When they’re released, both versions will have full cross-play support at launch, “allowing Vikings to build, fight and survive together,” regardless of where they’re playing — Steam, Microsoft Store, or on console. Microsoft introduced Valheim as a console launch exclusive, meaning it’s not coming to Sony’s PlayStation platforms, at least not yet. Valheim is expected to get its Mistlands update this year, which includes a new, tree-dense biome. The game’s last update, Mountains, added frost caves and feral monsters.
Valheim, a Viking survival game, is coming to Xbox Game Pass, according to publisher Coffee Stain and developer Iron Gate, who made the announcement during Microsoft’s extended Xbox Games Showcase on Tuesday. Valheim will be available for PC Game Pass (and the Microsoft Store) in autumn 2022, while Xbox One and Xbox Series X Game Pass will be available in early spring 2023.
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Valheim was originally released in early access on Windows PC in 2021. The increasingly popular game lets a group of players — up to 10 — explore the Viking world together. Developer Iron Gate said Valheim has surpassed 10 million copies in just over a year since its launch.
