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Valheim is a brutal exploration and survival game for 1-10 players set in a procedurally-generated world inspired by Norse mythology. Craft powerful weapons, construct longhouses, and slay mighty foes to prove yourself to Odin!
EXPLORE THE TENTH WORLD
Explore a world shrouded in mystery. Discover distinct environments with unique enemies to battle, resources to gather and secrets to uncover! Be a viking, sail the open seas in search of lands unknown, and fight bloodthirsty monsters.
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1 February 2021
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Description
Valheim is a brutal exploration and survival game for 1-10 players set in a procedurally-generated world inspired by Norse mythology. Craft powerful weapons, construct longhouses, and slay mighty foes to prove yourself to Odin!
EXPLORE THE TENTH WORLD
Explore a world shrouded in mystery. Discover distinct environments with unique enemies to battle, resources to gather and secrets to uncover! Be a viking, sail the open seas in search of lands unknown, and fight bloodthirsty monsters.
BUILD MIGHTY HALLS
Raise viking longhouses and build bases that offer reprieve from the dangers ahead. Customise buildings, both inside and out, with a detailed building system. Progress through building tiers to upgrade, expand and defend your base.
GATHER, CRAFT AND SURVIVE
Struggle to survive as you gather materials and craft weapons, armor, tools, ships, and defenses. Decorate your hearths and sharpen your blades, grow crops and vegetables, prepare food, brew meads and potions, and progress as you defeat more difficult bosses and discover new recipes and blueprints.
KEY FEATURES:
EXPLORE THE TENTH WORLD
Explore a world shrouded in mystery. Discover distinct environments with unique enemies to battle, resources to gather and secrets to uncover! Be a viking, sail the open seas in search of lands unknown, and fight bloodthirsty monsters.
BUILD MIGHTY HALLS
Raise viking longhouses and build bases that offer reprieve from the dangers ahead. Customise buildings, both inside and out, with a detailed building system. Progress through building tiers to upgrade, expand and defend your base.
GATHER, CRAFT AND SURVIVE
Struggle to survive as you gather materials and craft weapons, armor, tools, ships, and defenses. Decorate your hearths and sharpen your blades, grow crops and vegetables, prepare food, brew meads and potions, and progress as you defeat more difficult bosses and discover new recipes and blueprints.
KEY FEATURES:
- Massive procedurally-generated world where every biome is immersive and distinct, with unique enemies, resources and crafting recipes to discover.
- Play alone or with up to 10 players on player-hosted dedicated servers and experience unlimited world creation and enemies that scale in difficulty.
- Staminabased combat that rewards preparation and skill. Utilize weapon types with unique attacks, different blocking styles, ranged combat, dodges and parries to fight your enemies.
- Rewarding food system where you cannot starve and are not punished for not eating, instead you gain health, stamina and regeneration buffs depending on what foods you consume.
- Intuitive crafting where recipes are discovered as you explore the world, and pick up new resources and ingredients.
- Flexible building system that takes structural integrity and ventilation into account. Build a small shelter or an entire village, make outposts or claim abandoned buildings as your own. Then customize to your liking.
- Sail boats and ships to reach distant lands and explore the sea that offers riches to claim and monsters to fight.
- Epic boss fights that will test even the best prepared vikings and offer rewards that help you on your journey.
Community-translated languages:
In addition to the officially supported languages, Valheim has several community-translated languages. As the name would suggest these are all translated by fans and members of the community, and is an ongoing process. We can't guarantee the quality nor completeness of any specific translation effort.
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Game's latest news
The public test version of Valheim's Ashlands update is now available
New content is coming soon to Valheim. The 0.218.9 patch gives access to the public test version of Ashlands, a biome update that gives access to a number of new features.
It comes with more than 30 additional weapons, over 70 items to build, a dozen additional creatures and more than 30 crafting materials.…
A customizable difficulty system is coming to Valheim
In a future patch, Valheim will offer several difficulty options. Players will be able to choose from various world modifiers to make their experience easier or more challenging.
In a tweet, game director Jonathan Smars presented the modes in question. These include "easy," "hard,"…
No release is planned for Valheim on PlayStation
After several months of waiting, the very likable Valheim has finally arrived on Xbox. Unfortunately, PlayStation players will not be served anytime soon! In an interview with Xbox Expansion Pass, Jonathan Smårs from Iron Gate confirmed that no PlayStation version is currently planned. Even though he…
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Valheim is an absolute gem for players who love a more relaxed yet immersive survival experience. Set in a vast, procedurally-generated Viking world, the game invites you to explore, build, and fight your way through a gorgeous, ever-changing landscape. What makes Valheim stand out is its balance between challenge and fun—it’s a survival game that never feels punishing, offering players the freedom to progress at their own pace, whether you’re playing solo or with friends.
One of the most enjoyable aspects of Valheim is its base-building. The game gives you a ton of freedom to create your own Viking settlement, from simple shelters to sprawling fortresses. The building mechanics are intuitive, and it’s really satisfying to gather resources, craft, and watch your creations come to life. Whether you're working on a cozy cabin by the sea or an elaborate hall for your clan, Valheim makes the process feel relaxed and rewarding.
Exploration is another big part of the experience. Valheim’s world is full of varied biomes like forests, mountains, and swamps, each with its own unique challenges and rewards. You can spend hours just sailing across its beautiful oceans or wandering through its misty woods, uncovering hidden treasures and ancient ruins. The combat is simple but fun, letting you take on mythical creatures and bosses as you gear up with weapons and armor crafted from the resources you find.
What really sets Valheim apart is its co-op play. It’s a blast to team up with friends and take on the world together, whether you’re building a village, hunting for resources, or preparing for epic boss fights. The game’s difficulty scales with the number of players, making it easy to enjoy with a group or on your own without it ever feeling too overwhelming.
Visually, Valheim has a charming, minimalist style that perfectly captures its Viking theme. The world feels atmospheric and alive, especially with the changing weather and lighting effects that add a lot of depth to its environments. Plus, the soundtrack is relaxing and fits the mood perfectly, making even the quiet moments of exploration feel serene.
Overall, Valheim is an incredibly laid-back and enjoyable survival game. Whether you're looking to go on epic adventures, build your dream Viking homestead, or just hang out with friends in a beautiful world, it’s a game that offers a little something for everyone. It’s easy to pick up and play, with just the right balance of exploration, crafting, and combat to keep you coming back for more!!
One of the most enjoyable aspects of Valheim is its base-building. The game gives you a ton of freedom to create your own Viking settlement, from simple shelters to sprawling fortresses. The building mechanics are intuitive, and it’s really satisfying to gather resources, craft, and watch your creations come to life. Whether you're working on a cozy cabin by the sea or an elaborate hall for your clan, Valheim makes the process feel relaxed and rewarding.
Exploration is another big part of the experience. Valheim’s world is full of varied biomes like forests, mountains, and swamps, each with its own unique challenges and rewards. You can spend hours just sailing across its beautiful oceans or wandering through its misty woods, uncovering hidden treasures and ancient ruins. The combat is simple but fun, letting you take on mythical creatures and bosses as you gear up with weapons and armor crafted from the resources you find.
What really sets Valheim apart is its co-op play. It’s a blast to team up with friends and take on the world together, whether you’re building a village, hunting for resources, or preparing for epic boss fights. The game’s difficulty scales with the number of players, making it easy to enjoy with a group or on your own without it ever feeling too overwhelming.
Visually, Valheim has a charming, minimalist style that perfectly captures its Viking theme. The world feels atmospheric and alive, especially with the changing weather and lighting effects that add a lot of depth to its environments. Plus, the soundtrack is relaxing and fits the mood perfectly, making even the quiet moments of exploration feel serene.
Overall, Valheim is an incredibly laid-back and enjoyable survival game. Whether you're looking to go on epic adventures, build your dream Viking homestead, or just hang out with friends in a beautiful world, it’s a game that offers a little something for everyone. It’s easy to pick up and play, with just the right balance of exploration, crafting, and combat to keep you coming back for more!!
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