Valheim
All articles about Valheim: guides, explainers and honest comparisons.
Valheim crossplay server: hosting PS5, Switch 2 and Xbox players with PC
Valheim 1.0 brought the game to PS5 and Switch 2, with full crossplay. But a console can't run a server that stays on 24/7, so the group ends up with you. This is what the -crossplay switch does, how console players find your server and what you give up for it.
12 Sep 2026
Valheim 1.0 and the Deep North update: do you need a new world?
On 9 September 2026 Valheim leaves early access and the Deep North opens. Does your existing world still work, or do you have to start over? And what does crossplay with PS5 and Switch 2 mean for your server? Here are the confirmed facts.
31 Aug 2026
Valheim mods on your server: BepInEx without the hassle
BepInEx turns your Valheim server into exactly the game your group wants. Here's how to install mods, know which ones your players need themselves and survive a game update without a broken server.
24 Aug 2026
Valheim dedicated server: the complete guide
With a dedicated server your Valheim world runs day and night, even when the usual host is offline. From importing your world and ports to BepInEx mods and a smooth megabase: here's how to set it up right.
17 Aug 2026
Valheim server hosting: dedicated server or hosting in-game?
Why a dedicated server beats hosting from inside the game, how to keep your world saves safe, and how much RAM you need.
25 Jul 2026