Iron Gate and Coffee Stain Publishing confirmed at the PC Gaming Show 2026 that Valheim will finally exit Early Access on September 9, 2026, after years of building, quite literally, one of the most beloved Viking sandboxes of recent times.
The launch of version 1.0 brings with it the Deep North, the game's final biome: new enemies, new weapons, new building elements, and additional platforms complete the package.This isn't just any update—it's the closing of a circle players have been waiting for.
The real news for those who don't play yet, however, concerns the platforms: with the launch of 1.0, Valheim also debuts simultaneously on PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2, alongside PC, Linux, Mac, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.Full cross-platform play is already confirmed, and considering how many friends you drag into these games, we think this is the biggest news of the entire announcement.
Those who've already spent hundreds of hours gathering wood and battling trolls will find plenty to enjoy in the new biome.Those who've been putting it off now have one less excuse.
