking drunk with Tewdr.

USER INTERFACE

• Fixed various input issues related to mouse and keyboard.
• Experienced travelers can now appear on the world map.
• Fixed an issue where the map wouldn't update after getting information from an experienced traveler.
• After Odin's Sight range was increased, enemies can now be seen on the map for longer.
• Reduced the view distance for Synin's resources.
• Improved enemy target-lock mechanics.

• After all trinkets are sold, "Sell all trinkets" will now appear grayed out.
• Boss power levels can now be seen on health bars. This does not apply to normal enemies.
• Normal brightness settings can no longer be applied to HDR settings.
• The Codex will no longer preview or block certain events in advance.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Fixed an issue where players couldn't use any ability after the Dive of the Valkyries ability was interrupted.
• Allied NPCs or horses can no longer trigger certain traps.
• Flame powder traps will now explode when an arrow passes through them.

Raids

• "Force Open" will now display correctly even when nearby allies are in combat.
• Fixed an issue where allies wouldn't help Eivor open a door during raids.
• Allies will now return to the longship once a raid is completed.

PHOTO MODE

• Effect values can now be adjusted using the arrow keys or WASD.
• The No Filter option will now work correctly.
• Fixed an issue where an "Online Service Error" would appear while viewing photos on the world map.

SYSTEM

• Updated the "read me" files to show accurate computer specs.
• Added extra checkpoints to some boss fights.
• Fixed an issue causing controllers to vibrate continuously.
• Fixed an issue that caused players to get stuck on a black screen after closing the menu when starting the game.
• Updated auto-detect configuration for the Nvidia GeForce 1650 S.
• Adjusted starred items to be clearer once first released.