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• This brutal exploration and survival game, available today for the first time on console, is inspired by Norse mythology where you can craft powerful weapons, construct longhouses, and slay mighty foes.<\/li>\n
• We checked in with Iron Gate Studios about adapting Valheim (Game Preview)<\/em> to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, and how they designed it to be 1:1 to the Windows PC version.<\/li>\n
• Valheim (Game Preview)<\/em> is now available for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC with Game Pass.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

  You may have already heard about Valheim<\/em><\/strong>, the Viking survival game that for the last few years has been sending PC gamers into a land of brutal combat, exotic exploration, and resource-scarce crafting adventures. Since hitting Windows PC with PC Game Pass a few months ago, its community has only been growing. Today, Valheim (Game Preview)<\/em> comes to console for the first time with Xbox Game Pass, and we had the chance to speak to Iron Gate Studio Co-Founder Henrik T\u00f6rnqvist about bringing their surprise mega-hit to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, and why now may be the perfect time to sharpen that axe and journey to Valheim<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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  When a game, especially one as dynamic as Valheim<\/em>, migrates from PC to console, one may normally expect variations and differences. That won\u2019t be the case here as T\u00f6rnqvist shares with us about its journey to this new platform.<\/p>\n

  \u201cWe strive to make all versions of Valheim<\/em> as similar as possible to each other, and there should be no noticeable differences in the gameplay,\u201d he explains. \u201cWe have added an additional controller layout that should be more suitable for console players.\u201d<\/p>\n

  While overall gameplay between PC and Xbox remains consistent, the console version will also incorporate fidelity mode settings to allow players to select between quality and performance, or even a more balanced option planned for a future update.<\/p>\n

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  \u201cIt\u2019s been rather easy to port to Xbox,\u201d states T\u00f6rnqvist. \u201cThe biggest challenge has been to make sure the network backend works and finding the right balance of visual settings. On Xbox Series X|S there will be different fidelity modes. On release it will be Quality (aiming at high fidelity at 30 FPS) and Performance (aiming at 60 FPS). We also aim to add the Balanced mode in one of the upcoming patches (aiming at 40 FPS, but higher Fidelity than Performance).\u201d<\/p>\n

  The world of Valheim<\/em> is massive and fraught with danger featuring golems, trolls, and many other dastardly creatures. If that weren\u2019t enough for you to want to keep your axe sharp, each biome is home to a rather nasty boss \u2014 thankfully you can bring along some friends to help bring it down if it\u2019s proving to be too difficult. The choice is yours.<\/p>\n

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  One of Valheim\u2019s<\/em> key features is the option to play alone or with up to 10 players (you and nine others) on player-hosted dedicated servers. Most of the engagements are Player vs. Environment (PvE) with enemies that scale in difficulty, but there is also a Player vs. Player (PvP) duel mode when the option is enabled and if the players consent to participate.<\/p>\n

  You may be wondering how Valheim<\/em> addresses multiplayer across multiple platforms. The good news is the game supports cross-platform multiplayer and Xbox Cloud saves, meaning regardless of whether you play on Windows PC or console, you\u2019ll have access to your saved game files, and you\u2019ll be able to play with friends or random party members on whatever platform they are playing on.<\/p>\n

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  \u201cTo join any community server, all you need is a password,\u201d explains T\u00f6rnqvist. \u201cJoining friend servers is even easier; you can simply select them and join (unless your friend password-protected the server). Valheim<\/em> fully supports cross-play between platforms, as well as dedicated servers (there\u2019s a 10-person limit on each server), and World and Character saves will be automatically transferred between Xbox and Windows PC.\u201d<\/p>\n

  Valheim<\/em> has been available in early access on PC for a couple of years now, and in that time the player base has grown as the game continues to develop and evolve. It has received numerous awards including Best Indie Game, Best Multiplayer Game, Most Surprising Game, and more. It\u2019s highly rated and has an active online community. Contributing to this growth was bringing the game to PC Game Pass a few months ago.<\/p>\n

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  \u201cWe feel like we\u2019ve gotten a very positive reception bringing Valheim<\/em> to PC Game Pass\u2026more ways to play is better for everyone!\u201d T\u00f6rnqvist says. \u201cProbably the biggest benefit is the increase in player numbers and us gaining a better understanding of the network backend, especially regarding the cross-play feature, which is something we at Iron Gate have never done before. Microsoft deserves a shoutout for helping us out with the technical details and getting us the support we\u2019ve needed throughout the development.\u201d<\/p>\n

  With Valheim (Game Preview)<\/em> launching on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S today, the team is now focused on completing development and preparing for the official launch, with Henrik T\u00f6rnqvist sharing one last little bit of info on what that means for the future of the game.<\/p>\n

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  \u201cThe overarching goal is of course to bring Valheim<\/em> to its final version, which means we\u2019ll be adding more biomes to the game. Next on the feature list is the Ashlands biome, so please look forward to scorching hot lava-lands and nasty fire demons (hopefully) later this year!\u201d<\/p>\n

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  Valheim (Game Preview)<\/em><\/strong> is now available for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC as well as with Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass. To learn more about the game, visit the official website and follow @Valheimgame<\/a> on Twitter.<\/p>\n

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  \n\t\tThis game is a work in progress. It may or may not change over time or release as a final product. Purchase only if you are comfortable with the current state of the unfinished game.
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  \nValheim is a brutal exploration and survival game for 1-10 players set in a procedurally-generated world inspired by Norse mythology. Craft powerful weapons, construct longhouses, and slay mighty foes to prove yourself to Odin!
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  \nEXPLORE THE TENTH WORLD
  \nExplore a world shrouded in mystery. Discover distinct environments with unique enemies to battle, resources to gather and secrets to uncover! Be a viking, sail the open seas in search of lands unknown, and fight bloodthirsty monsters.
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  \nBUILD MIGHTY HALLS
  \nRaise viking longhouses and build bases that offer reprieve from the dangers ahead. Customise buildings, both inside and out, with a detailed building system. Progress through building tiers to upgrade, expand and defend your base.
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  \nGATHER, CRAFT AND SURVIVE
  \nStruggle to survive as you gather materials and craft weapons, armor, tools, ships, and defenses. Decorate your hearths and sharpen your blades, grow crops and vegetables, prepare food, brew meads and potions, and progress as you defeat more difficult bosses and discover new recipes and blueprints.
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  \nKEY FEATURES
  \n-Massive procedurally-generated world where every biome is immersive and distinct, with unique enemies, resources and crafting recipes to discover.
  \n\u2013 Play alone or with up to 10 players on player-hosted dedicated servers and experience unlimited world creation and enemies that scale in difficulty.
  \n\u2013 Staminabased combat that rewards preparation and skill. Utilize weapon types with unique attacks, different blocking styles, ranged combat, dodges and parries to fight your enemies.
  \n\u2013 Rewarding food system where you cannot starve and are not punished for not eating, instead you gain health, stamina and regeneration buffs depending on what foods you consume.
  \n\u2013 Intuitive crafting where recipes are discovered as you explore the world, and pick up new resources and ingredients.
  \n\u2013 Flexible building system that takes structural integrity and ventilation into account. Build a small shelter or an entire village, make outposts or claim abandoned buildings as your own. Then customize to your liking.
  \n\u2013 Sail boats and ships to reach distant lands and explore the sea that offers riches to claim and monsters to fight.
  \n\u2013 Epic boss fights that will test even the best prepared vikings and offer rewards that help you on your journey.
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  \nFull details on the latest status of the game, how you can give feedback and report issues can be found at www.valheim.com.\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n