- Word from the Devs: What a Month! - 30 September 2026
Greetings Vikings! We can’t believe it’s only been a scant few weeks since we released 1.0. We’re so happy to see so many new and returning players alike, and we’re grateful for all the love you’ve shown us so far. Without you, we wouldn’t be here, so thank you! We’re thrilled to say that we have even been nominated in as many as three categories for this year’s Golden Joystick Awards! You can vote for Valheim for Best Multiplayer Game, Best Indie Game and PC Game of the Year, and voting is open until October 23! As you might have noticed, we’ve been putting out a bunch of bug fixing patches over the past weeks, and we will continue to do so, looking over both bugs and balancing tweaks. We thank you for your patience as we iron out all of the wrinkles, and if you do encounter a bug, please make a report and we will take a look as soon as we are able. In the wake of 1.0 we’ve also been d…
- Игрок в деталях воссоздал самую знаменитую деревню из Skyrim в Valheim - 29 September 2026
Пользователь под ником Naguta поделился своей крайне детализированной постройкой в Valheim. Он не стал ограничиваться одним узнаваемым зданием и поэтому решил полностью воссоздать в игре самое узнаваемое поселение для всех фанатов RPG. Энтузиасту удалось практически с нуля и с высокой точностью перенести в игру Ривервуд — стартовую деревню из культовой ролевой игры The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. В опубликованном трехминутном ролике автор продемонстрировал знакомые деревянные постройки: кузницу Альвора с плавильной печью и наковальней, лавку «Ривервудский торговец», таверну «Спящий великан», лесопилку и жилые дома. Особое внимание создатель уделил ракурсам и расположению улиц. По словам автора, он специально вымерял углы обзора со стороны южных ворот, чтобы любой ветеран TES V при взгляде на кузницу и лавку торговца моментально узнал панораму оригинальной локации. Как отмечает геймер, его…
- Patch 1.0.16 - 25 September 2026
Further tweaks for you today, vikings! This one includes fixes for both terrain modification and for some achievements, so we hope this makes playing smoother for you all! Due to some internal restrictions, the patch will require a few days to get uploaded to all platforms. Despite this, however, crossplay will still remain functional, so you can keep playing with your friends regardless of what platform you’re on. Patch Notes: * Fixed a bug that caused terrain modifications to revert in Deep North after unloading the area in some cases. Our apologies that this one went back and forth for a while! You may need to manually fix terrain seams by pickaxing, using the hoe, or walking over snow however. * Fixed a bug that could cause way too many enemies to spawn, especially during raids * Fixed Child of Odin achievement not unlocking correctly * Fixed a case where Comfort is King achievement…
- Patch 1.0.15 - 18 September 2026
We have a small patch today that fixes an issue which has caused some players to have duplicated terrains and decreased performance. If you have been affected by this there is a possibility that you will have some visual seams in your terrain. Simply deform the terrain along these seams, or walk in the snow there to make the seams disappear. Previously, these seams would re-appear after reloading the area, but now they will persist correctly. For those of you who have run into the issue of incorrectly having items marked as cheated: We have a planned fix for this, but as it’s a fix that has to be released simultaneously on all platforms as to not break crossplay, it will come in an upcoming patch. We just want to let you know that you can continue to play normally with these items and they will be fixed soon! Regarding lost levels on items: An important message regarding the previous fi…
- Patch 1.0.14 - 17 September 2026
We've got more hotfixes and improvements for you today! This patch touches upon a little bit of everything, from keybindings to music. We hope you're having fun in the tenth world, vikings! Due to some internal restrictions, the patch will require a few days to get uploaded to all platforms. Despite this, however, crossplay will still remain functional, so you can keep playing with your friends regardless of what platform you’re on. Patch Notes: Quality of Life: * Added several new keybinding options to the keyboard (Alternate dodge key, hotbar rebinding (on top of 1-8), support for rebinding radial wheel, support for removing keybinds) * Added accessibility setting to be able to toggle blocking * Add toggle to Gameplay settings to skip the intro cinematic on startup * When attacking, the player’s rotation now also snaps towards the intended attack direction when the “attack towards loo…
- Steam Global Top Sellers for week of 8 Sep — 15 September 2026 - 15 September 2026
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- Hotfix 1.0.10 & 1.0.12 - 11 September 2026
Hello vikings! We’ve got some hotfixes ready for you today, to facilitate your adventures in the tenth world. This includes a bunch of new sounds for the Deep North, and that you can now actually repair your endgame heavy armour. Phew! We do also have some Steam specific fixes, which will arrive to all other platforms shortly as well. But not to worry – even though the fixes are Steam specific, crossplay between all platforms is still fully supported. The fixes include a function to let you opt into using achievements even though you have been blocked from doing so because of previous usage of devcommands. We will leave it to your own judgement whether or not to activate this function – Oden will surely know if you use it dishonourably. May your axes stay sharp! We apologise for the delay with the patch for Switch 2, but now all platforms should be compatible for crossplay again! Patch…
- Студия-разработчик Palworld назвала Valheim "источником вдохновения для всех в жанре" после выхода обновления 1.0 - 9 September 2026
Настоящий столп жанра игр на выживание - Valheim - наконец-то перешел в версию 1.0. Несмотря на то, что эта «песочница» в сеттинге викингов вышла пять лет назад и всё это время оставалась невероятно популярной, лишь сегодня она преодолела этот важный рубеж - и даже создатели Palworld решили поздравить коллег. Студия Pocketpair, разработавшая Palworld, опубликовала в официальном аккаунте игры поздравление для команды Iron Gate Studio по случаю этого знаменательного события. Поздравляем Iron Gate Studio с выходом версии 1.0 игры Valheim», - говорится в твите. Вы - источник вдохновения для всех, кто работает в этом жанре! — добавляют авторы. - Сегодня запускаем сервер Pocketpair! Всегда приятно видеть, как компании и команды выражают друг другу подобное признание, особенно учитывая, что Palworld вполне можно считать конкурентом. Valheim занимает лидирующие позиции в жанре игр на выживание.…
- Viking afterlife open-world survival game Valheim 1.0 is finally here - 9 September 2026
After ~5 years in Early Access, the viking inspired open-world survival game Valheim has now officially launched with the new Deep North biome to finish it up. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/viking-afterlife-open-world-survival-game-valheim-1-0-is-finally-here/
- Valheim вышла из раннего доступа спустя 5,5 лет - игра продалась тиражом более 17 миллионов копий - 9 September 2026
Спустя более пяти с половиной лет после старта в раннем доступе Valheim официально получила версию 1.0. Игра от Iron Gate и Coffee Stain теперь доступна на PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch 2, Linux и Mac, а благодаря кроссплатформенной игре владельцы разных платформ могут отправляться на выживание вместе. К этому моменту продажи Valheim превысили 17 миллионов копий. Главным нововведением версии 1.0 стал финальный регион «Глубокий Север» — самая суровая территория в игре. Это огромная заснеженная пустошь, площадь которой примерно в 2,5 раза превышает площадь любого предыдущего биома. Когда-то здесь жили первые викинги королевства, но теперь от них остались лишь заброшенные руины, хранящие древние секреты и связанные с призраками тайны. «Глубокий Север» населяют новые опасные противники, включая Гаммельтролла, Элакингара и Барку. Под землёй игроков также ждёт древний Ужас. Чтобы про…
- Valheim 1.0 Has Arrived! - 9 September 2026
The time has come to finally venture into the Deep North and Valheim 1.0. We know you’re most likely just itching to jump into the game, so we will not keep you with needless talk! If you have questions about mods and world saves, please do make sure to check out our 1.0 FAQ, otherwise we would like to show you our brand new launch trailer, and invite you read our patch notes below! Patch Notes – Valheim 1.0 Abbreviated Patch Notes: New Content: * New Biome – Deep North * 40+ New weapons * New bombs and ammunition * 4 New armour sets * 2 New capes * 2 New trinkets * New tools * 10+ New creatures * 80+ New buildable pieces * 5 New crafting related build pieces * 30+ New crafting materials * 20+ New food items * New locations * New music * New events * New mechanics * Upgradeable pockets * Achievements Fixes & Improvements: * New graphic setting for draw distance * Menu overhaul for hamme…
- Word from the Devs: Almost there… - 20 August 2026
Greetings vikings! We hope you’re having a wonderful summer! We’re currently gearing up for the 1.0 release in September, fixing some final bugs and getting everything ready for you to experience in just a few weeks. We hope you’re as excited as we are! In the meantime, please do make sure you check out our 1.0 FAQ, which covers many of the questions we have been asked about the release. As always, we recommend that you start a new playthrough to get the best possible Valheim experience, but we also understand that many of you will want to visit the Deep North as soon as you can, and we have tried to answer any questions relating to that! And one last time in case you missed it, the 1.0 announcement trailer: As you know, next week we will be at Gamescom in Cologne, and we really hope to see some of you there. If you’re visiting, make sure to stop by our booth in hall 10 and say hello! A…
- Word From the Devs: See You Soon! - 24 June 2026
Hello vikings! What a month June has been! We were finally able to reveal our 1.0 release date at the PC Gaming Show earlier this month, and we’re delighted that so many of you seem excited for the launch! At last it is official that Valheim 1.0, with Deep North and all, releases on the 9th of September this year, with full crossplay between platforms. If you missed it, or if you just can’t get enough of it, you can watch the trailer right here: We’re very excited for you to be able to experience what we’ve been working on, and we really hope that you’ll have a great time! Leading up to the launch, we can also reveal that we will have a booth at the Gamescom showfloor in August. If you’ll be at the event in Cologne, make sure to come find us for a chance to chat to some of the devs, and to experience Valheim in a more immersive way than ever before. We look forward to seeing you there,…
- Tell Us Your Valheim Story! - 10 June 2026
Vikings! As Valheim nears its 1.0 release, we are looking to feature stories of our community members and fans who have played the game. Over the years we’ve heard many stories about players finding new friends, a welcoming community and even love through the game, and we’d love to highlight these tales of kinship and comraderie. Whether you played when the game initially released or you’re playing every week to this day, whether you’ve reunited with your friends through Valheim or found your future spouse in the Tenth Realm, we’d love to hear from you! If you’d like to share your personal Valheim Journey, we encourage you to record a video in which you describe your experience and submit it for a potential feature in an upcoming video piece that we’re putting together. You can do so below - don’t worry, it doesn't need to be a professionally shot video! Submit your video here.
- Valheim 1.0 arrives in September with the Deep North biome - 8 June 2026
Open-world survival game Valheim is officially going to leave Early Access on September 9th, bringing with it a huge update to the game. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/06/valheim-1-0-arrives-in-september-with-the-deep-north-biome/
- Valheim Has A Release Date! - 7 June 2026
Vikings! For a long time you have asked when we will see the release of the Deep North, and at last we have a date to offer you! Valheim 1.0 will arrive on 9 September, with new enemies to kill, bases to build and weapons to craft. The release will hit PC, Linux, Mac, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S as per usual, and now we’re also adding PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 to the roster. Of course there will be full crossplay between all the platforms, so that you can play with your friends. Thank you for being with us on this journey thus far, and stay tuned for more information as we get closer to the release! For now, please enjoy the release date reveal trailer: Skål! /The Iron Gate team
- Word From the Devs: Summoning Our Champions! - 28 May 2026
Hello vikings! We would like to start off on a slightly different note this month, where instead of us sharing something with you, we want to ask you to share something with us. We are entering the final stages of development for the Deep North, and for Valheim 1.0, and for that launch to be the best it possibly can be we are in need of your help! There is currently a patch out on the PTB that features a rework of the save system, and we would be eternally grateful if you wanted to switch over to the PTB and test it out. What we would ask you to be particularly attentive to is any issues with your savedata or with the network functionality – if you find any issues pertaining to this (or any other bugs, of course) please report them in our official form. Thank you most kindly! On the topic of sharing, we also want to hear about your experiences of Valheim as a whole! Over the years we ha…
- Patch 0.221.13 (Public Test) - 6 May 2026
⚠️ Note: This update is for the Public Test branch of Valheim only, and may therefore be unstable! Prior to launching this update to the Default version of the game, we want to have a chance to discover bugs and fine-tune the balancing to ensure the best game experience. ACCESS: Right-click Valheim in your Steam library, then select ‘Properties’. In the new window, select ‘Betas’ and type in the code “yesimadebackups”. The Public Test branch should now be available for you to select. The PTB FAQ can be found here. FEEDBACK: Please leave any feedback in the “#valheim-public-test” channel in our Discord or through the form on our website. Please remember to be considerate towards players who are not participating in the Public Test, as some may prefer to avoid spoilers. As indicated by the access code, please ensure to create backups of your save files before playing. In this update we’re…
- Word From the Devs: Yeah, That’s A Drawbridge - 28 April 2026
Hello vikings! We began this month of April, as is customary, with a bit of a laugh. Most of you caught on to the fact that it was an April Fools joke, but we do want to make sure to clarify that there is not going to be an additional game mode in Valheim where you can romance all the bosses, as fun as that might have been. Who had the most charming dialogue options? Who had the most romantic ending? We shall never know. We also want to thank the team behind Val-Con for organising their event for the second time! Thank you for taking the time to bring the community together and celebrating Valheim! Our very own Robin Eyre and Jonathan Smårs featured during the event, as well as some of our friends from other companies who have helped us make the game, so make sure to check out their interviews in the VOD. But now, onto some teasers! Last month we asked if you had any guesses as to what…
- Word From the Devs: Winter Adventures - 25 March 2026
Hello Vikings! While the story of Hervor Bloodtooth has come to an end, the same cannot be said for the Deep North. We continue to work away on crafting the biome, and today we want to show you a couple of different wintery snippets of what to expect, before spring is properly upon us! First out, we want to show perhaps one of our most Swedish aspects of the biome – the lingonberries. They can be found and harvested in the woods, and used in several of the biome’s food recipes. Got any guesses as to what you might be able to cook? When it’s cold and snowy, one thing to always watch out for is slippery ice. The Deep North will be no different, and careless vikings might easily find themselves stumbling to catch their balance: And in the Deep North, there will of course also be deep snow! This will need to be cleared if you want to settle down and build a base somewhere, but fortunately y…
