Valheim Hildir’s Request update is playable now – patch notes 0.217.4

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Valheim update Hildir’s Request has arrived. Valheim patch notes 0.217.4 mark the release of the much-anticipated major update on the public test branch for the co-op Viking survival game ahead of its full launch. Previously known as Hildir’s Quest, this overhaul is the biggest set of additions the game has seen since we entered the Valheim Mistlands, and promises a lot to keep us busy until the Ashlands are finally ready.

If you’re reading this, you’re probably already well-acquainted with Valheim merchant Haldor, but now it’s time to meet his sister. However, on Hildir’s trek here she’s lost most of her stock, so she’ll need your help to get her store back up and running. Along with her arrival as a new Valheim NPC, Hildir’s Request also includes multiple new locations and dungeons, with new mini-bosses to uncover, and a ton of crafting and quality-of-life improvements.

Because developer Iron Gate is always wary of spoilers given the discovery-driven nature of Valheim, we’ve actually got two sets of patch notes below. The first set is nice and simple, giving you a broad overview of what to expect without giving too much away, while the second goes into more detail for those of you who might be found under the tree on Christmas Eve, shaking your presents to guess what’s inside.

Among the quality-of-life improvements, the addition of manual snapping should make precise Valheim building a lot easier, while a new quick-stack button makes dropping loot into storage an easy and painless process. There’s also some new hair and beard styles for your Viking, and you’ll actually be able to see them when wearing helmets thanks to a visual tweak.

The final big change in Hildir’s Request is server difficulty modifiers. You’ll be