Valheim Ashlands Public Test - Discover a New Biome!

Posted on 22nd Apr 2024 | 2 Minute Read

A new Public Test is available for Valheim Ashlands update, which is patch 0.218.9. This test is so that the developers can find bugs and balance out the game before the updates release. The update allows you to play it a bit earlier, and you are able to use our Valhiem hosting to do so!

How to Access the Public Test

For Steam Users

• Right-click on Valheim in your Steam library.
• Click on Properties, then navigate to the Betas tab.
• Type in the code yesimadebackups which will give you access to choose the Public Test Branch beta.

For Microsoft / PC Game Pass Users

• Open the Xbox Insider Hub app.
• Go to Previews and look for Valheim Public Test.
• Click on join and then, once registration completes, you can go to the Store to install Valheim Public Test.

Now you know how to get this beta, you will need to know what to expect and what to test so the developers can get feedback. Below is a short overview of the new features / improvements that have been implemented in Valheim.

New Valheim Content:

• New Biome – Ashlands
• 30+ New weapons
• New bombs and ammunitions
• 3 New armour sets
• 2 New capes
• 10+ New creatures
• 70+ New buildable items
• 5 New crafting station upgrades
• 30+ New crafting materials
• 15+ New food items and potions
• New locations
• New music
• New events
• New mechanics

Fixes & Improvements to Vahleim:

• Fixed Mead materials.
• Standardised texts throughout the game.

Valheim Ashlands Trailer

No update would be complete without an epic trailer, make sure to give it a watch:

What’s not to love! A whole new biome for you and your friends to explore together, and the perfect way to do that is with your very own Valheim Server utilising our powerful Valheim Server Hosting! We ensure your server is up all the time, so you don’t have to always wait on the friend hosting to pay, plus our powerful network allows you to have super low latency too for a lag-free experience.