Survival game 'Valheim', which has been in Early Access for over five years, recorded a score of 91 on Metacritic in initial reviews released one day ahead of its official launch.
As of September 8, the critic score for 'Valheim' 1.0 registered on Metacritic stands at 91. With a total of seven reviews aggregated so far, the sample size is small, meaning the score may fluctuate in the future. However, recording a score above 90 just one day before its official launch marks a strong start.
'Valheim' is an open-world survival crafting game developed by Swedish developer Iron Gate Studio. Set in a procedurally generated world based on Norse mythology, the game involves gathering resources, building bases, exploring regions, and battling powerful enemies and bosses. It supports solo play as well as cooperative play for up to 10 players.
Originally launched in Steam Early Access in February 2021, 'Valheim' has expanded its content over the course of approximately five years and seven months. Throughout the Early Access period, Iron Gate steadily added new biomes, enemies, equipment, and building features, and in version 1.0, it introduces its final biome update, 'Deep North'.
Supported platforms are also expanding alongside the official launch. In addition to the existing Windows, Linux, Mac, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S, new versions for PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 are being released, supporting full crossplay across all platforms.
Existing Early Access players can update to version 1.0 without making a separate repurchase, and their existing save files can still be used. However, because the new biome's terrain only generates properly in previously unexplored areas, the development team recommends that players looking to fully experience 1.0's content play on a new world.
'Valheim' 1.0 officially releases on September 9 for PC, Mac, Linux, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and Nintendo Switch 2.
