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Valheim is a sandbox crafting RPG set in the Viking era, now out of Early Access with its 1.0 update. Read on to learn about its release date, what platforms it's coming to, and its announcement history.
Valheim Release Date and Time
1.0 Released on September 9, 2026
Valheim's long-awaited 1.0 update released on September 9, 2026, for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2, marking the game's first appearance on PlayStation and Switch platforms. The update also shipped with full crossplay between all of these platforms, though cross-progression is more limited: per Iron Gate's official 1.0 FAQ, save syncing only works between Xbox and PC through a shared Microsoft account, while Steam, PS5, and Switch 2 saves each stay local to that platform.
| Region | Local Release Time |
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| United States (ET) | Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 9:00 a.m. |
| United States (PT) | Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 6:00 a.m. |
| United Kingdom | Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 2:00 p.m. |
| Central Europe | Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 3:00 p.m. |
| New Zealand | Thursday, September 10, 2026, 2:00 a.m. |
| Australian East Coast | Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 11:00 p.m. |
| Australian West Coast | Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 9:00 p.m. |
| Japan | Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 10:00 p.m. |
| Philippines | Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 9:00 p.m. |
| South Africa | Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 3:00 p.m. |
| Brazil | Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 10:00 a.m. |
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Released on February 2, 2021 in Early Access
Valheim Early Access was released on February 2, 2021, for Steam. The game spent more than five and a half years in Early Access, surpassing two million copies sold by May 2026 ahead of its full 1.0 launch.
Valheim Overview
Valheim is a multiplayer sandbox survival crafting RPG title developed by Iron Gate AB. Up to 10 players per session explore a procedurally generated world shrouded in mystery, where they will craft weapons, build bases, and slay mighty foes to prove their worth to Odin. The 1.0 update added the Deep North, the game's final planned biome, completing Valheim's original biome roadmap alongside the game's full release. Over the years, Valheim has received numerous updates and fixes that have added significant content to the game.
Is Valheim on Xbox Game Pass?
Yes, Valheim is available for Xbox Game Pass.
Is Valheim on PS Plus?
No, Valheim has not been announced for PS Plus.
Is Valheim on Nintendo Switch Online?
No, Valheim has not been announced for Nintendo Switch Online.
Announcement History
2026
September 11, 2026 | Post-Launch Hotfix Temporarily Disables Switch 2 Crossplay
Iron Gate released a hotfix addressing early stability issues, which temporarily disabled crossplay for Nintendo Switch 2 players while crossplay between PC, Xbox, and PS5 remained functional.
September 9, 2026 | Valheim 1.0 Launches
Valheim officially left Early Access with its 1.0 update, adding the Deep North biome and launching for the first time on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 alongside full crossplay across all platforms.
June 7, 2026 | Version 1.0 Release Date Revealed
Valheim’s 1.0 update release date has been revealed as September 9, 2026.
2021
January 18, 2021 | Early Access Date Revealed
Valheim's Early Access is revealed as February 2, 2021.
2020
June 14, 2020 | Initial Announcement
Valheim was first revealed on PC Gaming Show 2020.
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