The Valheim 1.0 update was announced by the developers on September 9, 2026, marking the game’s full release out of early access. The update introduces the Deep North biome and a large amount of new content.
What Changed
The Deep North is the final biome to be added to Valheim. It brings over 40 new weapons, new bombs and ammunition, four armour sets, two capes, two trinkets, new tools, more than 10 creatures, over 80 buildable pieces, five crafting-related build pieces, over 30 crafting materials, more than 20 food items, new locations, new music, new events, new mechanics, upgradeable pockets, and achievements.
New mechanics include snow that must be cleared before building, dangerous frozen seas and ponds, a Jotun invasion to halt, a grappling hook for traversing heights, alternate versions of earlier biomes at the outer edges of the world, mysterious idols that can be brought to a hidden forge for item upgrades, unlockable cinematics, inventory upgrades from Haldor, and achievements.
The crafting system expands with new materials such as Bloodgold, Crown Jewel, Frostcore, Moose Hide, Seal Pelt, and Timberwood. New plantables include Kale, Oats, Poteitr, and Timberwood. New production buildings are the Frigid Kiln and Frost Foundry, along with extensions like Smith’s Aprons for the Black Forge, the Smoker for the Cauldron, and the Standing Loom for the Galdr Table.
Dozens of craftable items were added, including Nord and Frostfire weapon lines, Thunderblood weapons, four new staves, four shields, four armour sets, Bloodgold ammunition, two trinkets, two capes, an Ember Charge bomb, an Intricate Key, a Moose Saddle, a Snowball, a Snow Shovel, and a Grappling Hook.
Over 80 new build pieces and furniture items are available, including Ashwood, Shingle Roof, Thatch Roof, Wooden, Decorated Timber, Timber, and Scalewood pieces, three drawbridge variants, an Ice Block, a Stone Fence, several gates and walls, and furniture like the Antler Throne, Carved Bench, Moose Hide Carpet, and Wardrobe. New stackable piles for metals and other resources were also added, along with misc items like a Birdnest, Eternal Pyre, Hooded Lantern, and Snow Lantern.
New creatures include enemies like Barka, Elaking, Eyeless One, Fallen Warrior, Gammeltroll, Hexen, Krigen, Hexahedric Pulp, Shapeless Pulp, and Tiny Pulp. The Moose is tameable and rideable, with Moose Calf also present. Seals and Baby Seals appear, as does the Writhan. The new boss is Kall Fimbulbringer.
New food items include Baked Poteitr, Cooked Moose Meat, Cooked Seal Blubber, Fish Soup, Kale, Kale Chips, Lingonberries, Lingonberry Juice, Luminous Larva, Meat In Bread, Meatballs and Poteitr, Oats, and Oat Flour.
Fixes and improvements include a new graphic setting for draw distance, a menu overhaul for the hammer and serving tray, a Magica cloth system, overhauled descriptions, rebalanced enemy spawn chance in Ashlands, all hair and beard styles available from the start, a Unity engine upgrade, and various other fixes.
Who It Affects
The update affects all Valheim players, as it is the full 1.0 release. The developers note that players with questions about mods and world saves should check the 1.0 FAQ.
The time has come to finally venture into the Deep North and Valheim 1.0.
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