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This mod delivers what Valheim was missing all these years: seasons
Another reason to update our list of recommendations.
10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting Valheim
After more than five years in early access, Valheim 1.0 is finally here, and can be played from start to finish for the very first time. While Valheim’s gameplay will feel familiar to fans of the survival crafting genre--and has influenced other games released in the years since-…
The best Valheim mods for no-nonsense crafting, portable building plans, and more RNG sightseeing
And best of all, these mods are 1.0-ready.
Palworld lead says survival game genre has "found its stride" with the likes of Valheim 1.0 and Dune
And of course, the Pocketpair-published Windrose
What Does the Crown of Roots Do in Valheim?
Getting the Crown of Roots in Valheim involves hunting a rare swamp monster and spending a ton of money.
Review: Valheim (Switch 2) - Epic Survival Crafter Finally Hits 1.0, With Performance & Crossplay Hiccups
Great Odin's Raven. I spent my first few hours in Valheim running around in my underwear. Only a casual acquaintance of the survival-crafting genre, I was nevertheless sucked in by the open-world freedom and rich Nordic vibe the game had to offer. Pushing out into the (relatively…
PSA: You can customize Valheim sign text for color-coded storage chests without downloading a single mod
Also change the text size, add emojis, or make it bold.
How to Farm Flax in Valheim (Locations & How to Use)
Raid a few goblin villages to make your own field of Flax in Valheim.
Valheim devs finally get around to reading 5 years of player feedback, let you remap dodge key
Now get to work unlearning five years of three-key muscle memory.
How to Cook & Place Feasts in Valheim
Prepare mouth-watering banquets in Valheim using specialized tools and ingredients from the Swamp biome.
How to Craft the Frostner Mace in Valheim
Here's how you can get one of the coolest mid-game maces in Valheim.
What is the Purpose of Love Potions in Valheim?
Love Potions in Valheim don't quite work the way you think they do, but they're pretty handy when it comes to getting money and materials.
How To Find The Deep North In Valheim
Learn how to get to the Deep North in Valheim, including where to sail and what to bring before you go.
How to Enable Cheats with Achievements in Valheim
If you want to unlock achievements in Valheim even after enabling cheats or mods, here's what you need to do.
Valheim 1.0 lets cheaters earn achievements by admitting their crimes and then cheating even harder: "Oden will surely know if you use it dishonourably"
The path to Valhalla can included redemption
Valheim: Bonemass Boss Guide (Tips, Tricks, & Strategies)
Struggling with the big bone blob in the swamps of Valheim? Here are a few tricks you can use to make the fight easier.
Valheim 1.0 Review – Back to Hunting and Building
Now that Valheim's developers finally consider it to be a "complete" game, it's time to see if the survival crafting title is any good.
Valheim adds ridiculously long cheat code so players who cheated can earn achievements
The survival game’s 1.0 update added more than 50 achievements, but using developer commands could previously block players from unlocking them.
How to Craft a Wolf Fur Cape in Valheim
Keep yourself warm and protected from ice attacks in Valheim with this cape made from wolf fur.
After more than 400 hours of Valheim in early access, I love the journey from naked adventurer to godly Viking now more than ever
I threw out the whole Viking and started over from the beginning. I'm still not sick of it.
Which Biomes to Do First in Valheim 1.0 (Progression Guide)
Here's an ordered list of biomes you need to do and the important materials you can get from them in Valheim.
If you use devcommands to cheat in Valheim but want your achievements anyway, you can get them by using the new devcommand 'yesiuseddevcommandsbutiwantmyachievementsanyway'
Valheim 1.0 has its first batch of patches, including one for cheaters.
How to Get Endgame Nord Armor Sets in Valheim
Getting the strongest gear in Valheim isn't as simple as you think it is.
Where to Find Frost Cores in Valheim Deep North
Before you can start the Deep North grind, you'll have to find some Frost Cores to fuel your ice furnaces first.
How to Regen Stamina Faster in Valheim
Tired of getting tired all the time in Valheim? Here are some things you can try to boost stamina recovery.
How to increase your inventory in Valheim
Valheim 1.0 finally lets you deepen your pockets, but it'll cost you.
How to Craft Liquid Frost in Valheim Deep North (Endgame Gear Crafting)
The grind for endgame gear in Valheim is a long one, and you'll need plenty of Liquid Frost along the way to fuel your foundries.
How to Beat Bjorns & Craft Bear Berserker Armor in Valheim
Wrestle some bears and turn them into a sleek set of berserker armor in Valheim.
How to Craft the Early Axes in Valheim (Curious & Mysterious Axe Head Map Seed)
Tired of running through meadows for the Early Axes? Here's a Valheim map seed containing both the Curious and Mysterious Axe Heads.
Out of early access! Get Valheim 1.0 Steam key up to 51% cheaper
The game has also launched on PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2.
Valheim 1.0 Deep North Expansion Release Date & Time
Valheim 1.0 releases on September 9, 2026. Find release times for your time zone here!
Complete New Players' Guide to Valheim
Here's a crash course on the very basics of surviving in Valheim's viking purgatory.
The Stream Team: Visiting Valheim on its official launch day
It’s been a long, long time since Massively OP’s MJ has streamed some Viking survival with Valheim. But today is launch day, and that’s reason to celebrate! (Do Vikings need much of a reason to celebrate?) Yes, Valheim has launch-launched, sloughing off early access like a tatter…
How to mine the petrified Gammeltroll in Valheim
The Deep North's big brute doesn't fall down when he dies. Here's what to do about it.
Best Valheim mods for 1.0: updated September 2026
Here is our list of the top Valheim mods, plus a guide on how to install them on PC so you can customize your world exactly how you want it.
Valheim dev addresses stuttering issues on Switch 2, pledges continued optimization
Not-so-steady as she goes
Palworld studio calls Valheim "an inspiration to everyone in the genre" as devs of the survival game drop their own 1.0 update
Titans of survival are recognizing each other's milestones
Valheim fermenter guide for 1.0 - how to make mead and potions
Here’s everything you can craft using the fermenter in Valheim
Valheim enters its full release with a new biome, new gear, and some all-new mechanics
Today is the day for the co-op survival sandbox Valheim to end its five year-long early access trudge and make its way into full release. The game’s 1.0 update is officially live, bringing along with it some new items, a dangerous new biome, and some new gameplay additions for al…
Valheim server: how to set up a dedicated server for multiplayer in 1.0
It's easier than you might think to set up a dedicated server in Valheim, and this guide will explain the process step by step
Valheim launches in full today with 53 frosty Xbox achievements
Valheim finally launches in full on Xbox today
Valheim Is Finally Complete As The Viking Survival Hit Launches In Full
After years of Early Access and Game Preview, the wait is finally over. Valheim has officially reached its full 1.0 release, giving Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and PC players the chance to experience Iron Gate's Viking survival adventure in its completed form. The post Val…
How to craft an Intricate Key in Valheim
You may come across a locked door in the Valheim Deep North biome that requires an Intricate Key to unlock; here’s how to get one.
2,045 days later, Valheim's 1.0 launch proves its scope for epic journeys is still unbeatable
Valheim and poetry have more in common than you think
Valheim 1.0 progression guide: What to do in every biome and when to do it
A checklist for materials, dungeons, and bosses in every area–including the Deep North.
Should you start a new character and world for Valheim 1.0?
Advice from the developers and PC Gamer on how to play the completed version of Valheim.
Where to find Valheim iron, and all crafting recipes
It's not easy, but it's worth it - here's where to find scrap iron in Valheim and weapon and piece of equipment you can make with the resource.
Valheim Bonemass boss guide - how to defeat the third boss
Learn how to fight Valheim’s tricky third boss, including a couple of cheese methods if you're finding things a little too difficult.
The best Valheim seeds for resources and bosses
Don’t leave it up to chance - find resources and bosses easily with these seeds
How to tame lox in Valheim and ride them with a saddle
Once tamed, these beasts could become your closest friends and a quick way to get around - you can even breed lox to make a cute calf.