Assassin’s Creed 2 composer Jesper Kyd returns for Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (update)
A composer of Assassin’s Creed games long gone by is returning for Ubisoft’s latest.
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Update: May 12, 2020Ubisoft hasofficially confirmedthat Jesper Kyd and Sarah Schachner are composing the soundtrack for Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, while Einar Selvik is writing the original songs for the game.
While Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is looking to move the franchise forward in many ways, a composer who worked on the series several games ago is returning. Jesper Kyd, well-known for his work composing forAssassin’s Creed 2, Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood and Assassin’s Creed: Revelations, is returning to help compose the soundtrack for Assassin’s Creed Valhalla.
As seen here on theGerman Uplay storefront, Jesper Kyd is listed as one of the composers for the Assassin’s Creed Valhalla soundtrack, alongside Sarah Schachner and Einar Selvik. Schachner is no stranger to the franchise, having worked as the composer on Assassin’s Creed Origins. Meanwhile, Selvik composed for the TV show Vikings.
Needless to say, this should make for quite the powerful composing trio, especially given thedark settingand more personal focus of the story hinted at so far. Hopefully we’ll see more of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla atUbisoft Forward, a showcase on July 12 where Ubisoft will presenting new games and more.
Related: Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Beowulf DLC mission listed on Uplay
Conquer new lands for glory and honor
This new entry in the long-running franchise follows Eivor, a man or woman of your choosing who leads a Viking settlement in raids and battles against the Saxons. While you’ll explore Norway and the kingdoms of England, it won’t quite be the largest Assassin’s Creed game in the franchise.
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