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Valheim 1.0 'Deep North' lands 9 September — what's new and how to be ready

Valheim leaves Early Access on 9 September 2026 with the Deep North, plus PS5 & Switch 2 crossplay. Here's what's coming — and how to get a server ready.

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Valheim 1.0 'Deep North' lands 9 September — what's new and how to be ready
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Valheim 1.0 and the Deep North arrive on 9 September

After five years in Early Access, Valheim reaches its 1.0 full release on 9 September 2026 — and it arrives with the long-teased Deep North, the frozen final biome that completes the map. Developer Iron Gate also confirmed the game lands on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 the same day, with full crossplay across PC, Mac, Linux, Xbox, PS5 and Switch 2. So your whole group can finally play together, whatever they're on.

A lot of what we know about how the Deep North actually plays comes from creators Iron Gate invited to a hands-on preview ahead of launch. Survival YouTuber Jade PG spent around three hours in it and shared a first-impressions run — full credit for the early look. Below is what's confirmed, what was shown in those previews, and what it all means if you run a server.

The update

What's new in the Deep North

01
A frozen final biome
Cross frozen ice shelves from island to island under an aurora-lit sky. Iron Gate has pitched the Deep North as a calmer "winter postcard" after the Ashlands — but it still hides some of the toughest enemies in the game.
02
New enemies
Confirmed newcomers include the hulking Gammeltroll — a giant ancient troll you break apart for rare materials — and the Elaking that stalks the frozen wastes, alongside frozen variants of familiar foes.
03
A grappling hook
Hands-on previews showed a reusable grappling hook — unlocked back in the Mistlands — for pulling yourself across gaps and rappelling down ledges, with no ammo to craft.
04
Tame and ride a moose
Iron Gate has confirmed you'll be able to tame and ride moose in the Deep North — handy for crossing the ice and hauling resources home.
05
New crafting & building
Iron Gate has teased a Frost Foundry workshop and crafting molds tied to Deep North gear, and previews showed two fresh build sets — ice and timber — for your winter base.
06
New tools for the snow
A craftable shovel for clearing the deep snow is officially confirmed, and previews showed throwable "Ember Charges" for blasting apart the toughest new foes to harvest their materials.
Getting ready

Three things to do before launch day

  1. 01

    Back up your world

    1.0 is a big version jump. On a Netlonics server you take an on-demand backup in one click and download it — so your save is safe before anything updates.

  2. 02

    Update without the hassle

    When 1.0 goes live, your server picks up the new build on restart — no files to touch, no reinstall.

  3. 03

    Invite everyone — console too

    With crossplay confirmed, your PC and console friends share one world. Share the address and you're all in.

Want your own Deep North server?

A Netlonics Valheim server is built for exactly this kind of moment. Pick a tier, pay a flat price, and a protected server is running in about 30 seconds — no technical setup, no Linux, nothing to configure. From €8,99/month you get on-demand backups (so a big update is never scary), always-on DDoS protection, room for mods, and a simple dashboard with an in-browser console — all on EU nodes. It's crossplay-ready out of the box, so your PC and console friends all join the same world.

See plans and tiers on the Valheim hosting page. New to survival servers? Our survival creator round-up is a good place to start.

Valheim 1.0 — your questions

When does Valheim 1.0 release? +
Valheim leaves Early Access and reaches 1.0 on **9 September 2026**, the same day the Deep North biome arrives.
What is the Deep North? +
It's Valheim's frozen final biome — the last major region planned for the map. It adds new enemies, gear, crafting and building pieces, and completes the game's progression.
Is Valheim getting crossplay and console versions? +
Yes. Alongside 1.0, Valheim launches on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2, with full crossplay across PC, Mac, Linux, Xbox, PS5 and Switch 2 — everyone can play on one server.
Will my existing world and server work in 1.0? +
Your existing world carries forward. New Valheim biomes generate in areas you haven't explored yet, so you'll usually reach the Deep North by sailing north on your current world — a brand-new world just guarantees you see everything. Either way, take a backup before you update (one click on a Netlonics server) so you can always roll back.
Do I need a new server for the Deep North? +
No. The Deep North is part of the same world — you sail north to reach it on your existing server. If you run a busy group you may want a little more headroom; you can resize up or down any time from the dashboard.
How much is a Valheim server? +
Netlonics Valheim hosting starts at **€8,99/month**, flat — backups, DDoS protection and multi-user access included, with a one-time 30-day pass option if you'd rather not commit.

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