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Full release / PC survival
Valheim 1.0 launches with the Deep North, save guidance and mod caveats
The final biome is live, while Iron Gate sets expectations for old saves and mods.
Version 1.0 / Save preparation
How to prepare an existing Valheim world for the 1.0 update
Keep an old world or start again with clear 1.0 save, achievement and crossplay caveats.
Survival design / PC and console
Valheim 1.0 should be a fresh journey, not just a Deep North expedition
Deep North is not merely a new destination. It asks players to rediscover why Valheim's long journey mattered.