[quote] Note: This update is for the Public Test branch of Valheim only, and may therefore be unstable! Prior to launching this update to the Default version of the game, we want to have a chance to discover bugs and fine-tune the balancing to ensure the best game experience.

• ACCESS: Right-click Valheim in your Steam library, then select Properties. In the new window, select Betas and type in the code [spoiler]yesimadebackups[/spoiler]. The Public Test branch should now be available for you to select. The PTB FAQ can be found here.
• FEEDBACK: Please leave any feedback in the #valheim-public-test channel in our Discord or through the form on our website.

Please remember to be considerate towards players who are not participating in the Public Test, as some may prefer to avoid spoilers. As indicated by the access code, please ensure to create backups of your save files before playing.[/quote] It's once again time for a patch! Today we have a bunch of bug fixes and optimizations for you, such as fixing memory leaks and improving snap points for certain build pieces, and plenty more. Hopefully this patch will mean a smoother Valheim experience for all!

Abbreviated Patch Notes:

* Various optimizations for memory usage * Various bug fixes and improvements * Various fixes to build pieces * Various Xbox improvements

Detailed Patch Notes:

Fixes & Improvements: * Optimized Asset Bundles, reducing start-up times by up to 75%, build size by up to 35% and memory usage by 110 MB. Should also reduce the download size of future patches. * Optimized UI rendering, improving FPS by 5-10% when CPU bound * Fixed memory leak that occurred when generating subsequent new worlds * Changed certain sound files to be loaded in background, reducing some specific lag spikes * Added a fix for movement to behave the same when holding down secondary attack while moving with the gamepad as on keyboard. * Removed Detailed particle systems from Graphics settings and made the off setting the default. * Game now allocates less memory and lower execution time for certain types of input * Fixed a bug that caused inaccurate collision detection between AoEs and characters in multiplayer scenarios, e.g. sometimes catching on fire even when not walking into the fire. * Fixed mouse being stuck held down after naming a map pin with virtual keyboard. * Improved chat message and sign compliance with platform privileges, parental controls and local block list * In-game player names are now shown in Player List for cross-network users as well * Reduced memory usage of profile pictures in Player List * Fixed a bug where tooltips in settings menu did not show up in-game * Fixed a freeze that could occur when changing the permitted list * Asksvin trophy icon now matches the colour of the actual trophy * Cooked Asksvin Tail and Roasted Crust Pie no longer sparkles when attached to an item stand * Tweaked snap points of Ashwood Stakewalls for better alignment * Tweaked snap points for Grausten wall 2x2 for better alignment * Grausten arches are now allowed to be placed in different orientations in the same position * Grausten Roof Corner no longer change position when damaged * Black Marble floor triangle and tip are no longer burnable * Fixed an issue that made some events able to trigger without their conditions being met Xbox/MS: * You no longer need to restart to observe profile updates in the game * Added invite button to pause menu * Reduced network usage somewhat for functionality related to Xbox network * Gamepad association UI now reappears if the gamepad is disconnected and a keyboard & mouse is not connected, or if gamepad input when no user is assigned to it * Reduced risk of crashes * Chat messages can no longer be sent if text communication is disabled via system. Also shows a system UI popup telling users to change the setting if they want to chat * On the console, when starting the game for the first time, the game language is now auto-selected based on the console language. * Character names are now filtered as UGC in received chat messages and player list * Fixed a bug that could make the Game Preview popup appear again after being dismissed * Reduced reserved space on Xbox console, reducing disk usage by up to 1 GiB * The game now prevents entering text on signs or renaming animals if UGC privilege is denied, and shows resolve privilege UI in that case.

[ 2025-02-18 12:11:56 CET ] [ Original post ]