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Valheim

Patch 1.0.21

Oct 28, 2026 · Steam update tracked by Buffs & Bugs

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Xbox: * Added a retroactive fix that cleans up character and world files with invalid names (e.g. “i<3” will be removed). Fixes critical bug that causes UI in main menu to disappear when selecting “Start Game”. * No longer show Gamepad association UI on startup

AffectedPC · Xbox · PS5 · Switch 2
Main focusGameplay changes and fixes
  • PlayStation: * Added info popup to when trying to join crossplay server while “PS5 only” toggle is on
  • Switch 2: * Fixed a bug where the Achievement details panel could not be scrolled via Touch
OFFICIAL UPDATE NOTES · STEAM

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Xbox: * Added a retroactive fix that cleans up character and world files with invalid names (e.g. “i<3” will be removed). Fixes critical bug that causes UI in main menu to disappear when selecting “Start Game”. * No longer show Gamepad association UI on startup

PlayStation: * Added info popup to when trying to join crossplay server while “PS5 only” toggle is on

Switch 2: * Fixed a bug where the Achievement details panel could not be scrolled via Touch

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Xbox: * Added a retroactive fix that cleans up character and world files with invalid names (e.g. “i<3” will be removed). Fixes critical bug that causes UI in main menu to disappear when selecting “Start Game”. * No longer show Gamepad association UI on startup

PlayStation: * Added info popup to when trying to join crossplay server while “PS5 only” toggle is on

Switch 2: * Fixed a bug where the Achievement details panel could not be scrolled via Touch

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