
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla — Keys, Accounts, Game Pass & Helix Credits
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is an action‑RPG set during the Viking era, where you play as Eivor, a Viking raider exploring and conquering 9th‑century England and beyond. The game combines open‑world exploration, settlement building, raids, stealth assassinations and Norse mythology. If you’re looking to jump in with minimal setup or skip parts of the grind, four key marketplace categories come into play: keys, accounts, Game Pass access, and Helix Credits (premium currency).
Keys: Instant Game Access
Keys are digital activation codes that allow you to redeem Assassin’s Creed Valhalla on your platform of choice (PC via Ubisoft Connect, PlayStation, Xbox). Purchasing a key offers:
- Immediate access to the base game—no disc waiting.
- Potential editions: standard, gold, ultimate—some with bonus expansions or content.
- Best route if you don’t yet own the game and want to begin immediately.
When buying a key: verify the platform (PC / PS4‐5 / Xbox One/Series) and region‑compatibility to avoid activation errors.
Accounts: Ready‑to‑Play Profiles
Preconfigured accounts are great for players who want content already unlocked or a head‑start:
- The game is already activated on the platform linked to the account.
- May include unlocked expansions, high progression, rare gear, or cosmetic items.
- Ideal if you want to skip early exploration or jump straight into replay mode, raiding or optional content.
Before purchase: check platform/region, ask what’s included (DLC, gear, progress), and after transfer, change credentials and enable security.
Game Pass: Subscription Access
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla sometimes appears on subscription services (such as Xbox Game Pass / Ubisoft+ or tied bundles), giving you access without outright purchase. Benefits:
- Play the game via subscription rather than buying full price.
- Good option if you already subscribe or want to test the game first.
- Note: availability can fluctuate by region and platform—make sure it’s included in your subscription tier.
If Game Pass fits your platform and budget, it’s a cost‑efficient route.
Helix Credits: Premium In‑Game Currency
Helix Credits are the premium currency in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, used to unlock cosmetics, resources, and convenience items. Some key details:
- You can purchase Helix Credits in packs (e.g., 500 credits, 1 050 credits, 2 300 credits etc.).
- They unlock items like cosmetic outfits, tattoos, ship skins, or even some resource bundles.
- While you do earn some in‑game currency through gameplay, Helix Credits are the fastest way to access premium gear and skins.
If you’re aiming to customise your Viking beyond standard loot, investing in Helix Credits may be worth it.
Smart Buying Tips
- Clarify your goal:
- Want just the game and play through story? → buy a key or use Game Pass.
- Want unlocked content, high progress, or rare items? → buy an account.
- Wish to customise heavily or skip progression bottlenecks? → buy Helix Credits.
- Platform & region: Essential for keys and accounts—ensure compatibility with your console/PC and region.
- Account contents verification: For accounts, ensure you know exactly what is included: editions, DLCs, special items.
- Secure your transfer: After buying an account, update password, recovery email, enable any available security features.
- Value of upgrades: Evaluate whether the edition you buy (via key) or the account you get is worth the unlocks and future content.
By choosing the right combination of key, account, Game Pass access or Helix Credits, you can dive into Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’s rich Viking world on your terms—whether you’re hunting trophies, completing all raids, exploring England and Norway, or just enjoying the open‑world ride.

