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Valheim

Patch 0.220.3

Mar 4, 2025 · Steam update tracked by Buffs & Bugs

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OFFICIAL UPDATE NOTES · STEAM

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It's once again time for a patch! Today we have a bunch of bug fixes and optimizations for you, such as fixing memory leaks and improving snap points for certain build pieces, and plenty more. Hopefully this patch will mean a smoother Valheim experience for all! Thank you to everyone who helped test the patch during the PTB round! Abbreviated Patch Notes: * Various optimizations for memory usage * Various bug fixes and improvements * Various fixes to build pieces * Various Xbox improvements * Various Mac improvements Detailed Patch Notes: All platforms: * 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

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