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Backed by the games industry trade body UKIE,
Via the provision of over 5000 PC codes to 52 schools, the full suite of Discovery Tour releases covering Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece and most recently the Viking Age, will be integrated into lesson plans to inspire, engage, and educate pupils on historical culture. As part of the rollout,
Discovery Tour is a dedicated franchise that lets visitors freely roam these historical time periods to learn more about their history and daily life. Students, teachers, non-gamers, and dedicated players can discover these eras at their own pace or embark on guided tours curated by historians and experts.
With the release of a brand-new chapter of the Assassin's Creed educational expansion on 19th October, Discovery Tour: Viking Age will shed light on the Viking era and allow players to discover more about the history and traditions of the time.
Developed by Ubisoft Montreal, with the goal of putting narrative and storytelling at the heart of the experience, players will be able to step into the shoes of Viking and Anglo-Saxon characters from the time while living out their stories and adventures and interacting with the world around them. Designed in close collaboration with historians and archaeologists, this non-violent, interactive learning experience is an engaging deep dive into the Viking Age in ninth-century
Commenting on this partnership, Shahneila Saeed (Head of Education and Programme Director for
Discovery Tour: Viking Age will be free for all owners of Assassin's Creed Valhalla and will be available on the same platforms as the main game. The PC standalone version of Discovery Tour: Viking Age will be available via Ubisoft Connect and on the
For global information about the Discovery Tour franchise and the two first opuses on Ancient Egypt and Ancient Greece, please visit https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/game/assassins-creed/discovery-tour.
For more information on Assassin's Creed, please visit assassinscreed.com.
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About Discovery Tour: The Discovery Tours are non-violent, scientifically validated educational experiences that dive deep into the traditions and cultures of the time periods presented in the Assassin's Creed games. Created by Ubisoft Montreal in close collaboration with historians, archeologists and academics, they are an interactive, fun and efficient way to learn about History.
About Assassin's Creed: Since it first launched in 2007, the Assassin's Creed series has sold more than 155 million games worldwide. The franchise is now established as one of the best-selling series in video game history. Recognized for having some of the richest, most engrossing storytelling in the industry, Assassin's Creed transcends video games, branching out into numerous other entertainment media.
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