Valheim Shows Off the New Biome and Content In The Ashlands Update

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The latest Valheim trailer showcased the new biome and content in the Ashlands update. The developer, Iron Gate Studio, says that the Ashlands is the second-to-last biome in Valheimand is progressively more difficult than the previous ones. Because of that, the studio recommends that rusty players practice a bit before hopping into the Ashlands or even adjust the difficulty in the World Modifiers menu.

The Ashlands update for Valheimwas announced in December 2023 and aims to popularize and expand the supposedly secret biome. The Ashlands have been in Valheim since the game's launch, but the biome is still incomplete. Players could travel to the location and face fiery Surtlings, but that’s it. The entire southern area lacked content, discouraging anyone from exploring it. But this will be remedied with the Ashlands update, which promises to add new monsters, weapons and armor, and food recipes, among other features, to expand the scope of Valheim.

A new Valheim gameplay trailer shows more about the biome and content in the Ashlands update. The setting and atmosphere of the biome are darker than others, filled with lava and flaming creatures. The enemy forces are known as Charred and protect fortresses that the Vikings of Valheim can invade and plunder using siege weapons like battering rams and catapults. Ashlands will also bring a variety of new building pieces to fortify settlements, as well as expand the cosmetic options available for construction enthusiasts in Valheim.

The developers have released official guidelines to prepare for the Ashlands update in Valheim to ensure smooth adventuring. Since the update will initially arrive in Public Testing, it's recommended to back up the world and characters one will use on the Public Test Branching servers. The studio also recommends starting a new world if players have already extensively explored the Ashlands since the new contentwill only be appropriately generated in unexplored areas. Furthermore, any construction