Pros and Cons of Future Valheim Expansions Leaving Norse Mythology

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Iron Gate AB and Coffee Stain Publishing's upcoming survival and sandbox game Valheim has a strong Norse focus, but some players are wondering if the title should look elsewhere for inspiration for potential expansions. Valheim was released in 2021 as an early access game, and quickly became a must-play for PC gamers. Developed by a five-person team, Valheim joined the likes of Stardew Valley to show players what is possible with only a few hands at the helm, and it gained an incredible amount of critical praise for an early access game.

With its console release coming sometime in 2023, Valheim will be adding plenty more players soon, and a whole new host of gamers will be able to experience the open-world survival game for themselves. The developer has promised future updates and expansions, with work continuing on the biomes and improving the game experience. Gameplay improvements aside, Valheim could take this opportunity to introduce a range of different mythos and move away from the over-used Norse elements that players see time and time again in a range of titles.

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Mythology has been a rich source of inspiration for a variety of video games for decades. The stories told through myths, legends, and folklore provide cultural touchstones that form the basis of modern storytelling, so it's no wonder developers turn to them to craft fictional video game worlds. Valheim is a game in a long line of releases that have been inspired by Norse mythology, featuring gods like Odin and using other Viking tropes to shape their stories and quests. In recent years, Norse mythology has been used in popular titles like God of War, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, andHellblade: Senua's Sacrifice to name a