Summary

Valheimhas finally released the eagerly awaited Ashlands update, one of the biggest content expansions the survival game has received until now. This newValheimupdate adds a new biome for endgame players, new weapons, building options, and more.

Valheimwas originally released in early access in 2021, quickly becoming a huge hit. Created by Iron Gate Studio, the Norse-inspired survival game sold over 12 million copies on Steam. In 2023,Valheimwas added to Xbox Game Pass, reaching even more players. Since its initial launch, the title has released regular updates as it moves towards a yet unannounced 1.0 release.

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Now, Iron Gate Studio has officially released the new Ashlands update, bringing a new endgame biome toValheim. This update comes on the heels ofValheim’spublic test buildwhich was unveiled last week. According to the patch notes, the new update works as a big content expansion, as it adds over 30 weapons, three armor sets, two capes, over 70 buildable items, over 30 crafting materials, new music, events, mechanics, and more. The update also fixes several small issues, standardizes texts through the game, and solves problems with Mead materials.

The highlight of the free expansion is clearlyValheim’s new Ashlands biome. Set in the southern parts of the game’s map, the new biome is a hellscape area filled with lava, huge fortresses, and dangerous undead creatures known as the Charred. As expected, the new area comes with a variety of enemies, such as the Fallen Valkyrie, four varieties of Charred enemies, Morgen, Askvin Calf, Lava Blob, and others, including a new boss called Fader.

Valheim’s new content also includes a few new mechanics tied to the new region, including two new Siege Machines, new plantable Ashvines, and the ability to combine Flametal weapons with gems to gain upgrades. Other interesting changes include the introduction of boiling hot waters near the Ashlands, which may require a sturdy ship to cross, and cinder rain while traveling in the new biome.

Gamers who like to createamazing bases inValheimwill not be disappointed with the Ashlands update due to the introduction of several new building pieces and furniture, which will greatly expand the base-building options they previously had. The update also includes more new materials such as the Askvin Hide, Vulture Eggs, Bell Shards, Charred Skulls, Jade, Bloodstone, and new weapons like the Dyrnwyn sword, the Brutal Slayer, or the Flametal Mace.

Valheim’s Ashlands Update Official Patch Notes

New Mechanics

  • Beware the skies! Cinders rain down from above in the Ashlands, causing damage to those who are unprotected

  • Wooden build pieces can now catch fire in the Ashlands – and the fire spreads!

  • A new world modifier that allows fire to spread outside of the Ashlands as well (part of the immersive preset)

  • Deadly lava takes up large parts of the landscape; traverse it with your very own platforms

  • Lay claim to Charred Fortresses with two new Siege Machines

  • New plantable Ashvines will grow on the walls of your base

  • Combine your Flametal weapons with gems (Bloodstone, Iolite & Jade) to upgrade them to magical weapons (giving them blood, storm and nature based effects respectively)

  • The waters in and around the Ashlands are boiling hot, and only the sturdiest of ships can sail them

  • Enemy/creature: Asksvin (tameable & rideable)

  • Material: Fader Relic (placeholder item)

  • Material: Flametal Ore (previous Flametal is now obsolete)

  • Material/craftable: Flametal (previous Flametal is now obsolete)

  • Cauldron extension: Rolling Pins and Cutting Boards

  • Resource location: Lavaiathans

  • Weapon: Dyrnwyn (sword)

  • Weapon: Slayer (greatsword)

  • Weapon: Nidhögg (sword)

  • Weapon: Nidhögg the Bleeding (sword)

  • Weapon: Nidhögg the Thundering (sword)

  • Weapon: Nidhögg the Primal (sword)

  • Weapon: Bloodgeon (mace)

  • Weapon: Klossen (mace)

  • Weapon: Ripper (crossbow)

  • Weapon: Splitnir (spear)

  • Weapon: Splitnir the Bleeding (spear)

  • Weapon: Splitnir the Storming (spear)

  • Weapon: Splitnir the Primal (spear)

  • Shield: Flametal Shield (with multiple styles!)

  • Shield: Flametal Tower Shield (with multiple styles!)

  • Weapon: Trollstav (blood magic)

  • Weapon: Staff of the Wild (elemental magic)

  • Weapon: Dundr (elemental magic)

  • Weapon: Staff of Fracturing (elemental magic)

* Armour Set: Flametal Breastplate, Flametal Greaves, Flametal Helmet

  • Armour Set: Robes of Embla, Trousers of Embla, Hood of Embla

  • Armour Set: Breastplate of Ask, Trousers of Ask, Hood of Ask

* Ammunition: Flametal Missile

Build pieces & furniture

  • Building Pieces: 25 Ashwood Pieces (Ashwood Wall, Ashwood Half Wall, Ashwood Quarter Wall, Ashwood Arched Wall, Ashwood Decorative Wall, Ashwood Decorative Window, Ashwood Divider, Ashwood Floor 2x2, Ashwood Floor 1x1, Ashwood Decorative Floor, Ashwood Arch, Ashwood Beam 1m, Ashwood Beam 2m, Ashwood Pole 1m, Ashwood Pole 2m, Ashwood Beam 26°, Ashwood Roof Cross 26°, Ashwood Beam 45°, Ashwood Roof Cross 45°, Ashwood Wall 26°, Ashwood Wall 26° Inverted, Ashwood Wall 45°, Ashwood Wall 45° Inverted, Ashwood Stair, Ashwood Door)

  • Building Pieces: 26 Grausten Pieces (Grausten Steep Stairs, Grausten Stairs, Grausten Floor 1x1, Grausten Floor 2x2, Grausten Floor 4x4, Grausten Small Pillar, Grausten Medium Pillar, Grausten Tapered Pillar, Grausten Tapered Pillar Inverted, Grausten Small Beam, Grausten Medium Beam, Grausten Small Arch, Grausten Medium Arch, Grausten Wall Arch, Grausten Wall Arch Inverted, Grausten Wall 1x2, Grausten Wall 2x2, Grausten Wall 4x2, Grausten Window 2x2, Grausten Window 4x2, Grausten Roof, Grausten Roof Corner, Grausten Arched Roof (2), Grausten Arched Roof, Grausten Arched Roof Corner (2))

  • Location: Ruins (multiple)

  • Event: “The undead army marches”

  • Event: “The dead have been summoned”

  • Lore: New stones

  • Lore: New dreams

  • New music

  • New forsaken power

  • Terrain changes for Ashlands (Ashlands is now cut off from other biomes, only accessible by sea)

  • Standardised texts throughout the game

  • Updated names for old Flametal items

  • The popup for unlocking new things is displayed longer

  • Disabled ESRAM usage on Xbox One to work around a Unity bug that caused some particle systems to have corrupt shadowmaps

  • Added console command ‘findtp’ to go to nearest found item

  • Added console command ‘setfuel’ to fill all nearby lights to specified fuel

  • Map is now closed after using debugmode teleport

  • There is now a toggle in Gamplay Settings for “Attack towards look direction”, if this is toggled off, attacks will instead be made in the direction the camera is facing

  • Modding: IMonoUpdater no longer requires to be inherited from and error messages removed

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WHERE TO PLAY

Valheimis a brutal exploration and survival game for 1-10 players set in a procedurally-generated world inspired by Norse mythology. Craft powerful weapons, construct longhouses, and slay mighty foes to prove yourself to Odin!EXPLORE THE TENTH WORLDExplore a world shrouded in mystery. Discover distinct environments with unique enemies to battle, resources to gather and secrets to uncover! Be a viking, sail the open seas in search of lands unknown, and fight bloodthirsty monsters.BUILD MIGHTY HALLSRaise viking longhouses and build bases that offer reprieve from the dangers ahead. Customise buildings, both inside and out, with a detailed building system. Progress through building tiers to upgrade, expand and defend your base.GATHER, CRAFT AND SURVIVEStruggle to survive as you gather materials and craft weapons, armor, tools, ships, and defenses. Decorate your hearths and sharpen your blades, grow crops and vegetables, prepare food, brew meads and potions, and progress as you defeat more difficult bosses and discover new recipes and blueprints.