Summary
Iron Gate Studio has rolled out update v0.218.14 forValheim’s public test build, encompassing tweaks to building pieces, food recipes, enemy spawning mechanics, and more. Additionally, thisValheimupdate is packed with a plethora of fixes and improvements across various aspects of the game.
Valheimis a popular survival game known for its Norse mythology-inspired setting and challenging gameplay.Valheim’s lasting appeallies in its combination of crafting, building, and multiplayer features, which let players create their own Viking stories in a dynamic open world. The game’s focus on exploration, teamwork, and adventure has garnered a dedicated player base and continues to attract new players, making it a standout title in the survival genre.
One of the notable changes in the newValheimpublic test update focuses on building elements. Players will find adjustments such as the Drakkar now requiring only 50 Finewood instead of 60, updated destruction effects for the Drakkar, and visibility improvements for the straw floor when viewed from underneath. Additionally, several tweaks have been made to Grausten build pieces to reduce repetitiveness and ensure the correct maximum height for Grausten pillars.Valheim’s equipment and craftinghave also received attention in this patch. Notable changes include frost resistance for the Feather Cape and Asksvin Cape, balance tweaks to enemy spawn rates in Ashlands, adjustments to armor sets, enhancements to certain weapon functionalities, and improvements to crafting recipes for various consumables and equipment upgrades.
SomeValheimcreaturesand world interactions have been refined as well. Issues related to enemy spawns near specific locations, creatures' behavior around lava, and world environment elements like Flametal spires have been addressed. Moreover, the miscellaneous category covers a range of improvements, including UI adjustments, tooltip enhancements, localization updates, and console commands for ease of navigation and gameplay management.
It’s essential to note that this update is specifically forValheim’s public test branch. As a result, the developer has indicated that it might experience some instability issues as it undergoes bug discovery and balancing adjustments before being rolled out to the default version of the game. This approach ensures that players can actively participate and contribute to its overall quality during the public test phase.
In the meantime, players who are not in the public test server will have to wait a bit longer to see these changes implemented in the game. With these comprehensive fixes and refinements, Iron Gate Studio aims to deliver a more enjoyable survival experience inValheim.
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WHERE TO PLAY
Valheimis 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!EXPLORE THE TENTH WORLDExplore 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.BUILD MIGHTY HALLSRaise 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.GATHER, CRAFT AND SURVIVEStruggle 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.
