Note: This update is for the Public Test branch of Valheim only, and may therefore be unstable!
Prior to launching this update to the Default version of the game, we want to have a chance to discover bugs and fine-tune the balancing to ensure the best game experience.
Please remember to be considerate towards players who are not participating in the Public Test, as some may prefer to avoid spoilers. As indicated by the access code, please ensure to create backups of your save files before playing.
- ACCESS: Right-click Valheim in your Steam library, then select ‘Properties’. In the new window, select ‘Betas’ and type in the code “yesimadebackups”. The Public Test branch should now be available for you to select. The PTB FAQ can be found here.
- FEEDBACK: Please leave any feedback in the “#valheim-public-test” channel in our Discord or through the form on our website.
Hello vikings!
We've got a patch full of fixes for you today! Most importantly are probably those concerning gamepads, as they were having some significant issues. But with the new fixes in place, everything should be back to normal! Aside from the gamepad issues, this patch also addresses some issues with the new skills, some tweaks to the Asksvin Cape, and more!
Patch Notes:
Fixes & Improvements:
* Gamepad navigation in menus is no longer jittery and too quick to use
* Fixed an issue causing renaming of signs and portal with gamepads to break
* Adjusted gamepad dead zones
* There is no longer movement stuttering when using certain inputs
* There should no longer be a stutter when getting close to the bog witch hut
* Virtual keyboard no longer appears multiple times
* Multiple players can no longer eat the same piece of served food
* Crafting skill no longer provides bonus yield on armour and weapons
* You no longer gain cooking skill by trying to use a full cooking station
* World modifier “No Build Cost” no longer allows food to be placed freely, this is now part of the “No Craft Cost” world modifier
* Resin candles that have been blown out no longer start burning when logging into a server
* Resin candles no longer sink into the surface they are placed on
* Asksvin Cape has been reworked with increased run speed and reduced stamina use for running