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Valheim

by Iron Gate Studios · published by Coffee Stain Publishing

Released September 9, 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox One, Mac, and Linux.

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About Valheim

Valheim is an open-world survival and exploration game set in a procedurally generated world inspired by Norse mythology. Playing alone or with up to nine other players, you explore dangerous biomes, gather resources, craft weapons and armour, build Viking settlements and longships, and battle powerful creatures and bosses in order to prove yourself worthy of Odin. Progression is tied to exploration and defeating the Forsaken, with each biome introducing new enemies, resources, crafting possibilities and challenges. From the peaceful Meadows to the frozen Deep North, players can build, farm, sail, fight and explore the tenth world at their own pace.

Slain in battle, a Viking warrior is carried to Valheim, the mysterious tenth world of Norse mythology. Long ago, Odin banished his ancient enemies to this realm, where they grew in strength and became a threat once again. Tasked with proving their worth to the Allfather, the warrior must bring order to Valheim by hunting down the Forsaken - powerful beings that rule over the world's hostile lands. The journey begins in the peaceful Meadows and leads through dark forests, deadly swamps, frozen mountains, vast plains, mist-shrouded lands, the scorched Ashlands, and ultimately the frozen reaches of the Deep North. To survive, the warrior must explore unknown lands, gather resources, build settlements, craft increasingly powerful weapons and armour, and sail across dangerous seas. With each Forsaken defeated, new paths and challenges are revealed, bringing the warrior closer to completing Odin's task and proving themselves worthy of Valhalla.

Release dates by platform

PCEarly accessFebruary 2, 2021 · Out now
LinuxEarly accessFebruary 2, 2021 · Out now
Xbox Series X|SEarly accessMarch 14, 2023 · Out now
Xbox OneEarly accessMarch 14, 2023 · Out now
MacEarly accessJune 10, 2024 · Out now
PlayStation 5September 9, 2026 · Out now
Nintendo Switch 2September 9, 2026 · Out now

Reviews & players

Steam reviewsVery Positive94% of 559K positive
Player score84304 ratings on IGDB
Playing now115,963on Steam at last update

PC system requirements

Official specs from Steam

Full specs

Minimum

OSWindows 10 or later
Processor2.6 GHz Quad Core or similar
Memory8 GB RAM
GraphicsGeForce GTX 950 or Radeon HD 7970
DirectXVersion 11
Storage1 GB available space

Recommended

OSWindows 10 or later
Processori5 3GHz or Ryzen 5 3GHz
Memory16 GB RAM
GraphicsGeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580
DirectXVersion 11
NetworkBroadband Internet connection

Valheim FAQ

When did Valheim come out?

Valheim was released on September 9, 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox One, Mac, and Linux.

Is Valheim on PlayStation 5?

Yes. Valheim launched on PlayStation 5 on September 9, 2026.

Is Valheim on Xbox Series X|S?

Yes. Valheim launched on Xbox Series X|S on March 14, 2023.

Is Valheim on Nintendo Switch 2?

Yes. Valheim launched on Nintendo Switch 2 on September 9, 2026.

Who is making Valheim?

Valheim is developed by Iron Gate Studios and published by Coffee Stain Publishing.

Is Valheim multiplayer?

Yes. Valheim supports single player, multiplayer, and co-operative.

How much does Valheim cost?

Valheim costs $29.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.

Is Valheim good?

Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 94% of 558,580 reviews are positive.

What are the minimum PC requirements for Valheim?

The minimum GPU is GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon HD 7970. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Valheim system requirements page.

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