Replaced Steam Datagram Relay (SDR) with direct IP connections to solve slow relay issues in certain global regions.
Valheim version was a critical maintenance update released on March 2, 2021 . It focused heavily on server stability , multiplayer networking, and small "quality of life" tweaks during the game's massive initial viral success. 🛠️ Key Technical Changes
The only official way to play and update Valheim is through Steam . Valheim.v0.147.3.rar
For a detailed breakdown of these patch notes and how they impacted server performance, check out this summary:
Added a -public 1/0 flag to dedicated servers, allowing hosts to run local-only LAN games. Replaced Steam Datagram Relay (SDR) with direct IP
While technical, the patch included several changes to improve the immersion of the tenth Norse world.
Slightly lowered the rate at which wolves bred to prevent "wolf-nado" overpopulation issues. 🛠️ Key Technical Changes The only official way
Made the merchant Haldor’s head-turning animation less jittery.