Valheim
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Valheim devs finally get around to reading 5 years of player feedback, let you remap dodge key
Valheim developers have implemented a highly requested feature allowing players to remap the dodge key, addressing feedback from the game's five years of early access. The update also includes options to rebind radial wheel and hotbar items, disable the intro cinematic, and various bug fixes, including improvements to the cheat-flagging system.
How to fish in Valheim
This guide explains how to fish in Valheim, a relaxing activity to pursue when not fighting enemies. Players will need to purchase a fishing rod and bait from the vendor Haldor for 350 coins and 10 coins respectively, or rarely find them in frost caves. Fishing requires stamina to reel in catches, so players should consume food and stamina meads beforehand.
PlayStation Store Update Worldwide September 15, 2026
Sony has announced the latest PlayStation Store update for September 15, 2026, featuring new content for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation VR owners. The update includes the PlayStation Plus Essential lineup with games like Chained Echoes and MLB the Show 26, alongside numerous other PS4 and PS5 titles.
Valheim 1.0 lets cheaters earn achievements by admitting their crimes and then cheating even harder: "Oden will surely know if you use it dishonourably"
Valheim developer Iron Gate Studio has introduced a new system allowing players who previously used developer commands to earn achievements again by entering a specific, lengthy cheat code. This change, implemented around the game's 1.0 launch, allows players to opt back into achievement hunting, with the developers humorously noting that 'Oden will surely know if you use it dishonourably.'
Valheim 1.0 Review – Back to Hunting and Building
Valheim's 1.0 update, featuring the Deep North biome and general polish, enhances the core survival crafting experience. While the building and exploration systems have some awkwardness, particularly in the Mistlands biome, the game offers a strong meditative loop punctuated by intense action. The developer Iron Gate has consistently supported the game, making its full release a robust and replayable experience, especially in co-op.
Utmaning i ISK#6 - Hitta alla referenser i Justin Wack!
This article compiles various gaming news, reviews, and discussions. It features reviews for "Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack," "Marvel's Wolverine," and "NHL 27," alongside news on game delays, new releases, and industry trends.
MMO Week in Review: Foreverrrrr
BlizzCon 2026 saw major announcements including a new open-world StarCraft shooter, Diablo V for 2029, and World of Warcraft Forever launching soon. The event also revealed World of Warcraft's next retail expansion, The Last Titan, and sparked controversy over World of Warcraft Forever's monetization. Other news included the sunsetting of Ship of Heroes, layoffs at Pantheon Rise of the Fallen, and business dealings involving ArcheAge.
After more than 400 hours of Valheim in early access, I love the journey from naked adventurer to godly Viking now more…
After over 400 hours in early access, the author expresses deep satisfaction with Valheim's journey from a basic survivor to a powerful Viking, particularly with the 1.0 release and its new Deep North biome. Significant improvements to the building UI, boss reworks, and clearer progression have made the game a better experience, even warranting a fresh start.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – September 13, 2026 – Fire Emblem and LEGO Batman incoming, Valheim and Meccha Chameleon with strong debuts
The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for September 13, 2026, show Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave and LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight leading upcoming releases. New debuts include Valheim at #3 and Meccha Chameleon at #4, with Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion and Dragon Quest Heroes: Torneko’s Mystery Dungeon Classic HD also charting.
Diskutera – Visa dina byggen i överlevnadsspel!
This discussion explores the building aspect of survival games, highlighting how players approach construction from functional fortresses to aesthetically pleasing structures. It touches upon memorable builds in games like Minecraft, Valheim, Rust, and Ark: Survival Evolved, and questions what makes a player's creation stand out.
Betawatch: Monsters & Memories plunges testers into The Deep, Loftia begins pre-registrations, and ArcheAge S is on its way next year
Several MMORPGs are entering new testing phases or preparing for launch. Monsters & Memories is plunging testers into 'The Deep' ahead of its early access, while Loftia has begun pre-registrations. ArcheAge S is slated for a Q2 2027 release, with gameplay previews coming soon. Legends of Aria Eternal and Valheim have officially launched, while Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen has experienced layoffs.
If you use devcommands to cheat in Valheim but want your achievements anyway, you can get them by using the new devcommand 'yesiuseddevcommandsbutiwantmyachievementsanyway'
Valheim has released a new devcommand, 'yesiuseddevcommandsbutiwantmyachievementsanyway', allowing Steam users to re-enable achievements even if they previously used cheats or mods. This update comes alongside the game's 1.0 launch, which introduced a new biome, boss, and over 50 achievements.
How to increase your inventory in Valheim
This guide explains how to increase inventory size in Valheim following the 1.0 update. Players can purchase two inventory upgrades, 'Wider pockets' and 'Deeper pockets,' from the NPC merchant Haldor in the Black Forest biome for coins, adding a total of 16 extra slots.
How to use Battle Idols and Protection Idols in Valheim, and where to find the Forge of Potential
This guide explains how to use Battle Idols and Protection Idols in Valheim, which are found as loot in various biomes and used to upgrade weapons and armor respectively. Players must locate the Forge of Potential in the Mountains biome to perform these upgrades, with a risk of failure that can destroy the gear.
Quiz: Hur bra är du på att överleva?
This article celebrates the release of Valheim 1.0 with a quiz testing players' knowledge of survival and crafting games. It asks how well users can gather resources, build bases, and stay alive, highlighting common pitfalls in the genre. The quiz requires users to log in to participate.
Boots on the Ground: ‘WARDOGS’ Goes All Out on GeForce NOW at Early-Access Launch
WARDOGS, a large-scale tactical first-person shooter, has launched in early access on GeForce NOW, allowing up to 100 players to battle for control of randomized zones. The cloud gaming service also added the 1.0 update for Valheim and Bus Simulator 27, with NVIDIA highlighting the benefits of playing demanding PC titles without expensive hardware upgrades.
Nintendo Download – September 10, 2026 (Europe)
Nintendo has released its European download list for the week of September 10, 2026. The list includes retail and digital titles for the Nintendo Switch, featuring new releases and some previously announced games.
The Stream Team: Visiting Valheim on its official launch day
Massively OP's MJ Guthrie is streaming Valheim on its official launch day, marking the game's exit from early access. The stream will offer a look at the new Deep North region, though MJ may be distracted by other new content. The event is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. EDT on September 9th, 2022.
How to mine the petrified Gammeltroll in Valheim
This guide explains how to mine Petrified Tissue from the Gammeltroll boss in Valheim's Deep North biome. Players must first defeat the Ashlands boss, Fader, to build an Eternal Pyre, which generates embers. These embers are then combined with seal pelts to craft Ember Charges, which are used to destroy the Petrified Gammeltroll statue and yield the valuable Petrified Tissue.
Palworld lead worries Steam early access has "lost its meaning": players treat it like "a normal game" and the program has been "abused for a lot of reasons"
John Buckley, communications and publishing lead for Palworld developer Pocketpair, expresses concern that Steam's Early Access program has lost its original meaning. He believes players now treat Early Access games like finished products, leading to unrealistic expectations and a decline in meaningful feedback, which he feels has been "abused for a lot of reasons."
