Valheim – News, Reviews, Videos, and More

Valheim Box Art
Publisher
Coffee Stain Publishing
Developer
Iron Gate AB
Platforms
PC, Xbox Series X
Release Date
TBA
Genre
Survival

Game Overview:

Valheim is an open world survival title developed by Iron Gate AB and published by Coffee Stain Publishing.

It launched in early access on Steam in February 2021.

Latest Updates For Valheim

Valheim: Ashlands Update is Out Now

Valheim: Ashlands Update is Out Now

The latest Valheim update brings with it a host of new features, including the new Ashlands biome, enemies, and equipment.

Valheim’s Ashlands Update is Now Live for Public Testing, First Gameplay Revealed

Valheim’s Ashlands Update is Now Live for Public Testing, First Gameplay Revealed

PC players can now venture to the most harrowing biome yet in Iron Gate's Viking survival title via the public test branch.

Valheim’s Ashlands Biome Launches in the First Half of 2024, New Details Revealed

Valheim’s Ashlands Biome Launches in the First Half of 2024, New Details Revealed

Iron Gate also provides a "Walk and Talk" video with the development team discussing the Ashlands' aesthetic and reveals.

Valheim Public Test Version Gets New Difficulty Options

Valheim Public Test Version Gets New Difficulty Options

Valheim players can now tinker with their servers' difficulty settings with the latest update now available in the public test version.

Valheim Developer Does Not Condone Locking Mods Behind Paywalls

Valheim Developer Does Not Condone Locking Mods Behind Paywalls

The studio is also happy to see so many mods being created for Valheim despite the game not featuring any official support or tools for mods.

Valheim’s Upcoming Difficulty Options Highlighted by Lead Designer

Valheim’s Upcoming Difficulty Options Highlighted by Lead Designer

Valheim is getting a host of new difficulty options, which have been shown off by its lead designer.

Valheim Adds 40 FPS Balanced Mode on Xbox Series X/S

Valheim Adds 40 FPS Balanced Mode on Xbox Series X/S

When played in Balanced Mode, Valheim runs at 1440p on Xbox Series X and 900p on Xbox Series S.

Valheim (Xbox Series X) Early Access Review – A Good Start

Valheim (Xbox Series X) Early Access Review – A Good Start

Iron Gate Studio’s wildly successful survival/crafting game has finally made its console debut on Xbox hardware. This is the full Valheim experience up to this point, but the transition isn’t with...

Valheim is an Xbox Timed Exclusive for 6 Months, According to Microsoft Email

Valheim is an Xbox Timed Exclusive for 6 Months, According to Microsoft Email

Recently released for Xbox and Game Pass, platform exclusivity for the survival crafting title will extend for a "limited time of six months."

Valheim Features 60 FPS Mode on Xbox Series X/S, 40 FPS Mode is Also Planned

Valheim Features 60 FPS Mode on Xbox Series X/S, 40 FPS Mode is Also Planned

On Xbox Series X/S, Iron Gate Studio's survival title offers a Quality Mode and a Performance Mode, while a Balanced Mode is also in the works.

Valheim Developers Have No Current Plans for PlayStation, Nintendo Switch Release

Valheim Developers Have No Current Plans for PlayStation, Nintendo Switch Release

The studio is currently only looking at Xbox, and as such, has no plans to bring Valheim to PlayStation or NIntendo Switch right now.

Valheim is Out Now for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and Game Pass

Valheim is Out Now for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and Game Pass

Iron Gate's successful action RPG survival title finally arrives on Xbox platforms with cross-play support for PC included.

Valheim on Xbox Series X/S – 13 Details You Need to Know

Valheim on Xbox Series X/S – 13 Details You Need to Know

Iron Gate's acclaimed survival game is getting its early access Xbox launch soon- here's what you should know about it.

Guilty Gear Strive, Valheim, and More Lead Game Pass Wave 1 Lineup for March

Guilty Gear Strive, Valheim, and More Lead Game Pass Wave 1 Lineup for March

The service also welcomes the addition of the likes of Dead Space 2, Dead Space 3, Civilization 6, and Ni no Kuni 2: Revenant Kingdom.

Valheim is Coming to Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One on March 14

Valheim is Coming to Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One on March 14

The survival title will launch in Game Preview for Xbox consoles in less than a month's time, it's been announced.

Valheim Developer Announces Ashlands Biome Update

Valheim Developer Announces Ashlands Biome Update

The developers behind Valheim have revealed that they have started work on the next major update for Valheim, this time focusing on a new biome dubbed the Ashlands.

Valheim Early Access Review – An Excellent Survival Experience

Valheim Early Access Review – An Excellent Survival Experience

Regardless of how you choose to play Valheim, it is a fantastic survival crafting experience that is more than worth its cost for the potentially hundreds of hours you could spend in its world, and it...

Valheim’s Mistland Update is Now Available to All Players

Valheim’s Mistland Update is Now Available to All Players

The Mistland updates, featuring the titular new biome, is out now for all Valheim players. Check out the complete details and patch notes.

Valheim – Mistlands Update Available for Public Testing

Valheim – Mistlands Update Available for Public Testing

A new biome, gameplay mechanics, more than 25 new weapons, armor, and tools, over 20 crafting materials, and nine new creatures await.

Valheim – Mistlands Gameplay Trailer Debuts Tomorrow

Valheim – Mistlands Gameplay Trailer Debuts Tomorrow

The long-awaited biome will add new enemies, ancient ruins to explore, and new resources to presumably craft new armor and weapons.

Deathloop, Valheim, and Grounded Lead Game Pass’ September Wave 2 Lineup

Deathloop, Valheim, and Grounded Lead Game Pass’ September Wave 2 Lineup

Other notable additions for the subscription service's catalog include Moonscars, Hardspace: Shipbreaker, and more.

Moonscars, More Indie Games Announced for Xbox and PC Game Pass

Moonscars, More Indie Games Announced for Xbox and PC Game Pass

Valheim is headlining a new line-up of indie games, which includes titles like Amazing Cultivation Simulator, Eville, and games published by Skybound.

Valheim is Coming to PC Game Pass This Fall, Spring 2023 for Xbox Game Pass

Valheim is Coming to PC Game Pass This Fall, Spring 2023 for Xbox Game Pass

Ported to Xbox and PC (via the Microsoft Store) by Piktiv and Fishlabs, it will support crossplay between Xbox, Steam and Microsoft Store.

Valheim – Mistlands Receives New Screenshots, New Inhabitants Teased

Valheim – Mistlands Receives New Screenshots, New Inhabitants Teased

Iron Gate Studio is still working on refining the new structures. It's also looking into an issue with cloud sync overwriting new saves.

Valheim Crosses 10 Million Sales

Valheim Crosses 10 Million Sales

Iron Gate Studio says development is "well underway" on the Mistlands biome, which will also include new enemies and weapons.

Valheim Patch Brings New Content, QoL Improvements, and More

Valheim Patch Brings New Content, QoL Improvements, and More

Iron Gate AB has released a new patch for Valheim, which in new content, various fixes and improvements, and QoL changes.

Valheim – Mistlands Biome Revealed in New WIP Screenshot

Valheim – Mistlands Biome Revealed in New WIP Screenshot

Smaller content like a new armor set from the Swamps and caves for the Mountain biome also showcased in WIP screenshots.

Valheim Developer Working on Mistlands Biome for Next Update

Valheim Developer Working on Mistlands Biome for Next Update

Iron Gate Studios is also looking at smaller updates to help the wait and revealed that the Mountains would receive "something."

Valheim Patch Re-balances HP and Stamina on Foods

Valheim Patch Re-balances HP and Stamina on Foods

Health-based foods now have more Stamina while Stamina-based foods now offer more health. Also, Fulings have been nerfed.

Valheim – Hearth and Home Update is Out Now, Trailer Teases New Threat

Valheim – Hearth and Home Update is Out Now, Trailer Teases New Threat

New weapons and items, the ability to name tamed pets, an Obliterator for destroying unwanted items, and much more have been added.

Valheim – Hearth and Home Update Will Introduce New Skills and New Areas

Valheim – Hearth and Home Update Will Introduce New Skills and New Areas

Lead designer Richard Svensson hopes players will create new worlds and play from the beginning to experience all of the new changes.

Valheim – Hearth and Home Update Buffs Two-Handed Axes, Nerfs Bows

Valheim – Hearth and Home Update Buffs Two-Handed Axes, Nerfs Bows

Two-handed axes will have faster windup and more staggering power while bows now require drawing the string for decent accuracy.

Valheim – Hearth and Home Update Revamps Cauldron and Ingredients

Valheim – Hearth and Home Update Revamps Cauldron and Ingredients

Upgrade the cauldron, use an oven to bake bread and pie, and plant onions for some of the new recipes with the upcoming update.

Valheim: Hearth and Home Update Launches September 16th

Valheim: Hearth and Home Update Launches September 16th

The update changes up food mechanics, scales blocking power with max health and also buffs Tower Shields to knock back foes.

Valheim – Hearth and Home Update Buffs Tower Shields

Valheim – Hearth and Home Update Buffs Tower Shields

Tower Shields will now knock back enemies that strike it, providing a slower but much more defensive option for tank-minded players.

Valheim Has Sold Nearly 8 Million Copies

Valheim Has Sold Nearly 8 Million Copies

Over 1.1 million units were sold from April to June 2021. Iron Gate Studios is currently working on Hearth and Home, the game's first major update.

Valheim – Hearth and Home Will Scale Blocking Power Based on Health

Valheim – Hearth and Home Will Scale Blocking Power Based on Health

Blocking damage will scale based on maximum health, allowing for more tank-focused play. A new Stagger bar is also being added.

Valheim – Hearth and Home Update Changes Food Mechanics

Valheim – Hearth and Home Update Changes Food Mechanics

Food is being divided into three categories - health, stamina, and a mix of both - with certain items changing to reflect this.

Valheim Has Sold Over 6.8 Million Units

Valheim Has Sold Over 6.8 Million Units

The Embracer Group expects another 1 to 1.2 million copies to be sold by June end.

Valheim Patch Introduces New Terrain Modification System

Valheim Patch Introduces New Terrain Modification System

New terrain modifications will use this system going forward.

Valheim Developer Says They’re Ready To Focus On “Hearth and Home” Update

Valheim Developer Says They’re Ready To Focus On “Hearth and Home” Update

It will be the first major update for the game.

15 Things Valheim Needs

15 Things Valheim Needs

Here's how Iron Gate's excellent survival game can get even better.

Valheim Video Focuses on Community Manager Following Its Success

Valheim Video Focuses on Community Manager Following Its Success

Lisa Kolfjord discusses her transition to full-time community manager.

Port Wizards Panic Button Would Love the Chance to Bring Valheim to Nintendo Switch

Port Wizards Panic Button Would Love the Chance to Bring Valheim to Nintendo Switch

The people who brought DOOM Eternal and Apex Legends to the Switch are big fans of the open world survival game.

Valheim Guide – How to Create Portals and Build a Raft

Valheim Guide – How to Create Portals and Build a Raft

Getting around the 10th world of Yggdrasil is easy with the right tools.

Valheim Guide – How to Customize Shields and Tame Wolves

Valheim Guide – How to Customize Shields and Tame Wolves

Here's how to get a fancy-looking shield and create a vicious wolf pack.

Valheim Guide – How to Build and Fish

Valheim Guide – How to Build and Fish

Build a better home and catch some fish with these tips.

Valheim Crosses 5 Million Players

Valheim Crosses 5 Million Players

Now ranked #39 among Steam's best reviewed games of all time.

Valheim Guide – How to Craft the Draugr Fang

Valheim Guide – How to Craft the Draugr Fang

Obtain the (current) strongest bow in the game with these tips.

Valheim Guide – How to Summon All Bosses

Valheim Guide – How to Summon All Bosses

Here's how to tackle all of the bosses currently available in early access.

Valheim Guide – How to Craft Wolf Armor and Farm Surtling Cores

Valheim Guide – How to Craft Wolf Armor and Farm Surtling Cores

Here's how to craft the sixth tier armor and easily find Surtling Cores.

Valheim Hits Four Million Players

Valheim Hits Four Million Players

Now ranked 57th in Steam's Top 250 best reviewed games of all time.

Valheim Guide – How to Find Buried Treasure and Build the Artisan Table

Valheim Guide – How to Find Buried Treasure and Build the Artisan Table

Locate gold and other goodies or craft the Artisan Table for higher-tier structures.

Valheim Was Made by a Team of Just 5 People, Developer is in the Process of Expanding

Valheim Was Made by a Team of Just 5 People, Developer is in the Process of Expanding

Iron Gate AB is going to get "more people to handle everything."

Valheim Sells Over 3 Million Units

Valheim Sells Over 3 Million Units

Currently rated 78th among Steam's Top 250 best reviewed games.

Valheim – 15 Tips and Tricks to Keep in Mind

Valheim – 15 Tips and Tricks to Keep in Mind

A few handy pointers to get you started in Iron Gate AB's survival game.

Valheim – 15 Things You Need to Know

Valheim – 15 Things You Need to Know

Here are all the key details you should know about Iron Gate's survival smash hit.

Valheim’s Future Updates Detailed – More Bosses, Recipes, and Mistlands Biome

Valheim’s Future Updates Detailed – More Bosses, Recipes, and Mistlands Biome

Check out what's coming next to the Viking survival title.

Valheim Nears 3 Million Units Sold – Embracer Group

Valheim Nears 3 Million Units Sold – Embracer Group

Coffee Stain is also confirmed to have a minority ownership in Iron Gate AB.

Valheim Has Already Gotten Over 2 Million Sales

Valheim Has Already Gotten Over 2 Million Sales

The Viking-themed title has only been out in early access for 13 days.

Valheim Sells Over 1 Million Units in First Week

Valheim Sells Over 1 Million Units in First Week

The co-op, Viking-based survival title is off to an amazing start.

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