This is a guide on the Available Platforms for Valheim. Learn if it will be coming to Xbox, PS4, or Switch and what other platforms is it currently available on!

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Valheim Release For PS4, Xbox One, and Switch No Plans for Console Release At the time of writing this, the official Valheim website has stated that they have no plans on releasing Valheim on any of the console platforms, such as Xbox One, PS4, and Switch on their FAQs. Valheim fully supports the Microsoft Xbox360 gamepad. It does also support the Xbox One gamepad, due to differing protocols however one or two buttons might have different functionality, but we’re working on it! Q: Can I customize my in-game ‘stuff’, such as weapons and armor? Valheim is a brutal exploration and survival game for 1-10 players, set in a procedurally-generated purgatory inspired by viking culture. It's available in Steam Early Access, developed by Iron Gate and published by Coffee Stain.

Valheim Release For PS4, Xbox One, and Switch

No Plans for Console Release

At the time of writing this, the official Valheim website has stated that they have no plans on releasing Valheim on any of the console platforms, such as Xbox One, PS4, and Switch on their FAQs. The chances are pretty slim, especially as they are focusing on completing the game as it is an Early Access title. But they not ruling out the possibility of bringing Valheim to consoles in the future.

All we can do is hope that the high sales and great demand for it will put console release on their roadmap in the future.

A battle-slain warrior, the Valkyries have ferried your soul to Valheim, the tenth Norse world. Besieged by creatures of chaos and ancient enemies of the gods, you are the newest custodian of the primordial purgatory, tasked with slaying Odin’s ancient rivals and bringing order to Valheim. The Valheim developers respond to the demand for a console port. Ark is already on consoles, including the Switch, and Rust is confirmed to launch on PS4 and Xbox One later this year.

Available Platforms

Steam on PC

The only platform Valheim is currently available is on PC. It is available on the Steam store as an Early Access game. What is Early Access? It means that the game is available to buy in an early Alpha or Beta state with incomplete content and features, and is going to be updated constantly.

Windows

Just like most games, Valheim is a Windows playable game. Just like every other game on Steam, you should have no issues running on Windows, so long as your computer has the right specs for it.

Linux

Rejoice Linux users, an up-and-coming title that runs on Linux is here! Unlike a lot of games available on PC, Valheim can run on Linux, so Linux users won't need to use emulation just to enjoy this game!

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Windows and Linux

As of now, there are no other platforms besides Windows and Linux to play Valheim on. Fortunately, these platforms can play with each other. Whether or not the host server is on Linux or on Windows, any of the platforms can play with each other!

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It has only been a few days since Iron Gate Studios’ Valheim released for Early Access, but players have been busy uncovering all the game has to offer. With Valheim being Steam’s top-selling game this week, many players are now wondering if the game will be released on any consoles, whether PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch.

Valheim is the newest game in the survival genre, and features heavy Viking and Nordic inspiration. Iron Gate Studios, the indie Sweden-based developers, wanted to create a unique looking game by merging low-resolution graphics with modern game techniques. Players are able to explore a procedurally-generated purgatory while crafting, sailing, battling enemies, and building new things along the way.

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According to the FAQ page on Valheim’s website, there are “no plans to release on other platforms” at the moment, such as the PS5 or Xbox Series X. However, Iron Gate also said it wouldn’t rule out making versions for consoles. In the same response it said a Mac-version could be released if there was significant demand for it, so it’s probable that Iron Gate is taking the same approach when it comes to consoles.

Thankfully, if Iron Gate wanted to bring Valheim to consoles, the odds are in its favor. Valheim has some low technical requirements, and takes up about 1GB of space, so the game likely wouldn’t strain console hardware, even on the Nintendo Switch. Plus, the game’s publisher, Coffee Stain Publishing, already has experience bringing games to consoles. The publisher's Goat Simulator and Sanctum 2 were released on consoles, such at the PS3, Xbox 360, and Xbox One.

The survival genre of games has a big fanbase, and often these titles will be ported to consoles to reach a larger audience. Subnautica has sold millions of copies and is on multiple platforms, but started as a PC-only release. The ever-popular Rust will also make its way to the PS4 and Xbox One, although it’s unknown when or if it will come to PS5 and Xbox Series X. So, there is definitely a player base that would be interested in Valheim if it were to come to consoles.

The game is still in Early Access, so any console plans are probably on the back burner until the game officially launches. Until then, Steam players will be able to enjoy plenty of new upcoming content, try to stave off the freezing cold, and just live out a Viking-inspired fantasy. Those who are interested in a console release should make sure to encourage the developers so they know the interest is there.

Valheim is available now in Early Access on PC.

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