Development news and new content.
Hello again! Fall has left us and the cold and dark winter stands on our doorstep.What better way is there to brighten up the day than some news on Valheim? This month we have done a lot of playtesting and tweaking of the gameplay to elevate the gaming experience, but we do of course also have new content for you!
The feedback we receive from our beta testers is as always invaluable, and we sent out more beta keys on this very day! If you haven’t already, sign up for a chance to receive a key here: https://mailchi.mp/3cad4aeaef25/valheim
We have competitions planned for twitter in December, so make sure to follow us on there to not miss out on the chance to win a key! https://twitter.com/Valheimgame
Like mentioned last month, we have been (and are still) working with a sound designer and musician, and parts of their work have already been implemented in the game. Many of our sound effects have been updated, and you will get some more information about the new music below.
New features and content
New weapon: Bronze spear
A spear is now joining the family of bronze weapons.
New weapon: Ancient bark spear
A beautiful spear crafted from ancient trees.
New shield: Iron tower shield
This sturdy tower is shield perfect for protection. Your enemies will barely be able to graze you as you carry this.
New shield: Silver shield
A shield fit for the finest of vikings.
New shield: Serpent scale shield
Slaying a serpent and making a shield out of its scales, that’s a powermove for sure.
New shields: Black metal shield & Black metal tower shield
Last month we presented to you an array of black metal weapons, this month we present to you two black metal shields to accompany them! Carry these and let their gleam be the last thing your enemies see before they meet their end.
New styles
Some of the new shields come in several different styles. Stand out from your friends or carry matching shields, it’s up to you!
New enemy: Greyling
Who said your first day in Valheim should be a dance on roses? Greylings now roam the starting area, are you skilled enough to beat them?
New processor: Blast Furnace
An advanced furnace used to refine rare metal scraps into bars. What a blast!
New location: Troll caves
Trolls also need somewhere to sleep.
New locations: Villages and farms in meadows
Old and abandoned villages and farms now appear in meadows. Makes you wonder about their old inhabitants…
New attack: Battle axe alternative attack
Another way to slay your enemies with the massive battle axe. Is it Christmas already?
New music: Dawn and dusk
Two beautiful melodies will play when day turns to night and vice versa, one for dusk and one for dawn.
New music: Sailing
You’re not a real adventurer until you have an adventurous soundtrack playing in the background. We’re here to provide!
New music: Swamps
A spine-chilling tune now plays when you enter the swamps, as if the swamps weren’t scary enough already.
New music: Homebase
Have you built a homely and secure homebase? A cozy melody will now play when you’re inside of it, but remember; danger still lurks outside.
Miscellaneous Updates
Updated breeding: Wolf cubs
Tamed wolfs can now have cubs.
Draugr overhaul
Hugin, Munin and the Valkyrie got overhauled last month, this month it was time for the draugrs to receive some love, we now have three different absolutely terrifying draugrs, pictured is one of them. Sorry in advance for your nightmares.
New cart model
Charcoal kiln model and texture update
The texture has been improved and the model now sits better on the ground.
Added FPS counter
An FPS counter can now be found in the connection screen.
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