Assassin&s;s Creed Valhalla: Wrath of the Druids

Assassin&s;s Creed Valhalla: Wrath of the Druids

May 13, 2021

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Assassin&s;s Creed Valhalla&s;s Wrath of the Druids DLC is the first major expansion to the 2020 open-world adventure. It sees Eivor head to Ireland, and as well as a significantly sized landmass to explore, you can expect a handful of new characters to meet, and cosmetics and items to unlock.

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75.3

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Critic Reviews (39)

Alex Gibson The Nerd Stash May 2021
70.0 /100

"I’m sure hardcore Valhalla fans hungry for a new adventure won’t necessarily be upset to hear that Wrath of the Druids delivers more of the same. Certainly, if you loved the main game you’ll appreciate more content to sink your …"

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Annika Bavendiek GamePro May 2021
71.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

75.0

"The wrath of the druids offers the usual Valhalla experience, only in Irish, but it gives away potential."

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Brandon Adams Attack of the Fanboy May 2021
80.0 /100

"If you are still enjoying Valhalla then Wrath of the Druids is worth a gander. Hopefully the Siege of Paris expansion breaks the mold a little, but for now this first expansion acts as a serviceable excuse to revisit Assassin&s;s …"

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Chris Carter Destructoid May 2021
65.0 /100

"Wrath of the Druids is simply more Assassin&s;s Creed Valhalla, with a few added twists and some of the same baggage. The benefit of not swinging for the fences is that you&s;re getting more AC comfort food, even if it …"

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Chris Shive Hardcore Gamer May 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

50.0

"Assassin&s;s Creed Valhalla: Wrath of the Druids offers a sizeable amount of new content to an already huge game."

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Daniele Dolce The Games Machine May 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

80.0

"Wrath of the Druids is in fact a "more of the same" expansion, but it can count on a much more compact map than the one of AC Valhalla. This has benefited the storytelling and the pace of the game, …"

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Daniel Quesada Hobby Consolas May 2021
66.0 /100

"It repeats the typical mistake of other DLCs from the franchise (repeating the mechanics of the main game with a coat of paint), but its simple, focused story is well developed."

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85.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

84.0

"Ireland is beautiful beyond words, the hidden secrets make exploring the Emerald Isle more fascinating than the paint by numbers main campaign, and if you&s;re looking for plenty of familiar bang for your Hiberno-Norse coinage, Wrath of the Druids certainly …"

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Davide Mancini IGN Italy May 2021
78.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

80.0

"Wrath of the Druids is a solid expansion for Assassin&s;s Creed Valhalla, surprisingly huge and well structured, but at the time quite self indulgent in terms of storytelling and a little bit unpolished. It brings an interesting variant gameplay loop …"

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David Flynn GamingTrend May 2021
75.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

75.0

"Wrath of the Druids is simply more Assassin&s;s Creed Valhalla, both for good and ill. For a paid expansion, it doesn&s;t add much new or interesting and the main quest doesn&s;t have much to deal with Druids. Still, more Valhalla …"

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Francesco De Meo Wccftech May 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

75.0

"Assassin&s;s Creed Valhalla - Wrath of the Druids is a more than worthy expansion to the latest entry in the series, featuring a new beautiful map to explore, an engaging story, charming characters, new abilities, and plenty of other new …"

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Gabriele Laurino Everyeye.it May 2021
75.0 /100

"Druids&s; wrath is ultimately good additional content for assassin&s;s creed valhalla season pass. The Irish expansion provides a challenging and stimulating experience, and in terms of quantity the content proposed in the DLC has been more than satisfactory. It is …"

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James Berich Press Start May 2021
85.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

50.0

"All in all, Wrath of the Druids is a great addition to Valhalla’s already well-bolstered package. Visiting Ireland, learning about its rich history and mythology is something I’d never thought that I would be interested in. But Wrath of the …"

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Jarrett Green IGN May 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

85.0

"A strong Irish story and a few interesting battles amid a sea of run-of-the-mill recycled quests make Wrath of the Druids worth a return trip to Assassin&s;s Creed Valhalla."

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Jason Rodriguez PC Invasion May 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

82.0

"Though there are a few minor issues, Assassin&s;s Creed Valhalla: Wrath of the Druids gives you a lot of reasons to continue Eivor&s;s journey thanks to a lush and vibrant land to explore. Fighting the druidic cult is also a …"

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Jennifer Locke Windows Central May 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

67.0

"Wrath of the Druids is very much an expansion to Valhalla, for better or worse. It doesn&s;t bring anything new to the table, but there are over a dozen hours of content in Ireland to experience. If you&s;re looking for …"

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John Werner Impulsegamer May 2021
98.0 /100

Graphics

96.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

94.0

""Assassin&s;s Creed Valhalla: Wrath of the Druids" is an incredible DLC and brings an enormous amount of new items, abilities, cosmetic items, and locations for players to discover. Ireland makes for the perfect location to expand the Valhalla experience, keeping …"

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Jordan Baranowski GameSkinny May 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"Wrath of the Druids DLC for Assassin&s;s Creed Valhalla takes Eivor to Ireland. It&s;s got more than enough twists on the base formula to pull you back in."

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Jordan Ramée GameSpot May 2021
50.0 /100

"Wrath of the Druids is Assassin&s;s Creed Valhalla&s;s first major post-launch DLC, though its story unfortunately doesn&s;t tie back to the main game very well."

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Joshua Duckworth Game Rant May 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"Overall, Wrath of the Druids is not a bad addition to Assassin&s;s Creed Valhalla. It&s;s even a good one for those who want any reason to step in Eivor&s;s shoes again. But for those who have turned their attention elsewhere, …"

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92.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

85.0

"‎It is true that there will be some players who may consider it continuing or who do not add enough content and novelties to justify their purchase, especially with some mechanics that may become repetitive or somewhat generic locations, but …"

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Mark Delaney GameSpot May 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"Assassin&s;s Creed Valhalla: Wrath of the Druids review: This Ubisoft DLC delivers more of what players loved, now in Ireland, and that&s;s it."

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Mark Steighner Hardcore Gamer May 2021
89.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

87.0

Story

90.0

"Wrath of the Druids is a substantial, mechanically strong and visually impressive expansion for Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and anyone who appreciated the main game will absolutely enjoy Eivor’s journey to the Emerald Isle. Wrath of the Druids does not make …"

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Marshall Honorof Tom&s;s Guide May 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

70.0

"Assassin&s;s Creed Valhalla: Wrath of the Druids is an expansion that plays it safe, delivering the same basic gameplay and structure as the core title."

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Michael Leri PlayStation LifeStyle May 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

58.0

"Wrath of the Druids has a lot of the same shortcomings as the main game. The story is too concerned with political intrigue that isn’t that intriguing, the landscape is mostly barren greenery that’s unexciting to traverse, and the overall …"

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Mick Fraser God is a Geek May 2021
90.0 /100

"Assassin&s;s Creed Valhalla: Wrath of the Druids presents a good 12 to 18 hours of new story and side content, with loads to get stuck into."

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Mike Williams PCMag May 2021
60.0 /100

"Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Wrath of the Druids moves the action from England to a beautiful but similar new Ireland locale. Wrath is good if you’re hungry for more Valhalla, but the new features add minimally to the experience, so this …"

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Nirav Gandhi GameLuster May 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

65.0

"I loved Assassin&s;s Creed Valhalla, and so I loved my time with Wrath of the Druids. But after a 55 hour base game, a change of pace would have been very welcome."

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Richard Scott-Jones PCGamesN May 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

76.0

Story

72.0

"A hefty expansion that offers up to 20 more hours of what Valhalla does so brilliantly, slightly marred by some half-baked side quests."

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Richard Seagrave GameSpew May 2021
70.0 /100

"It’s hard to call Wrath of the Druids essential, but those seeking to eke out yet more gameplay from Assassin’s Creed Valhalla would be wise to check it out. As I explored the countryside of Ireland, including iconic landmarks such …"

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Robert Ramsey Push Square May 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

80.0

"Assassin&s;s Creed Valhalla: Wrath of the Druids is one of the series&s; best expansions. In its beautiful but sombre open world depiction of Ireland, it provides an intriguing story that combines history and folklore to great effect. A range of …"

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Rob Gordon Screen Rant May 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

40.0

"This leaves Wrath of the Druids as a decent if uninspired first major DLC pack for Assassin&s;s Creed Valhalla. Its truly brilliant moments are worth playing, and those who enjoyed the core gameplay loop of the main game will be …"

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Saeed Aghababaie Gamefa May 2021
83.0 /100

"Assassin&s;s Creed Valhalla: Wrath of the Druids is one of the top DLCs of recent years. New storyline and our journey in Ireland is really enjoying and entertains you with more than 20 hours of fresh content."

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Sebastian Quiroz Atomix May 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

75.0

"Wrath of the Druids is a DLC that is responsible for delivering an entertaining story with a couple of changes to the formula seen in Assassin&s;s Creed: Valhalla"

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Shubhankar Parijat GamingBolt May 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

62.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

30.0

"Wrath of the Druids is an enjoyable addition to Assassin&s;s Creed Valhalla&s;s epic journey, even though it can feel a bit inessential."

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Simon Sayers PlayStation Universe May 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

72.0

"Wrath of the Druids does exactly what you&s;d expect: more of Valhalla&s;s gameplay with a new story arc. With a large amount of extra content for players, and a whole new region to explore that feels distinctly different from England, …"

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Steve Farrelly AusGamers May 2021
78.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

42.0

"Ireland may be a neighbouring stomping ground to <b>England</b>, but that doesn&s;t mean they&s;re like for like in the biome department."

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Thomas Pillon Gameblog May 2021
50.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

50.0

"Despite the prospect of discovering the green lands of Ireland, it&s;s hard to get excited after a dozen hours spent on The Wrath of the Druids: this first expansion of Assassin&s;s Creed Valhalla is content despite a handful of novelties …"

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Tom Phillips Eurogamer May 2021
75.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

75.0

"Wrath of the Druids is a meaty expansion which succeeds in taking Valhalla to new shores, even if the path sometimes feels familiar."

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