Valheim Patch Notes: Latest Update (Oct 6, 2026)

The latest Valheim update is “Patch 1.0.17”, which was shared on Steam on October 6, 2026. This patch focuses on fixing bugs rather than adding new features. It addresses a rare issue that could delete all objects in certain areas when a large world save chunk file got divided into smaller ones. Plus, it resolves some odd behaviors linked to invalid item types. While the patch may take a few days to roll out across all platforms, crossplay remains fully operational.

What changed in 1.0.17

Bug fixes

• Fixes a rare bug that could erase all objects in parts of the world when one large world save chunk file was split into smaller ones.
• Fixes invalid item types causing buggy behaviour, most importantly the invalid shield of root variant available in 1.0.15 on PlayStation®5.
• Invalid styles now reset to the default style and continue functioning normally.
• Fixes credits being hidden in 1.0.16.

Other changes

• Updates some placeholder text.

Platform availability

• Due to internal restrictions, the patch takes a few days to upload to all platforms.
• Crossplay remains functional during this time, regardless of platform.

Read the full official patch notes on Steam.

Recent Valheim updates

Date	Update	What it does	Source
Oct 6, 2026	Patch 1.0.17	A small bug fixing patch for Valheim that addresses world save data loss, invalid item types, placeholder text and hidden credits.	Official notes
Sep 25, 2026	Patch 1.0.16	Patch 1.0.16 fixes terrain modification reverting in Deep North, enemy spawning, several achievements, and platform-specific issues.	Official notes
Sep 18, 2026	Patch 1.0.15	A small patch fixes terrain duplication that hurt performance, raises Deep North Armor mould drops, and increases Writhan spawns.	Official notes
Sep 17, 2026	Patch 1.0.14	Patch 1.0.14 adds new keybinding and accessibility options, improves GPU performance, and fixes many bugs, including multiplayer, music, achievement and platform issues.	Official notes
Sep 11, 2026	Hotfix 1.0.10 & 1.0.12	Two hotfixes repair Deep North heavy armour, fix Greydwarf Shaman damage, add sounds, and bring Steam fixes for item stands, crashes, ban lists and achievements.	Official notes
Sep 9, 2026	Valheim 1.0 Has Arrived!	Valheim 1.0 adds the Deep North biome, new weapons, creatures, building pieces and mechanics, plus a new save system, performance work and many fixes.	Official notes
May 6, 2026	Patch 0.221.13 (Public Test)		Official notes
Feb 19, 2026	Patch 0.221.12		Official notes
Feb 2, 2026	Patch 0.221.10 – Five Years of Valheim!		Official notes

How often does Valheim get updated?

Valheim has had 6 patch announcements on Steam in the last 90 days and 9 in the past year, roughly one every 31 days.

Valheim patch notes FAQ

When was the last Valheim update?

The most recent Valheim update is "Patch 1.0.17", posted on Steam on Oct 6, 2026.

What changed in the latest Valheim patch?

Patch 1.0.17 is a small bug fixing update. It fixes a rare bug that could erase all objects in parts of the world when a large world save chunk file was split into smaller ones. It also fixes buggy behaviour caused by invalid item types. The patch needs a few days to reach all platforms, but crossplay stays functional.

How often does Valheim get patched?

Valheim has had 6 patch announcements on Steam in the last 90 days and 9 in the past year, roughly one every 31 days.

Where can I read the official Valheim patch notes?

The developer posts full patch notes on the game's Steam news page. We link each one in the table above.

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How we write these: Explosion summarizes the developer’s official Steam announcements and links the original notes. This page checks for new patches several times a day.