Previously, transporting heavy ores and metals required long, manual journeys by boat or foot, which many players found tedious. This update allows players to toggle "Portal Items" in the world settings, effectively removing the restriction on metals and drastically reducing the time spent on logistics. Key Quality-of-Life Features in Recent Versions World Modifiers
We tested v0.218.15a on three hardware configurations. The results show mixed but generally positive gains.
: Adds blood-based synergetic bonuses or life-steal capabilities.
Improved error messages for situations where a user tries to access online features without being logged in to Game Center. Valheim v0.218.15a
Iron Gate used version v0.218.15a to fine-tune the high-difficulty curve of the game's final biomes. Ashlands Enemy Tuning
: Resolved several minor issues with the game’s audio that were present in the initial 0.218.15 release.
: Adjusts Valkyrie AI to stop them from tracking players across biome borders into the Plains or Mistlands. The results show mixed but generally positive gains
Character customization gets a minor overhaul, addressing some popular player requests regarding hairstyles.
For architects, the most notable change comes to the structural integrity system. The devs have tweaked the "ground piece" stability values.
: Improves server-to-client data replication for large player dedicated servers. Iron Gate used version v0
As with any patch, there may be some known issues that players should be aware of. Some of the known issues in Valheim v0.218.15a include:
Valheim does not officially support mods. The Unity upgrade fundamentally changed how mods interact with the game files. If you are experiencing crashes, you must verify your game files and wait for your mod author to release a patch for 0.218.15 .
Patch 0.218.15 – Ashlands · Valheim update for 14 May 2024
: Players can toggle an alternative setting to choose whether attacks deploy towards the character's looking direction or the camera's fixed center position.
The arrival of on May 14, 2024, marked a turning point in the Viking saga of Valheim. It signaled the opening of the Ashlands , a brutal endgame biome where the very air burns and the ground is a sea of molten rock. The Expedition to the Burning South
