Ubisoft Launches Valiant Hearts Titles on Console and PC
Ubisoft has officially released Valiant Hearts: Coming Home and Valiant Hearts: The Collection across a variety of gaming platforms, including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC through Ubisoft Connect. This collection bundles together Valiant Hearts: The Great War with its sequel, Valiant Hearts: Coming Home, offering gamers a comprehensive experience of the series narrative set during World War I.
An In-depth Look at the Valiant Hearts Series
Valiant Hearts: The Great War, the first game in the series, introduces players to the intertwined lives of five characters navigating the challenges and horrors of World War I. The narrative focuses on Karl, a German soldier; Emile, his French father-in-law; Freddie, an American volunteer; Anna, a French combat nurse; and Walt, a medic’s dog assisting in missions.
The sequel, Valiant Hearts: Coming Home, initially a mobile game exclusive to Netflix and developed by Ubisoft Montpellier in collaboration with Old Skull Games, continues to explore the impacts of World War I through four interconnected stories. This game adds new characters, including James from the Harlem Hellfighters, and highlights the significant cultural impact of jazz music during the era, featuring a jazz soundtrack by Jason Moran available on music streaming platforms.
Ubisoft Da Nang’s Role and Insights from the Development Team
Ubisoft Da Nang played a pivotal role in adapting Valiant Hearts: Coming Home for PC and console platforms, responding to community requests and aiming to broaden the game’s audience. Established in 2020, the studio embraced the challenge of being one of the first in Vietnam to release a game on console platforms. Nhi Ho, associate producer, emphasized the unique challenges and the studio’s dedication to quality assurance across different consoles. Van Nguyen, a QC tester, shared insights into the careful consideration given to the diverse cultural backgrounds of the characters, ensuring their accurate and respectful representation in the game.
Availability and Further Information
Both Valiant Hearts: Coming Home and Valiant Hearts: The Collection are now available for purchase on the Ubisoft Store, compatible with Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and PC through Ubisoft Connect. Additionally, they are included in the Ubisoft+ Premium subscription as separate entities. For more detailed insights into how Valiant Hearts: Coming Home pays tribute to the Harlem Hellfighters’ history and the role of jazz music in World War I, interested readers are encouraged to explore further resources available through Ubisoft.
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
