Difference between revisions of "Valheim"
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Coffee Stain Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Coffee Stain Studios}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity|name=Unity 2019|ref=<ref name="engineversion">{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2022-01-10}}</ref>|build=2019.4.31f1}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity|name=Unity 2019|Former|ref=<ref name="former engineversion">{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2022-01-10}}</ref>|build=2019.4.31f1}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity|name=Unity 2022|ref=<ref name="engineversion">{{Refcheck|user=Jams3223|date=2023-11-02}}</ref>|build= 2022.3.12f1}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|EA}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|EA}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Survival, | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Simulation, Building, Survival, Open world }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Naval/watercraft }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Stylized }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Stylized }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
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|introduction = | |introduction = | ||
− | |release history = The game was released | + | |release history = The game was released in early access on February 2, 2021 on [[Store:Steam|Steam]], selling over three million copies by February 19.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/892970/announcements/detail/3059603718053006419|title=Three Million Vikings!|date=2021-02-19}}</ref> |
|current state = | |current state = | ||
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===Improve the performance in OpenGL mode on Linux for AMD/Intel=== | ===Improve the performance in OpenGL mode on Linux for AMD/Intel=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>mesa_glthread=true %command%</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref={{cn|date=2021-03-13}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>mesa_glthread=true %command%</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref={{cn|date=2021-03-13}}|fix= | ||
− | * Running the game with <code>mesa_glthread=true %command%</code> on Steam greatly improves the performance when running on Linux with Mesa driver library for AMD/Intel GPUs in order to utilize multiple CPU cores. Not required in Mesa 21.1. | + | * Running the game with <code>mesa_glthread=true %command%</code> on Steam greatly improves the performance when running on Linux with the Mesa driver library for AMD/Intel GPUs in order to utilize multiple CPU cores. Not required in Mesa 21.1. |
}} | }} | ||
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|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
|borderless windowed = true | |borderless windowed = true | ||
− | |borderless windowed notes = Fullscreen mode defaults to borderless fullscreen | + | |borderless windowed notes = Fullscreen mode defaults to borderless fullscreen. |
|anisotropic = false | |anisotropic = false | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
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|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
− | |hdr notes = [https://valheimbugs.featureupvote.com/suggestions/259912/hdrautohdr-windows | + | |hdr notes = [https://valheimbugs.featureupvote.com/suggestions/259912/hdrautohdr-windows There are no plans to implement native HDR support.] |
|ray tracing = false | |ray tracing = false | ||
|ray tracing notes = | |ray tracing notes = | ||
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# Type in <code>-window-mode exclusive -screen-fullscreen</code> | # Type in <code>-window-mode exclusive -screen-fullscreen</code> | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} This can improve the performance | + | {{ii}} This can improve the performance but might cause issues when tabbing out of the game. |
<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/valheim/comments/lwria0/huge_fps_boost_from_50_to_90110_for_me/|title=Reddit|date=28 May 2023}}</ref> | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/valheim/comments/lwria0/huge_fps_boost_from_50_to_90110_for_me/|title=Reddit|date=28 May 2023}}</ref> | ||
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|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
|full controller = true | |full controller = true | ||
− | |full controller notes = Added | + | |full controller notes = Added by the Steam Deck update on March 1. |
|controller remap = false | |controller remap = false | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
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|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
− | |invert controller y-axis notes= Enable "Invert Mouse" option. | + | |invert controller y-axis notes= Enable the "Invert Mouse" option. |
|xinput controllers = true | |xinput controllers = true | ||
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
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|lan play players = 10 | |lan play players = 10 | ||
|lan play modes = Co-op, Versus | |lan play modes = Co-op, Versus | ||
− | |lan play notes = The game can be played | + | |lan play notes = The game can be played over LAN using the dedicated server. |
|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
|online play players = 10 | |online play players = 10 | ||
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===Game runs poorly on Vulkan in AMD on Linux=== | ===Game runs poorly on Vulkan in AMD on Linux=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Force OpenGL mode|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Force OpenGL mode|fix= | ||
− | Run the game with <code>-force-opengl</code> or <code>-force-glcore</code>, additionally you can also run with <code>mesa_glthread=true %command% -force-opengl (or -force-glcore)</code> for | + | Run the game with <code>-force-opengl</code> or <code>-force-glcore</code>, additionally you can also run with <code>mesa_glthread=true %command% -force-opengl (or -force-glcore)</code> for much better performance. Will be fixed in the upcoming Mesa 21.1{{Citation needed}} |
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Change DisplayPort-0 to the name of your display (run <code>xrandr</code> to get a list) | Change DisplayPort-0 to the name of your display (run <code>xrandr</code> to get a list) | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Mouse cursor isn't captured properly on Linux<ref name="valheimbugs-436152">{{Refurl|url=https://valheimbugs.featureupvote.com/suggestions/436152/#comment533139|title=Cursor not properly captured on Linux multimonitor after 0.214.300 patch - Valheim Bugs|date=2023-10-31|snippet=The 0.214.300 version of the game includes engine update to 2020.3.41f1, which was required to fix bugs with scrolling being inverted and slow on Linux. This update fixed the mentioned issue, but created new problems. All mouse input related issues should be resolved when and if Valheim gets updated to a new Unity version.}}</ref>=== | ===Mouse cursor isn't captured properly on Linux<ref name="valheimbugs-436152">{{Refurl|url=https://valheimbugs.featureupvote.com/suggestions/436152/#comment533139|title=Cursor not properly captured on Linux multimonitor after 0.214.300 patch - Valheim Bugs|date=2023-10-31|snippet=The 0.214.300 version of the game includes engine update to 2020.3.41f1, which was required to fix bugs with scrolling being inverted and slow on Linux. This update fixed the mentioned issue, but created new problems. All mouse input related issues should be resolved when and if Valheim gets updated to a new Unity version.}}</ref>=== | ||
{{ii}} The developers are aware of this issue and are awaiting a Unity update that should resolve it. | {{ii}} The developers are aware of this issue and are awaiting a Unity update that should resolve it. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Run via Proton and use Vulkan|ref=<ref name="valheimbugs-436152" /><ref name="mezzodrinker-20231031" />|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Run via Proton and use Vulkan|ref=<ref name="valheimbugs-436152" /><ref name="mezzodrinker-20231031" />|fix= | ||
# Open the '''Library''' in Steam, then <kbd>Right Click</kbd> on Valheim and select '''Properties...''' | # Open the '''Library''' in Steam, then <kbd>Right Click</kbd> on Valheim and select '''Properties...''' | ||
− | # In the '''Compatibility''' tab, set the check mark | + | # In the '''Compatibility''' tab, set the check mark to '''Force the use of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool'''. |
# Leave the Proton version at the default value or switch to Proton 8.0.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.protondb.com/app/892970|title=ProtonDB {{!}} Game Details for Valheim|date=2023-10-31}}</ref> | # Leave the Proton version at the default value or switch to Proton 8.0.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.protondb.com/app/892970|title=ProtonDB {{!}} Game Details for Valheim|date=2023-10-31}}</ref> | ||
# In the '''General''' tab, under '''Launch Options''', add the command line option <code>-force-vulkan</code>. | # In the '''General''' tab, under '''Launch Options''', add the command line option <code>-force-vulkan</code>. |
Revision as of 14:09, 2 November 2023
Developers | |
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Iron Gate Studio | |
Publishers | |
Coffee Stain Studios | |
Engines | |
Former | Unity 2019[Note 1] |
Unity 2022[Note 2] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | Early access |
Linux | Early access |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Simulation, Building, Survival, Open world |
Vehicles | Naval/watercraft |
Art styles | Stylized |
Themes | Fantasy |
Valheim is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person action, simulation, building, survival and open world game.
The game was released in early access on February 2, 2021 on Steam, selling over three million copies by February 19.[3]
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Humble Store | ||||
Microsoft Store | Included with Xbox Game Pass for PC. | |||
Steam |
Essential improvements
Improve the performance in OpenGL mode on Linux for AMD/Intel
Use the mesa_glthread=true %command% command line argument[citation needed]
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Improve performance
Edit boot.config file.[4]
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Notes
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\IronGate\Valheim\ |
Microsoft Store | |
Linux | $XDG_CONFIG_HOME/unity3d/IronGate/Valheim/prefs |
- This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\IronGate\Valheim\ |
Microsoft Store | |
Linux | $XDG_CONFIG_HOME/unity3d/IronGate/Valheim/ |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud | ||
Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | Text and icons on the map appear to use fixed pixel widths, making them difficult to read at 4K resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Fullscreen mode defaults to borderless fullscreen. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | On/off toggle. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | There are no plans to implement native HDR support. | ||
Ray tracing (RT) |
- The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unity page for more details.
HUD Settings
Hide HUD
The default hotkey to toggle the HUD is Ctrl+F3 |
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Exclusive Fullscreen mode
Command line parameter[6] |
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- This can improve the performance but might cause issues when tabbing out of the game.
Force Vulkan on Windows
Command line parameter[8] |
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Console
Command line parameter[9] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Open chat is hardcoded to ↵ Enter. Item belt hotkeys can't be remapped. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | Added by the Steam Deck update on March 1. | |
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion | Enable the "Invert Mouse" option. |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | Doesn't read inputs correctly. May require Steam Input support to be enabled. |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | There is no spoken dialogue. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Bulgarian | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Czech | ||||
Danish | ||||
Finnish | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Romanian | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Swedish | ||||
Turkish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 10 | Co-op, Versus The game can be played over LAN using the dedicated server. |
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Online play | 10 | Co-op, Versus PVP can be turned on. Off by default |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Game runs poorly on Vulkan in AMD on Linux
Force OpenGL mode |
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Run the game with |
Disable TearFree |
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The game runs poorly with TearFree enabled with AMDGPU and Vulkan. |
Mouse cursor isn't captured properly on Linux[10]
- The developers are aware of this issue and are awaiting a Unity update that should resolve it.
Download and install gamescope[10][11] |
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Run via Proton and use Vulkan[10][11] |
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Adjust monitor layout[10] |
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Disconnect all other monitors[10] |
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Move the game window after start[10][dubious – discuss] |
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Use borderless fullscreen mode[10][dubious – discuss] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 11 | Default API on Windows |
OpenGL | 4.5 | Alternate API on Linux |
Vulkan | 1.2 | Default API on Linux, alternate on Windows |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
Linux |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | 2.6 GHz Quad Core | Intel Core i5 3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 3 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 950 AMD Radeon HD 7970 DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 AMD Radeon RX 580 |
Other | Broadband Internet connection |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Linux | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Any up to date version | |
Processor (CPU) | 2.6 GHz Dual Core | Intel Core i5 3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 3 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 950 AMD Radeon HD 7970 | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 AMD Radeon RX 580 |
Other | Broadband Internet connection |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2022-01-10
- ↑ Verified by User:Jams3223 on 2023-11-02
- ↑ Three Million Vikings! - last accessed on 2021-02-19
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on 28 May 2023
- ↑ Reddit - last accessed on 28 May 2023
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on 28 May 2023
- ↑ Reddit - last accessed on 28 May 2023
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on 28 May 2023
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on 28 May 2023
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6 Cursor not properly captured on Linux multimonitor after 0.214.300 patch - Valheim Bugs - last accessed on 2023-10-31
- "The 0.214.300 version of the game includes engine update to 2020.3.41f1, which was required to fix bugs with scrolling being inverted and slow on Linux. This update fixed the mentioned issue, but created new problems. All mouse input related issues should be resolved when and if Valheim gets updated to a new Unity version."
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Verified by User:Mezzodrinker on 2023-10-31
- Verified with Valheim 0.217.25 on Arch Linux, Gnome 45 and Wayland.
- ↑ ProtonDB | Game Details for Valheim - last accessed on 2023-10-31