Summary
With the Bog Witch released, the developers ofValheimhave now offered players a first look at the highly anticipated Deep North update.Valheimhas come a long way since its Early Access launch, as the sandbox game has sold over 13 million copies across Steam and Xbox and boasts very positive reviews. It added the Mistlands in December 2022 and the Ashlands in May 2024, takingValheim’s progression to new heights, especially when it comes to difficulty.
However, one biome inValheimstill remains incomplete: the Deep North. While modders have attempted to tackle the Deep North on their own, the developers at Iron Gate have long been adamant that it would be the final update beforeValheim’s true launch. Many players have found the Ashlands to be a difficult experience, and there is a decent chance that the Deep North will provide a similar level of challenge. While the Deep North will primarily develop a complete version of the titular biome, the update itself is even more ambitious than one might assume.
The developers ofValheimshared a new blog postwith their audience on Steam, showcasing the Deep North biome with an Aurora Borealis lighting up the sky, and affirming their decision to make the Deep North update mark the end of Early Access. With the Bog Witch patch forValheimcompleted, save for a few bug fixes, Iron Gate’s focus is now fixed entirely upon the Deep North and getting the game ready for its proper launch. Notably, the developers stated that Version 1.0 would not only expand the Deep North biome, but that players would find plenty of new content in theearlyValheimbiomesas well.
What to Expect From the Deep North Update in Valheim
While some players were hoping for an Ocean overhaul before Iron Gate tackled the Deep North inValheim, the content promised for Version 1.0 is nothing short of ambitious. The developers stated that the Deep North would add a true ending toValheim, and the promise of new content in old biomes is an enticing prospect to veteran players. Version 1.0 will provide a complete tier progression, separated by eightValheimboss fightsof increasing difficulty.
Iron Gate has gone on record to state that theDeep North inValheimwill more-or-less resemble its placeholder version, but has nonetheless teased the new Aurora Borealis that will greet players entering the biome. While the launch of Version 1.0 will inevitably mark the end of an era forValheim, players are hoping that the developers will continue to expand the game for many years to come.
Valheim
WHERE TO PLAY
Valheimis a brutal exploration and survival game for 1-10 players set in a procedurally-generated world inspired by Norse mythology. Craft powerful weapons, construct longhouses, and slay mighty foes to prove yourself to Odin!EXPLORE THE TENTH WORLDExplore a world shrouded in mystery. Discover distinct environments with unique enemies to battle, resources to gather and secrets to uncover! Be a viking, sail the open seas in search of lands unknown, and fight bloodthirsty monsters.BUILD MIGHTY HALLSRaise viking longhouses and build bases that offer reprieve from the dangers ahead. Customise buildings, both inside and out, with a detailed building system. Progress through building tiers to upgrade, expand and defend your base.GATHER, CRAFT AND SURVIVEStruggle to survive as you gather materials and craft weapons, armor, tools, ships, and defenses. Decorate your hearths and sharpen your blades, grow crops and vegetables, prepare food, brew meads and potions, and progress as you defeat more difficult bosses and discover new recipes and blueprints.
