Iron Gate has revealed the 1.0 release date for its Viking-inspired survival game Valheim, with the game launching on September 9. It will launch on PC, Mac, Linux, Xbox One, Xbox Series XS, PS5, and Switch 2. The latter two platforms have just been confirmed alongside the release date announcement, and you can check out the trailer below.
Valheim 1.0 will feature cross-play between all platforms so up to 10 players can work together to explore, build settlements, and battle monsters. Valheim originally launched in February 2021 and quickly became one of the biggest hits of the year. Its lo-fi visuals, Viking theme, and polished survival gameplay created the perfect storm, no doubt fueled by the growing boredom of players stuck in lockdown. Over ten million copies were sold in the game’s first year.
Valheim Early Access Preview – A survival game with a purpose
In our Valheim Early Access preview, Thomas said: “Valheim, while a little rough around the edges, has a number of really nice touches to its gameplay. When you cook food, you actually have to stand nearby while it cooks and remove it when it’s ready – leave it too long and you’ll end up with a lump of coal – but stand near a fire in a cramped space and you’ll start dying from smoke inhalation. For a game that just entered Early Access, Valheim already feels like a near-complete game The future looks bright for Valheim With a solid set of survival systems already in place, an engaging lineup of boss fights, and plenty of additional touches, I can’t wait to see how the community shapes and guides the future development of this survival sim.
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