Fans of the Assassin's Creed series will be delighted to hear that Assassin's Creed 2 composer Jesper Kyd is making a comeback to the series, and will be producing the soundtrack for the recently announced Assassin's Creed Valhalla, although he will be joined by other talented composers.
As revealed by Ubisoft earlier today, Jesper Kyd will be joined by Sarah Schachner — who players may be familiar with, since she's also composed the soundtracks for Assassin's Creed Origins, Anthem, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.
Assassin's Creed Valhalla will also see Norwegian composer Einar Selvik making his debut as a video game composer; giving that much-needed Norse vibe to the latest entry in the Assassin's Creed series.
For those who may not be familiar with Selvik's work, you'll be pleased to find out that he has composed for the History Channel's critically acclaimed series Vikings, so thhe is already a very welcome addition to produce music for Assassin's Creed Valhalla.
If there is one thing that the Assassin's Creed series has always gotten right, is the phenomenal soundtracks that help players immerse even more in the games' rich worlds, and it seems that Assassin's Creed Valhalla is already in great hands in that particular regard.
We're happy to confirm that @jesperkyd and @sarahschachner are the composers for #AssassinsCreedValhalla, and we’re also working with @EinarSelvik1 who is writing the game’s original songs.
— Assassin's Creed (@assassinscreed) May 12, 2020
Yes, it's true, I have returned to the world of @AssassinsCreed! I’m composing the score for Assassin’s Creed #Valhalla along with @SarahSchachner , plus original songs by @einarselvik1. Thanks to all the fans for your enthusiasm and amazing support! #AssassinsCreed pic.twitter.com/uoxOm6HQ4L
— Jesper Kyd (@JesperKyd) May 12, 2020
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Yes, I am composing the soundtrack for #AssassinsCreedValhalla alongside @JesperKyd (You’ll also be getting some original songs by @EinarSelvik1 of @wardruna). We’ll share more news soon. So excited! pic.twitter.com/u3TaEHEH3f
— Sarah Schachner (@SarahSchachner) May 12, 2020
In Assassin’s Creed® Valhalla, you are Eivor, a fierce Viking warrior raised on tales of battle and glory. Explore a dynamic and beautiful open world set against the brutal backdrop of England’s Dark Ages. Raid your enemies, grow your settlement, and build your political power in your quest to earn your place among the gods in Valhalla.
Assassin's Creed Valhalla is expected to release for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PC, and Stadia this Holiday.
