Valheim Finally Reaches 1.0, We Reach the End

Valheim and I had some good times during Early Access. Three years later, returning for 1.0 revealed that those times are probably best left in the past. What once felt fun and interesting now feels dated. Modern quality-of-life conveniences I’ve grown accustomed to in survival games are absent, with something as simple as crafting at the base using materials already sitting in storage not possible and digging through chests becoming an unnecessary chore. ...

September 10, 2026 · Cringer