Valheim

Various optimizations for memory usage

Various bug fixes and improvements

Various fixes to build pieces

Various Xbox improvements

Various Mac improvements

Optimized Asset Bundles, reducing start-up times by up to 75%, build size by up to 35% and memory usage by 110 MB. Should also reduce the download size of future patches.

Optimized UI rendering, improving FPS by 5-10% when CPU bound

Fixed memory leak that occurred when generating subsequent new worlds

Changed certain sound files to be loaded in background, reducing some specific lag spikes

Added a fix for movement to behave the same when holding down secondary attack while moving with the gamepad as on keyboard.

Removed “Detailed particle systems” from Graphics settings and make the “off” setting the default.

Added a fix to allocate less memory and lower execution time for certain types of input

Fixed a bug that caused inaccurate collision detection between AoEs and characters in multiplayer scenarios, e.g. sometimes catching on fire even when not walking into the fire.

Fixed mouse being stuck held down after naming a map pin with virtual keyboard.

Improved chat message and sign compliance with platform privileges, parental controls and local block list

Game now shows in-game player names in Player List for cross-network users as well

Reduced memory usage of profile pictures in Player List

Fixed a bug where tooltips in settings menu did not show up in-game

Fixed a freeze that could occur when changing the permitted list

Boss and death map icons are no longer manually placeable via controller

Asksvin trophy icon now matches the colour of the actual trophy

Cooked Asksvin Tail and Roasted Crust Pie no longer sparkle when attached to an itemstand

Tweaked snap points of Ashwood Stakewalls for better alignment

Tweaked snap points for Grausten wall 2x2 for better alignment

Grausten arches are now allowed to be placed in different orientations in the same position

Grausten Roof Corner no longer changes position when damaged

Blackmarble floor triangle and tip are no longer burnable

Fixed an issue that made some events able to trigger without their conditions being met

Hiding UI with CTRL + F3 now also hides sailing UI and Pause Menu UI

A brief message is now shown when hiding UI using a gamepad

Updated localization

Game no longer needs to be restarted to observe profile updates in the game

Added invite button to pause menu

Reduce network usage somewhat for functionality related to Xbox network.

Gamepad association UI now reappears if the gamepad is disconnected and a keyboard & mouse is not connected, or if gamepad input when no user is assigned to it

Reduced risk of crashes

Chat messages can no longer be sent if text communication is disabled via system. Also shows a system UI popup telling users to change the setting if they want to chat

On the console, when starting the game for the first time, the game language is now auto-selected based on the console language.

Character names are now filtered as UGC in received chat messages and player list

Fixed a bug that could make the “Game Preview” popup appear again after being dismissed

Reduced reserved space on Xbox console, reducing disk usage by up to 1 GiB

Updated minimum compatible MacOS version to 10.15

Now uses TAA instead of FXAA for anti-aliasing

Improved success rate for Game Center friend invites

Fixed a bug related to viewing text on signs while not signed in to Game Center