⚠️ Note: This update is for the Public Test branch of Valheim only, and may therefore be unstable! Prior to launching this update to the Default version of the game, we want to have a chance to discover bugs and fine-tune the balancing to ensure the best game experience.Please remember to be considerate towards players who are not participating in the Public Test, as some may prefer to avoid spoilers. As indicated by the access code, please ensure to create backups of your save files before playing.
- ACCESS: Right-click Valheim in your Steam library, then select ‘Properties’. In the new window, select ‘Betas’ and type in the code “yesimadebackups”. The Public Test branch should now be available for you to select. The PTB FAQ can be found here.
- FEEDBACK: Please leave any feedback in the “#valheim-public-test” channel in our Discord or through the form on our website.
Hello vikings! We've got some tweaks and fixes for the current PTB ready for you, so hopefully everything should be working smoothly now!
Patch Notes:
Fixes & Improvements:
* Changed back an assembly name to match the live version (reducing the reasons for mods breaking when the patch goes live)
* Fixed an exception that could occur if a keybind was set to “None”
* Fire SFX once more has the same priority as other sounds
* Staff of Protection is once again protecting other players in multiplayer
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