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Valheim patch notes

New: Valheim 1.0.20 patch notes

123 builds from February 5, 2021 to today, with the changes of each in a few lines. The current version is 1.0.17. The big updates come first, then every release, hotfix and public test.

Big updates 7

Deep North1.0 · September 9, 2026
Valheim 1.0 launches with the Deep North biome, new gear, creatures and a Jotun invasion Call to Arms0.221.4 · September 9, 2025
Trinkets, adrenaline, wooden sparring weapons, Bear and Vile enemies, and reworked Forsaken Powers The Bog Witch0.219.13 · October 29, 2024
A new Swamp trader, the feast mechanic, three new skills and homesteading tools arrive in Patch 0.219.13 Ashlands0.218.15 · May 14, 2024
The Ashlands biome arrives in the south, with new gear, creatures, a boss and lava and fire hazards Hildir's Request0.217.14 · August 22, 2023
Hildir the merchant arrives with new quests and gear, plus world modifiers, new dungeons and building tools Mistlands0.212.7 · December 6, 2022
Mistlands biome arrives with magic, new gear, poultry, a boss, and a fishing overhaul Crossplay0.211.7 · September 27, 2022
Patch 0.211.7 adds full crossplay so players on any platform can play together

Every release 123

VersionDateTypeWhat changed
1.0.20October 15, 2026ReleasePatch 1.0.20 raises trophy drop chances for starred monsters and fixes cheated-item flags
1.0.17October 6, 2026ReleasePatch 1.0.17 fixes a rare world-save bug that could erase objects, plus item style and credits fixes
1.0.16September 25, 2026ReleasePatch 1.0.16 fixes Deep North terrain reverting, enemy over-spawning and several achievements
1.0.15September 18, 2026ReleasePatch 1.0.15 fixes terrain duplication and adds Deep North Armor mould and Writhan spawn changes
1.0.14September 17, 2026ReleasePatch 1.0.14: new keybinding options, performance gains, and many fixes for multiplayer, music and consoles
1.0.10September 11, 2026HotfixHotfixes 1.0.10 and 1.0.12 repair Deep North armour, fix crashes and add an achievements opt-in
1.0September 9, 2026ReleaseDeep North: Valheim 1.0 launches with the Deep North biome, new gear, creatures and a Jotun invasion
0.221.13May 6, 2026Public testPublic test build introduces a new chunked world save system for faster, safer saves
0.221.12February 19, 2026ReleaseRadial menu release-to-select, gamepad crouch restored, plus Ashlands audio and graphics settings fixes
0.221.10February 2, 2026ReleaseFifth-anniversary patch adds a celebratory cap, Early Axes, new emotes and hairstyles, plus graphics and performance work
0.221.4September 9, 2025ReleaseCall to Arms: Trinkets, adrenaline, wooden sparring weapons, Bear and Vile enemies, and reworked Forsaken Powers
0.221.4September 3, 2025Public testCall to Arms: Public test: adrenaline, wooden weapon, Bear and Vile tweaks plus many fixes
0.221.3August 20, 2025Public testCall to Arms: Public test adds Trinkets, adrenaline, Bear and Vile enemies, and reworked Forsaken Powers
0.220.5April 1, 2025ReleasePatch 0.220.5 adds a Rock build piece, a Haldor game mode, two deer-themed weapons and a Deer body type
0.220.4March 19, 2025ReleasePatch 0.220.4 fixes an Xbox crash, a memory leak and a few menu and controller issues
0.220.4March 17, 2025Public testPublic test patch 0.220.4 brings small fixes for a crash, a memory leak, log spam and menus
0.220.3March 4, 2025ReleasePatch 0.220.3 brings performance gains, build piece fixes and console and Mac improvements
0.220.3February 28, 2025Public testPublic Test build 0.220.3 fixes Staff of Protection in multiplayer and improves UI hiding
0.220.2February 25, 2025Public testPatch 0.220.2 Public Test fixes mod compatibility, keybind and sound issues, and the Staff of Protection
0.220.1February 18, 2025Public testPublic Test 0.220.1 targets memory, performance, build piece and Xbox fixes
0.219.16November 19, 2024ReleasePatch 0.219.16 fixes gamepad problems, skill bugs and reworks the Asksvin Cape
0.219.16November 13, 2024Public testPublic test build fixes gamepad problems and reworks the Asksvin Cape
0.219.14October 30, 2024ReleaseHotfix for the most pressing issues from The Bog Witch update
0.219.13October 29, 2024ReleaseThe Bog Witch: A new Swamp trader, the feast mechanic, three new skills and homesteading tools arrive in Patch 0.219.13
0.219.13October 24, 2024Public testBog Witch: Public test tweaks and fixes for the Bog Witch update, covering meads, feasts and the serving tray
0.219.10October 15, 2024Public testThe Bog Witch: Public test: a Swamp trader, feasts, new potions, three skills and farming tools
0.218.21September 9, 2024HotfixHotfix lets Mac players on Steam join dedicated servers again
0.218.21August 27, 2024ReleaseAshlands fixes: Flametal mining, enemy spawn rates, Trollstav, cooking and build pieces
0.218.21August 20, 2024Public testPublic Test build 0.218.21 fixes a world loading error on relogging
0.218.20August 14, 2024Public testPublic test build tweaks Ashlands flametal spires, enemy spawns and lava damage, plus many fixes
0.218.19July 1, 2024ReleaseHotfix 0.218.19 fixes crashes and connection problems, plus several Mac fixes
0.218.17June 18, 2024Public testPublic test build lowers Ashlands enemy spawns, fixes Flametal spires, and patches Xbox and Mac bugs
0.218.16May 28, 2024Public testPublic test build 0.218.16 fixes Ashlands items, building pieces and the loading screen
0.218.15May 14, 2024ReleaseAshlands: The Ashlands biome arrives in the south, with new gear, creatures, a boss and lava and fire hazards
0.218.14May 7, 2024Public testPublic test patch tweaks Ashlands balance, gear, food, building pieces and Ashvines, with many fixes
0.218.12April 26, 2024Public testPublic test 0.218.12 adds two Flametal build pieces and tunes Ashlands spawns, sailing and Drakkar
0.218.11April 24, 2024Public testPublic test build 0.218.11 tweaks Ashlands balance and fixes ship, portal and fire bugs
0.218.9April 22, 2024Public testAshlands: Public test of the Ashlands biome: new creatures, weapons, armour, building pieces and fire mechanics
0.217.46April 10, 2024ReleaseUnity engine upgrade, new dungeon loading, and many fixes ahead of the Ashlands update
0.217.46April 2, 2024Public testPublic Test 0.217.46 fixes minimap, dungeon generation and portal bugs
0.217.43March 12, 2024Public testPublic test build upgrades Unity, changes dungeon loading and fixes many bugs ahead of Ashlands
0.217.38December 14, 2023ReleaseSeasonal items now switch on by date, Xbox gets keyboard and mouse support, and the settings menu is revamped
0.217.38December 13, 2023Public testPublic Test patch 0.217.38 fixes settings and input bugs and changes render scale on Xbox
0.217.37December 8, 2023Public testPublic test build 0.217.37 fixes menu and input bugs and makes Xbox changes
0.217.36December 4, 2023Public testPublic test adds date-based seasonal items, Xbox keyboard/mouse support and a revamped settings menu
0.217.31November 20, 2023ReleasePatch 0.217.31 fixes a loading order bug and restores controller hotbar hints
0.217.31November 16, 2023Public testPublic Test patch 0.217.31 fixes a loading order bug and restores controller hotbar hints
0.217.30November 13, 2023ReleaseHotfixes for text loading, controller and Steam Deck input, menus, and the merchant shield
0.217.29November 8, 2023ReleaseSmall hotfix for text loading, the player list, build menu sounds and Ulv log warnings
0.217.28November 7, 2023ReleaseJack-o-turnip and Pointy hat arrive, plus a Unity 2022 upgrade and many performance gains
0.217.28November 2, 2023Public testPublic test build 0.217.28 fixes dedicated servers, boats and build-piece particles
0.217.27October 25, 2023Public testPublic test adds the jack-o-turnip and a pointy hat, plus performance fixes and a Unity 2022 upgrade
0.217.25October 17, 2023ReleasePatch 0.217.25 fixes a save-corrupting compendium bug and several map and menu issues
0.217.25October 12, 2023Public testPublic test build fixes a save-corrupting compendium bug plus map and menu issues
0.217.24October 6, 2023ReleaseSmall hotfix for the in-game language display and the chat window character limit
0.217.22October 5, 2023ReleaseBlue standing brazier, dedicated server world modifiers, and many fixes for building, bosses and UI
0.217.22September 29, 2023Public testPublic test build fixes map, barber station and build range bugs and disables Midsummer recipes
0.217.20September 22, 2023Public testPublic test patch 0.217.20 fixes keybind saving and several UI and menu bugs
0.217.19September 18, 2023Public testPublic test build adds dedicated-server world modifiers, a blue standing brazier and many fixes
0.217.14August 22, 2023ReleaseHildir's Request: Hildir the merchant arrives with new quests and gear, plus world modifiers, new dungeons and building tools
0.217.13August 16, 2023Public testPublic test 0.217.13 restores one-press quick stack and raises starred Fuling spawns in Sealed Tower
0.217.12August 10, 2023Public testPublic test hotfix 0.217.12 fixes problems from the previous patch, including dungeon enemies and world modifiers
0.217.11August 9, 2023Public testHildir's Request: Hildir clothing saves stamina on building tools, plus build piece copying, fixes and stability work
0.217.6June 22, 2023Public testHildir's Request: Public test patch 0.217.6 adds resource rate options and fixes AI, Riding skill and menu bugs
0.217.4June 16, 2023Public testHildir's Request: Public test adds merchant Hildir, new dungeons, world modifiers and quality-of-life building tweaks
0.216.9June 12, 2023ReleaseBig performance and save file improvements, plus the return of midsummer items
0.216.8June 1, 2023Public testPublic test patch 0.216.8 fixes world, character, bed, monster and dedicated server issues
0.216.7May 26, 2023Public testPublic test build 0.216.7 adds a world backup on version change and fixes a world loading problem
0.216.6May 25, 2023Public testPublic Test patch 0.216.6 fixes known issues and arrives on Xbox, with a backup warning
0.216.5May 16, 2023Public testPublic test build 0.216.5 focuses on performance, smaller world saves and save recovery
0.215.2April 12, 2023ReleasePatch 0.215.2 brings more Xbox save fixes, backup improvements and gentler boss lighting effects
0.215.2April 7, 2023Public testPublic test build fixes backup restoring and cloud save problems, plus console save stability
0.215.1April 5, 2023Public testPublic test 0.215.1 targets Xbox world loading and save problems, plus minimap and effect fixes
0.214.300March 29, 2023ReleaseFixes Xbox worlds resetting to Day 1 once they reach a certain size
0.214.300March 28, 2023ReleaseHotfix aligns Xbox and PC heightmaps, fixes manual saving, left-handed mouse and text issues
0.214.300March 17, 2023Public testPublic test hotfix for mouse, saving, signs and text, plus new controller and Xbox graphics options
0.214.2March 13, 2023ReleaseMistlands fixes, a manual save button, menu and gamepad improvements, and performance gains
0.214.2March 7, 2023Public testPublic test patch adds a manual save button, controller and menu upgrades, Mistlands fixes and performance gains
0.213.4February 7, 2023ReleaseBallista target selection, a hexagonal gate, a fishing hat, Mistlands tuning and many fixes
0.213.4February 2, 2023Public testPublic test patch 0.213.4 fixes a door flicker and hen colours, adds turnip stands, and disables Yule items
0.213.3January 27, 2023Public testLarge patch with a buildable Hexagonal gate, a Fishing hat, ballista targeting, and many Mistlands, fishing and network fixes
0.212.9December 20, 2022ReleaseMistlands gear, Ballista and Seeker tweaks, fishing fixes and about 485 Mb less RAM use
0.212.9December 16, 2022Public testPublic test build tweaks Mistlands gear, ballistae and Seekers, fixes bugs and cuts RAM use
0.212.7December 6, 2022ReleaseMistlands: Mistlands biome arrives with magic, new gear, poultry, a boss, and a fishing overhaul
0.212.7December 2, 2022Public testPatch 0.212.7 public test fixes the Gjall event and a dungeon culling problem
0.212.7December 1, 2022Public testPublic test 0.212.7 fixes fishing and ballista issues and brings back Yule items
0.212.6November 22, 2022Public testMistlands: Public test of Patch 0.212.6 adds the Mistlands biome with magic, new enemies, a boss and fishing changes
0.211.11October 28, 2022ReleaseLinux save-loss fix, earlier server version check, and a buildable Jack-o-turnip
0.211.11October 25, 2022Public testPublic test build fixes a Linux save-deletion bug and makes the Jack-o-turnip buildable
0.211.9October 11, 2022ReleaseMore crossplay bug fixes, with better connection stability and multiplayer send/receive fixes
0.211.8October 4, 2022ReleaseSmall bugfix patch after crossplay: maypole and midsummer crown removed, server and Linux changes
0.211.7September 27, 2022ReleaseCrossplay: Patch 0.211.7 adds full crossplay so players on any platform can play together
0.211.4September 14, 2022Public testCrossplay!: Public test build 0.211.4 adds crossplay support, a saves manager and a revamped Join Game tab
0.210.6August 30, 2022ReleaseFixes a crash that could reset worlds and adds automatic save backups
0.210.4August 12, 2022Public testPublic test build fixes a crash that could reset worlds and adds automatic save backups
0.209.10June 21, 2022ReleaseHotfix for a world creation problem tied to the Steam cloud-save overhaul
0.209.9June 20, 2022ReleaseFixes dedicated servers failing to load worlds from the legacy "worlds/" directory
0.209.8June 20, 2022ReleaseSteam Cloud save fixes plus Midsummer content: Maypole, flower crowns and new banner colours
0.209.5June 3, 2022Public testPublic test fixes Steam Cloud save loss and adds Midsummer items like the Maypole and flower crowns
0.208.1April 11, 2022ReleasePatch 0.208.1 fixes troll stagger, tombstone stacking, gamepad and interface issues
0.208.1April 4, 2022Public testPublic test build 0.208.1 fixes troll stagger, tombstone stacking and assorted interface bugs
0.207.20March 1, 2022ReleaseFrost Caves dungeon, Fenris armour, full controller support, Steam Deck optimisation and singleplayer pause
0.207.15February 16, 2022Public testPublic test: Frost Caves dungeon, full controller support, Steam Deck and singleplayer pause
0.206.5December 14, 2021ReleaseHoliday items, a new armor stand, quieter tamed wolves and troll animation upgrades
0.205.5November 25, 2021ReleasePatch 0.205.5 fixes item auto-stacking in multiplayer, tweaks Swamps music, and adds a new armor set
0.204.4November 8, 2021ReleaseUnity engine update, several bug fixes, and discovery music in some Black Forest locations
0.203.11October 4, 2021ReleasePatch 0.203.11 fixes a problem with the resolution setting in the settings screen
0.203.10October 4, 2021ReleaseMelee weapons cost less stamina, food stats get tuned, and the Jack-o-turnip arrives
0.202.19September 17, 2021ReleaseFood balance pass, easier Fulings, cheaper bow stamina and several fixes
0.156.2July 1, 2021ReleaseSmall monster AI update changes how enemies pick targets and attack structures
0.155.7June 23, 2021ReleasePatch 0.155.7 improves monster AI, adjusts events, and temporarily makes the Maypole buildable
0.154.1June 9, 2021ReleasePatch 0.154.1 fixes the Fuling army and wolf hunt events, plus many bugs and tweaks
0.153.2May 12, 2021ReleaseVisual updates for the troll and two bosses, reworked harpoon, and a batch of fixes
0.150.3April 19, 2021ReleaseNew terrain modification system for smoother loading, plus location and world loading fixes
0.148.7March 29, 2021ReleaseSmall patch adds snow sneak footsteps, tweaks building tool timing, and updates music and credits
0.148.6March 23, 2021ReleaseGameplay tweaks, console changes, ward and Moder fixes, and better networking
0.147.3March 2, 2021ReleaseDedicated servers switch to direct connections for lower latency, plus portal and network fixes
0.146.11February 26, 2021ReleaseSmall patch fixing network problems, including the player counter and sudden disconnects
0.146.8February 25, 2021ReleaseBetter connections, optional Vulkan on Windows, world corruption fix and tougher bosses
0.145.6February 17, 2021ReleaseVersion 0.145.6 reworks saving, fixes server and world issues, and adds a manual join by IP
0.143.5February 10, 2021ReleaseVersion 0.143.5 fixes exploits, improves saves and servers, and adds an enemy awareness indicator
0.142.6February 5, 2021ReleasePatch 0.142.6 repairs the world selection screen when a world file is corrupt
0.142.5February 5, 2021ReleaseVersion 0.142.5 fixes a startup freeze and dodge stamina, adds drowning effects and eases enemy damage.