Valheim 1.0 Deep North Launch Platforms Crossplay and Patch 1.0.15 [2026]

By Indie Kings | September 23, 2026

Updated September 23, 2026: Valheim 1.0 plus Deep North launched September 9, 2026 on PC plus Mac plus Linux plus Xbox One plus Series plus PS5 plus Switch 2 with full crossplay, per Iron Gate plus SteamDB. 40 plus weapons plus 10 plus creatures plus 80 plus build pieces plus patch 1.0.15 September 18 headline the release.

Image: Valheim header art. Credit: Iron Gate via Steam.

Launch facts

Per Iron Gate June 7 plus June 24, Valheim 1.0 arrived September 9 with Deep North after the PC Gaming Show reveal plus Gamescom booth run up. Six years in early access ended, per ixbt plus Nodecraft.

Per SteamDB build 25185596, launch hit September 9 with hotfixes 1.0.10 plus 1.0.12 September 11 plus patch 1.0.15 September 18 fixing duplicated terrain plus performance, per GamedropDaily. Nine updates in 90 days track, per the page.

Per Valheim.tools, price rose 19.99 to 29.99 at 1.0 with free update for owners. First price change in game history, per the page.

What 1.0 adds

Per SteamDB abbreviated notes via Iron Gate, Deep North brings 40 plus weapons plus bombs plus ammo plus 4 armor sets plus 2 capes plus 2 trinkets plus tools plus 10 plus creatures plus 80 plus buildables plus 5 crafting pieces plus 30 plus materials plus 20 plus foods plus locations plus music plus events plus mechanics plus upgradeable pockets plus achievements. Nodecraft adds tameable Moose plus boss Kall Fimbulbringer plus Kale plus Oats plus Poteitr plus Scalewood plus drawbridges plus thrones plus lanterns, per the recap.

Per the notes, fixes bring draw distance setting plus hammer plus tray overhaul plus Magica cloth plus description pass plus Ashlands spawn rebalance plus all hair plus beards from start plus Unity upgrade. Snow clearing plus grappling hook plus frozen water caution attach to Deep North, per ixbt.

Per Valheim.tools, Ocean gets no changes with post-launch limited to bugfix plus quality of life and no new content confirmed. Winding Tunnels plus Morkhalla dungeons plus abandoned villages plus stave hals fill exploration, per Nodecraft.

• Fight: Nord plus Frostfire plus new boss.
• Build: 80 plus pieces plus furniture plus decor.
• Cook: 20 plus foods with expanded farms.

Platforms and crossplay

Per Iron Gate, PC plus Linux plus Mac plus Xbox One plus Series carry over with PS5 plus Switch 2 added day one. Full crossplay across all, per the announcement.

Per Valheim.tools, cross save stays limited to Xbox plus PC via Microsoft Store sync. Achievements exceed 50 tracked from 1.0 install, per the page.

Per SteamDB plus Nodecraft, mods should expect breakage with world plus save FAQ checks advised. Dedicated servers need September 9 prep, per Valheim.tools.

Post-launch state

Per GamedropDaily September 22, 223K 24h peak holds Steam 7 for a second week. Launch plus Wardogs race frames the weekend, per ComicBook.

Per Iron Gate, journey diary video September 7 closes early access with community stories plus Deep North looks. Victory lap plus launch trailer carry messaging, per IGN Africa.

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FAQ

When did 1.0 launch?
Per Iron Gate, September 9, 2026 with Deep North.

Is it free?
Per Valheim.tools, free for owners with new price 29.99.

What platforms?
Per Iron Gate, PC plus Mac plus Linux plus Xbox One plus Series plus PS5 plus Switch 2.

Is there crossplay?
Yes, per Iron Gate. Full across all platforms.

What is Deep North?
Per sources, final tenth biome with Moose plus Kall plus new gear.

Do mods work?
Per guides, expect breakage. Check 1.0 FAQ plus backups.

Bottom Line

Six-year voyage lands with final biome plus new consoles plus full crossplay. Patch to 1.0.15, back up worlds, sail north.

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