Valheim 1.0 Hits Massive Steam Numbers as Long-Awaited Viking Survival Update Drops
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
Valheim has surged to a five-year high on Steam following its official 1.0 release, backed by a massive update introducing the Deep North biome and a new multi-platform launch.
The five-year wait for version 1.0 has clearly done little to cool down interest in Valheim. Following its official exit from early access, developer Iron Gate has seen the crafty viking survival game surge on Steam, pulling in concurrent player counts around 160,000 according to data tracked by Eurogamer. While that figure falls short of the historic 500,000 plus peak from its viral early access launch during the pandemic, the current numbers only tell part of the story.
Today's player base is spread much wider than it was five years ago. Valheim is no longer just a PC phenomenon, as the 1.0 rollout also brings the game to PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2 hardware. Cross-platform availability means the Steam concurrent tally represents only a fraction of the actual active community right now as players dive into the first proper weekend of the updated release.
Iron Gate is backing up the launch with a massive content drop that justifies the long development cycle. The 1.0 update introduces the freezing Deep North biome, more than 40 fresh weapons, new crafting tools, and expanded graphics settings like adjustable draw distances. For anyone who put the procedural Norse afterlife down years ago, the update provides a substantial reason to round up the squad and set sail again.
Tags: Valheim, Survival Games, PC Gaming, Steam, Consoles
Original article: Eurogamer