Assassin's Creed Valhalla: The Siege of Paris
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About Assassin's Creed Valhalla: The Siege of Paris
Assassin's Creed Valhalla: The Siege of Paris is a single-player RPG expansion released in 2021 by Ubisoft Montreal. Set during the Viking Age, it tasks players with infiltrating and conquering Paris as Eivor’s faction. The story centers on a three-year siege of the city, requiring players to complete stealth missions, forge alliances, and manage resources to weaken its defenses. It’s built on the same engine as the base game, with missions split across three distinct phases of the siege. The expansion adds new weapons, tools, and a limited open area within Paris itself. Despite being a paid DLC, it’s designed to feel like a self-contained chapter in the Valhalla saga.
Gameplay
The Siege of Paris revolves around stealth and strategic planning. Players sneak through layered city districts, using tools like the rope dart to disable guards or scale walls. Each phase of the siege introduces new objectives, such as sabotaging supply lines or recruiting allies. Combat remains the same as Valhalla’s core loop, melee, ranged, and stealth takedowns, but Paris’s tight urban layout forces more creative positioning. Missions often require balancing resource management, like maintaining morale and siege engines, before progressing. The final assault phases blend large-scale battles with precision infiltration. Controls and pacing mirror the base game, with minimal mechanical overhauls. Sessions typically last 1, 2 hours, but the expansion’s rigid structure can feel repetitive after the first few missions.
What Players Think
The expansion holds a 72.1/100 on IGDB (17 ratings) with a 38% completion rate. Community moods are split: 42% impressed, 35% frustrated, 18% indifferent. Average playtime is 6 hours, with 62% finishing within 8 hours. Reviewers praise the historical setting and tight stealth mechanics but criticize the lack of new systems or open-world exploration. Snippets highlight Paris’s “authentic atmosphere” and “satisfying endgame siege,” but others call it a “checklist of recycled missions.” Achievement hunters note 32 trophies, 8 of which are gold, with 53% of players earning at least one. The DLC is seen as a decent add-on for Valhalla owners but not essential for newcomers.
PlayPile's Take
The Siege of Paris is best for Valhalla players seeking more story-driven missions. At $20, it’s a low-risk purchase for those invested in the base game’s lore and mechanics. The 32 achievements offer light replay value, but the DLC’s brevity and repetitive structure limit long-term appeal. Combat and stealth fans will appreciate the tighter missions, while history buffs enjoy the setting’s details. Skip it if you’re new to Valhalla or prefer expansive open-world content. It’s a competent but forgettable expansion, ideal for completing a game pass collection but not worth buying separately.
Game Modes
Single player
IGDB Rating
72.1
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