Valheim
The tenth world leaves Early Access. Deep North completes the voyage.
Valheim 1.0 is out: launch trailer, Deep North news, current official hotfixes and independently published review coverage.
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What is actually known.
Official sources checked 23 Sept 2026, 08:17.
Iron Gate identifies the frozen Deep North as Valheim's final planned biome.
The official Steam page supports solo play, online co-op and player-hosted dedicated servers.
Iron Gate says friends can play together across every announced 1.0 platform.
Version 1.0 launched on 9 September 2026 after more than five years in Early Access.
The premise, without filling in the blanks.
Fallen warriors are carried to Valheim, a procedurally generated tenth Norse world. To earn passage to Valhalla, players explore its biomes, build shelters, craft equipment and defeat the forsaken enemies of Odin.
Eight distinct biomes
A procedural world connects forests, swamps, mountains, oceans and late-game regions, culminating in the Deep North.
Build for survival
Structural integrity, ventilation, crafting tiers and raids turn longhouses and settlements into functional progression.
Preparation-driven combat
Food, rested bonuses, armour, weapons, parries and boss rewards matter as much as reflexes.
New in 1.0
Deep North arrives alongside upgradeable pockets, achievements, new equipment and building pieces. Read the launch notes for the full list and spoilers.
Trailers and gameplay from official channels.
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Valheim 1.0 Out Now - Official Launch Trailer
Open official upload ↗1.0 and Deep North Release Date Trailer
Open official upload ↗Ashlands Gameplay Trailer
Open official upload ↗The Bog Witch Trailer
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Summaries are short by design. Open the original page for editions, regional timing, ratings and final technical details.
Launch announcement and complete 1.0 patch notes, including Deep North, equipment, building pieces and quality-of-life changes.
Open source ↗Official hotfix - 11 September 2026Hotfix 1.0.10 & 1.0.12Armour repairs, stability fixes and platform-specific changes. Iron Gate also warns players to back up saves before removing valuable items from existing stands.
Open source ↗Official player FAQReturning worlds, saves and modsExisting saves remain usable; new biome generation needs unexplored areas. Iron Gate recommends a fresh start and cannot guarantee mod compatibility.
Open source ↗Official Steam pageValheim on SteamOfficial store listing for the full release, supported features and PC requirements.
Open source ↗Latest developer updates.
Refreshed from official Steam announcements.
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.
Read official notes17 Sept 2026 · Official announcementPatch 1.0.14We've got more hotfixes and improvements for you today! This patch touches upon a little bit of everything, from keybindings to music.
Read official notesWhat reviewers think.
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