- Open-world exploration: Players can explore vast landscapes, including Norway, England, and parts of Ireland and Francia, filled with quests, collectibles, and mysteries.
- Combat: A mix of brutal melee combat, stealth tactics, and ranged attacks, with a focus on Viking-inspired weapons like axes and swords.
- Settlement management: Eivor's clan builds and improves a settlement, which serves as a base for various activities, such as trade and recruitment.
- RPG elements: Players can customize Eivor's abilities, gear, and skill tree, as well as choose between a male or female Eivor.
- Story-driven choices: Players' decisions impact the storyline, particularly with alliances and the outcome of major battles.
Valhalla builds on the RPG elements of its predecessors, with an emphasis on exploration, storytelling, and player freedom, all while pushing graphical and performance enhancements for the PlayStation 5.