Valheim 1.0 Deep North Launches on PC, PS5, and Nintendo Switch 2
The 1.0 release completes the long-running early access cycle with the long-delayed final biome and brings the game to new platforms with crossplay as its core feature.
Reporting from 1 source: Game Spark.
Coffee Stain released Valheim's 1.0 update 'Deep North' on September 9, 2026, ending roughly five years of early access. The full release adds the final biome, an animated opening movie, achievements, and crossplay across all platforms, with PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 versions launching alongside the PC version.
The full version introduces an achievement system, but with a catch tied to how the game records progress. Achievement statistics only start counting from the moment 1.0 is downloaded. Players who defeated Eikthyr many times during early access will need to defeat the boss again to unlock the hunting-related achievements. Characters and worlds that used cheat commands receive a permanent flag and can no longer earn achievements.
Early access save data carries over directly, and existing owners do not need to buy the game again. New content will appear in existing worlds, though biome generation only works correctly in unexplored areas. The developer recommends starting over for the best experience.
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