What changed in Valheim in 2020

Greylings now roam the starting area.

A beautiful spear crafted from ancient trees.

An advanced furnace used to refine rare metal scraps into bars.

The texture has been improved and the model now sits better on the ground.

Tamed wolves can now have cubs.

Trolls also need somewhere to sleep.

Another way to slay your enemies with the massive battle axe.

Three different absolutely terrifying draugrs have been introduced.

A cozy melody will now play when you’re inside your homebase.

A spear is now joining the family of bronze weapons.

An adventurous soundtrack for your sailing.

Slaying a serpent and making a shield out of its scales.

A spine-chilling tune now plays when you enter the swamps.

Old and abandoned villages and farms now appear in meadows.

An FPS counter can now be found in the connection screen.

Two melodies will play when day turns to night and vice versa.

Two black metal shields to accompany the black metal weapons.

This sturdy tower shield is perfect for protection.

A shield fit for the finest of vikings.

Your character will now dream when sleeping.

Looted from deathsquitos, used for weapon crafting.

Increased customization options with several beards and hairstyles.

Updated model and textures for the valkyrie.

Remade sunken crypts from scratch.

New foodstuffs with their own pros.

Protect yourself from enemies in this full padded armor.

This lox cape gives you cold resistance, perfect for cold and harsh weather.

Updated looks for Odin's companions.

More colours have been added to the linen cape.

Fulings now have shamans that charge at you with spells.

A whole new boss for you to fight.

Darker shades for skin colour added to character creation.

New black metal weapons for slaying enemies.

A new enemy that you will hear before you see.

A mace made using deathsquito needles.

A brutal material for crafting.

Fulings now have shamans that charge at you with spells.

Darker shades for skin colour added to character creation.

New foodstuffs with their own pros.

Made using deathsquito needles.

Updated looks for Odin’s companions.

A whole new boss for you to fight.

This lox cape gives you cold resistance, perfect for cold and harsh weather.

A brutal material for crafting.

Updated model and textures for the valkyrie.

Remade sunken crypts from scratch.

Fearless weapons to slay your enemies.

More colours have been added to the linen cape.

A new enemy that you will hear before you see.

Protect yourself from enemies in this full padded armor.

Increased customization options with several beards and hairstyles.

Your character will now dream when sleeping.

Looted from deathsquitos, used for weapon crafting.

New weapons crafted from resources found on ocean islands.

A peaceful creature that grazes in the Plains biome.

Clouds have been visually improved.

Redesigned Hammer interface for a more intuitive building experience.

The first batch of Closed Beta keys will be sent out on August 10th.

Bosses have received visual improvements, mainly in animations.

Large sea serpents now roam the high seas.

Players can now go fishing, though fish are not yet implemented.

A large dog-like enemy spotted in the mountains.

The visuals of Valheim now look more pixelated for a fresh, crispy look.

New windmill for grinding cereals.

Boss battles are now treated as Events with dynamic weather and lighting.

Jumping attack with a knife now performs a sneaky stab.

A message now informs players of time spent in the game.

New table for creating magic objects.

Workbenches have received visual updates.

Stronger versions of enemies may spawn, offering greater rewards.

Farming is more fleshed out with various plant varieties and a renamed biome.

New tool for preparing terrain for crops.

New mystical objects for crafting magical artifacts.

Improved UI with high resolution textures and easier-to-read fonts.

Various adjustments to make the game easier for new players.

An upgraded version of the Sledge weapon.

Changes to sailing mechanics for better wind direction gauging and steering.

Wild pigs can now be tamed and will procreate in captivity.

Tamed Wolves will follow the player and attack enemies.

Goblins now have small camps in the Plains biome that can be raided.

Trees have been visually enhanced to look more majestic.

Wild trees now drop seeds that can be planted.

A large, stinky skeleton enemy.

Players can access an encyclopedia in the Equipment-screen.

Restless souls of the cursed dead now haunt the crypts.

Various clothing options have been visually upgraded.

New campfire building added.

Building cozy homes now rewards players with health and stamina buffs.