Valheim
Valheim came out on September 9, 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox One, Linux and Mac. It is developed by Iron Gate Studios and published by Coffee Stain Publishing.
Last checked · Source: IGDB, official site
Key facts
- Release date
- September 9, 2026
- Platforms
- PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox One, Linux, Mac
- Developer
- Iron Gate Studios
- Publisher
- Coffee Stain Publishing
- Genres
- Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Indie
- Critic rating
- 90/100
How much is Valheim?
$29.99
On Steam (US store).
Source: Steam, checked . Base game on Steam’s US store; editions, other platforms and other regions can be priced differently.
Valheim PC system requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | MinimumWindows 10 or later | RecommendedWindows 10 or later |
| Processor | Minimum2.6 GHz Quad Core or similar | Recommendedi5 3GHz or Ryzen 5 3GHz |
| Memory | Minimum8 GB RAM | Recommended16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | MinimumGeForce GTX 950 or Radeon HD 7970 | RecommendedGeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580 |
| DirectX | MinimumVersion 11 | RecommendedVersion 11 |
| Storage | Minimum1 GB available space | Recommended1 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | MinimumThe following languages have been partially translated by the community: Svenska, Italiano, Romanian, български, македонски, Suomi, Dansk, íslenska, Lietuvių kalba, čeština, Magyar nyelv, Português europeu, 한국어 (불완전한), Norsk, ภาษาไทย, ქართული ენა, Abenaki, Slovenčina | RecommendedNot listed |
| Network | MinimumNot listed | RecommendedBroadband Internet connection |
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- Languages (14)
- English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Turkish, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Polish, Ukrainian, Italian, Korean, Traditional Chinese
- Controller support
- Full controller support
- On Steam for
- Windows, macOS, SteamOS / Linux
Source: Steam store page, checked . Requirements can change before and after launch; Steam’s page is the current word.
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About Valheim
Valheim is an open-world survival and exploration game set in a procedurally generated world inspired by Norse mythology. Playing alone or with up to nine other players, you explore dangerous biomes, gather resources, craft weapons and armour, build Viking settlements and longships, and battle powerful creatures and bosses in order to prove yourself worthy of Odin. Progression is tied to exploration and defeating the Forsaken, with each biome introducing new enemies, resources, crafting possibilities and challenges. From the peaceful Meadows to the frozen Deep North, players can build, farm, sail, fight and explore the tenth world at their own pace.
Storyline
Slain in battle, a Viking warrior is carried to Valheim, the mysterious tenth world of Norse mythology. Long ago, Odin banished his ancient enemies to this realm, where they grew in strength and became a threat once again. Tasked with proving their worth to the Allfather, the warrior must bring order to Valheim by hunting down the Forsaken - powerful beings that rule over the world's hostile lands. The journey begins in the peaceful Meadows and leads through dark forests, deadly swamps, frozen mountains, vast plains, mist-shrouded lands, the scorched Ashlands, and ultimately the frozen reaches of the Deep North. To survive, the warrior must explore unknown lands, gather resources, build settlements, craft increasingly powerful weapons and armour, and sail across dangerous seas. With each Forsaken defeated, new paths and challenges are revealed, bringing the warrior closer to completing Odin's task and proving themselves worthy of Valhalla.
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Valheim: common questions
Answered from the data on this page: IGDB, last checked November 2, 2026, and Steam or other sources where an answer names them.
When did Valheim come out?
Valheim came out on September 9, 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox One, Linux and Mac.
Is Valheim out yet?
Yes. Valheim came out on September 9, 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox One, Linux and Mac.
How much does Valheim cost?
Valheim costs $29.99 on Steam (US store), as of November 2, 2026. Prices on other platforms and in other regions can differ.
What platforms is Valheim on?
Valheim is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox One, Linux and Mac.
Is Valheim on PC?
Yes. PC is one of the confirmed platforms, alongside PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox One, Linux and Mac.
What are the Valheim PC requirements?
Steam lists the minimum PC spec for Valheim as 2.6 GHz Quad Core or similar, 8 GB RAM and GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon HD 7970, with 1 GB available space. The recommended spec is i5 3GHz or Ryzen 5 3GHz, 16 GB RAM and GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580. The full minimum and recommended table is in the PC system requirements section above.
Who is making Valheim?
Valheim is developed by Iron Gate Studios and published by Coffee Stain Publishing.
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