Updated September 17, 2026. Valheim 1.0 launched on PS5 on September 9, 2026. The current patch is 1.0.10 across PS5, Switch 2 and PC (Xbox labels the same build 1.0.11; Steam adds a 1.0.12 fix that is crossplay-compatible). The game is available for purchase on the PlayStation Store now at $29.99 (US).
Quick answer: everything PS5 players need to know
Valheim is out on PS5 following its September 9, 2026 launch. The US PlayStation Store lists $29.99. It supports 1–10 players, with PS Plus required for online multiplayer. Crossplay connects PS5 with PC, Xbox and Switch 2, but PS5 has no cross-platform save sync. Iron Gate estimates about 4.3GiB for most platforms; allow for subsequent updates.
The short version in table form:
| Question | Answer | Confirmed by |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 9, 2026 | Iron Gate, valheimgame.com |
| Price | $29.99, "though there may be regional differences" | Official 1.0 FAQ |
| Available now? | Yes — $29.99 on the US store | PlayStation Store, checked September 16, 2026 |
| Download size | ~4.3GiB | Official 1.0 FAQ |
| Crossplay with PC/Xbox/Switch 2 | Yes, all platforms | Official 1.0 FAQ |
| Cross-save with PC | No — Xbox↔PC only | Official 1.0 FAQ |
| Max players | 1-10 | Official 1.0 FAQ |
| Split-screen / couch co-op | No | Never shipped; none announced |
| Mods | Not supported | Official 1.0 FAQ |
| PS Plus needed for online? | Yes | PlayStation Store listing |
This is the first PlayStation release of Valheim in the game's history. The game entered Early Access on February 2, 2021 and has spent more than five years PC-only, then PC-and-Xbox — so if you are reading this on a PS5, there is genuinely no back catalogue of PlayStation-specific Valheim guidance. Here is what is actually confirmed.
When does Valheim release on PS5?
Valheim launched on PS5 on September 9, 2026 alongside version 1.0. The official launch notes confirm that the Deep North update is available, rather than a future expansion to wait for.
The 1.0 platform lineup includes Windows, Linux, Mac, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2.
"Valheim will also be available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2, for purchase in these platforms' respective digital storefronts."
— Iron Gate AB, official Valheim 1.0 FAQ
That last clause matters: each platform is a separate purchase. Owning Valheim on Steam does not grant you the PS5 version, and no cross-buy programme has been announced.
The launch is complete. For current compatibility, use the September 11 hotfix notes, not the pre-release 0.221.12 patch number.
How much does Valheim cost on PS5, and can you pre-order it?
Iron Gate's 1.0 FAQ gives one number:
"Valheim will receive a new price of $29.99 (though there may be regional differences)."
— Iron Gate AB, official Valheim 1.0 FAQ
The US PlayStation Store listing now shows $29.99 and an Add to Cart option. That is the US storefront price, not a guarantee of identical regional pricing.
Pre-orders are no longer the relevant question: the PS5 version has launched and can be bought now. Check the price in your own PlayStation Store region before purchasing.
One frequently-asked companion question, answered while we are here: existing PC and Xbox owners are not charged again. The FAQ is explicit that Early Access copies update to 1.0 at no extra cost. That upgrade is per-platform, though — it does not extend to a PS5 copy.
Does Valheim have crossplay between PS5 and PC?
Yes. The FAQ answer is one sentence and leaves no ambiguity:
"Yes, Valheim will support crossplay between all platforms."
— Iron Gate AB, official Valheim 1.0 FAQ
So a PS5 player, a Steam player, an Xbox player and a Switch 2 player can share one world. Crossplay is not new to Valheim in principle — it has connected PC and Xbox since the Xbox launch on March 14, 2023 — but 1.0 is the first time PlayStation and Nintendo hardware joins that pool.
The party size is unchanged: "Just like it is now, Valheim 1.0 will be a game for 1-10 players." Ten is the ceiling, not a per-platform allowance.
Two practical caveats for PS5 specifically:
- PlayStation Plus is required for online play. The PlayStation Store listing states online multiplayer needs a PS Plus subscription, and lists "10 online players." Your PC friends do not need any equivalent subscription — this cost falls on the console players.
- Console dedicated-server support is unconfirmed. Iron Gate's 1.0 FAQ does not address whether PS5 players can connect to a self-hosted dedicated server, and no official page states it either way. Do not plan a launch-night server around it until Iron Gate confirms. If you are the one hosting for the group, our Valheim dedicated server guide covers the PC side, including the `-crossplay` flag that switches the server to the crossplay backend.
Is there cross-save between PS5 and PC?
No — and this is the single most important thing to understand before you buy. This is where crossplay and cross-save get confused, and the FAQ draws a hard line:
"If you are playing on an Xbox, you will be able to access your saves from a PC, provided that you launch the game from the Microsoft store. Beyond this, there will be no cross platform sync for your save files."
— Iron Gate AB, official Valheim 1.0 FAQ
Read that carefully. Save syncing exists only between Xbox and PC, and only through the Microsoft Store version. PlayStation 5 is covered by "beyond this" — meaning:
- Your PS5 character and worlds stay on your PS5.
- You cannot start on PS5 and continue the same character on your PC, or vice versa.
- Buying on both platforms gives you two entirely separate save universes.
Crossplay and cross-save are different features: crossplay lets you play together in the same session; cross-save lets your progress travel between your own devices. Valheim 1.0 has the first, and for PS5, not the second.
The practical workaround is the one Valheim groups have always used: whoever hosts the world owns the save. If your friends play on PC and you are on PS5, join their world and your character progresses inside it — characters are stored separately from worlds, so your PS5 character keeps its skills wherever it visits. What cannot move is the world file itself, and your PS5 character cannot be lifted onto a PC install.
What do PS5 players actually get on day one?
Everything, in one purchase. PS5 does not launch on a cut-down build — you get the complete 1.0 game:
- The Deep North, the new biome included in 1.0, alongside the existing progression.
- The established boss progression through Meadows, Black Forest, Swamp, Mountains, Plains, Mistlands and Ashlands leads into the new Deep North content.
- Five years of accumulated updates — Hearth & Home, Mistlands, Hildir's Request, Ashlands, The Bog Witch and the Call to Arms combat overhaul — all in the box.
- Achievements. Iron Gate says tracking starts with 1.0: a previous boss kill does not automatically award its achievement. The FAQ uses Eikthyr as its example.
- No DLC, no battle pass, no microtransactions. Valheim has held a single price point with no paid add-ons since 2021. A PS5 purchase is the whole game.
Download size, straight from the FAQ:
"Valheim 1.0 will be about 4.3GiB in size to download on most platforms. Xbox One will be slightly smaller at around 3.0GiB, while the Mac AppStore and Microsoft Store versions will be about 6.5GiB in size."
— Iron Gate AB, official Valheim 1.0 FAQ
The FAQ estimate is about 4.3GiB on most platforms, not a fixed PS5 installed-size guarantee. Check the console download screen for the current requirement.
If you have never played, the ladder ahead of you is long: each boss drops the material that unlocks the next crafting tier, which is what lets you survive the next biome. Our Valheim boss order guide lays out that sequence, and the beginner's guide covers your first few hours.
Does Valheim have split-screen or couch co-op on PS5?
No. Valheim has never shipped local split-screen on any platform — not on PC, not on Xbox — and Iron Gate has not announced it for the PS5 version. All multiplayer is online: you either join a friend's hosted world or connect to a dedicated server. The PlayStation Store listing reflects this exactly, showing "1 player" for local play and "10 online players" for multiplayer.
If two people in one house want to play together, you need two consoles (or one console and one PC) and two copies. There is no supported way around it.
What PS5 features does Valheim support?
The PlayStation listing includes the following features; the player counts also match Iron Gate’s 1.0 FAQ:
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| DualSense haptics & adaptive triggers | Supported ("vibration function and trigger effect") |
| Remote Play | Supported |
| Online players | 10 (PS Plus required) |
| Local players | 1 |
| Rating | ESRB Teen — Blood, Crude Humor, Use of Alcohol, Violence |
| Developer / publisher | Iron Gate AB / Coffee Stain Publishing AB |
This guide does not establish PS5 Pro enhancements, resolution or frame-rate targets, or VRR/120Hz support. Check the current console settings and official platform announcements before choosing a version for a particular performance target.
One more confirmed limitation that matters if you are coming from the PC scene: mods will not be available. The FAQ states, "Since we don't have any official mod support, we cannot guarantee that any mods will be functional when 1.0 releases." The PC mod stack (BepInEx via Thunderstore) has always been unofficial and PC-only. On PS5 you are playing pure vanilla — which, for a first playthrough, is how the progression is balanced anyway.
Should you buy on PS5 or PC?
If you own both, the deciding factor is not performance — it is what your friends play and whether you care about mods and servers.
- Buy on PS5 if: your co-op group is on console, you want DualSense feedback and Remote Play, and you are happy playing vanilla. Crossplay means being on PS5 does not cut you off from PC friends.
- Buy on PC if: you want mods, you want to run your own dedicated server, or you want your save to be portable and backed up by hand. PC is also the only route to the Xbox↔PC save sync via the Microsoft Store.
- Do not buy both expecting to share progress — there is no cross-save between them.
New PS5 players can start now. For progression planning, use our food and stamina guide and base-building guide before your group heads into tougher biomes.
PS5 crossplay after the launch-week hotfixes
Do not mistake different platform build labels for a broken crossplay setup. Iron Gate lists 1.0.10 for all platforms, the same patch as 1.0.11 on Xbox, and extra Steam-only fixes in 1.0.12. The publisher explicitly says these builds are compatible.
“We apologise for the delay with the patch for Switch 2, but now all platforms should be compatible for crossplay again!” — Iron Gate, September 11 hotfix notes, checked September 16.
If a friend still cannot join, first compare both installations with the platform-specific patch notes and apply available updates. Do not delete a character or buy a second copy to solve a version warning. Crossplay and save transfer remain separate: joining a PC world does not enable PS5-to-PC save syncing.
The all-platform hotfix also restores repair of Deep North heavy armour. The separate Steam fixes include an item-stand warning: Iron Gate still advises backups before removing high-level items from stands already visited under 1.0. A PS5 player should not assume every Steam-only fix has already reached the console. See our Deep North preparation guide for progression context.
What the 1.0 purchase adds
The official launch notes list 40+ new weapons, 4 armour sets, 80+ buildable pieces and 20+ food items. These are additions in the update, not total counts for the whole game. For a first PS5 playthrough, progress through the existing biomes before treating the Deep North as your next destination.
PS5 performance and hardware features: what is confirmed
Iron Gate has not published a frame rate target, resolution specification, or HDR mode for the PS5 version. The official FAQ and PlayStation Store listing skip those specifics — they confirm DualSense vibration and adaptive triggers, Remote Play, online multiplayer (PS Plus required), and a download size of about 4.3GiB, but do not list a frame rate ceiling or resolution mode. In-game video settings on the console show what options Iron Gate has exposed.
The PlayStation Store listing entries that are confirmed:
- DualSense haptic feedback: the listing describes "vibration function and trigger effect" — the standard PlayStation language for full DualSense support. Mining, combat hits and environmental events are the most likely candidates for haptic treatment.
- Remote Play: confirmed in the store listing. You can stream the game to a PS4, PC, Mac, iOS or Android device using the PlayStation Remote Play app.
- Online players: 10, with PS Plus required.
- Local players: 1 — no split-screen or couch co-op on any platform.
PS5 Pro: Iron Gate has not announced a PS5 Pro Enhanced patch or Pro-specific enhancements. Valheim will run on PS5 Pro hardware under standard PS5 compatibility — no dedicated Pro mode has been announced at time of writing. Check the PlayStation Store listing page for any "PS5 Pro Enhanced" badge if this changes.
Valheim passed 10 million copies sold in 2022 and continued growing through the Early Access period into the 1.0 launch across all platforms. If you are considering the PS5 version alongside a PC friend, note that crossplay means you can play together regardless of platform — the only thing that does not move between them is your save file.
FAQ
What frame rate does Valheim run at on PS5? Iron Gate has not officially specified a frame rate or resolution target for PS5. The official FAQ and PlayStation Store listing confirm DualSense haptics and Remote Play but skip performance targets. Check the in-game video settings after downloading for any available options. The game launched on all platforms simultaneously, so PS5 is not running a reduced port.
Does Valheim support PS5 Pro? Iron Gate has not announced a PS5 Pro Enhanced patch. Valheim runs on PS5 Pro under standard PS5 compatibility. No "PS5 Pro Enhanced" label appears on the PlayStation Store listing at time of writing — check the store page directly if this changes after a firmware update.
Is Valheim available on PS5 now? Yes. It launched alongside 1.0 on September 9, 2026; the US store now offers it for purchase.
How much does Valheim cost on PS5? The US PlayStation Store lists $29.99. Regional prices may differ.
Can I still pre-order Valheim on PS5? The game has launched, so it is now a regular purchase, not an upcoming pre-order.
Does Valheim have crossplay between PS5 and PC? Yes. The official FAQ says, "Yes, Valheim will support crossplay between all platforms." A PS5 player can share a world with PC, Xbox and Switch 2 players, up to the standard 1-10 player cap. You will need PlayStation Plus for online play.
Can I transfer my PC Valheim save to PS5? No. Iron Gate confirmed save syncing only between Xbox and PC via the Microsoft Store, adding that "beyond this, there will be no cross platform sync for your save files." PS5 saves stay on PS5. You can still join a PC friend's world through crossplay — you just can't move the save itself.
Does Valheim have split-screen co-op on PS5? No. Valheim has never supported local split-screen on any platform, and none has been announced for PS5. The store listing shows 1 local player and 10 online players — everyone needs their own system and copy.
Will Valheim have mods or dedicated servers on PS5? Mods, no — the FAQ says there is no official mod support and no guarantee mods will work at all, and the PC mod stack is PC-only. Console dedicated-server support is simply not addressed in any Iron Gate document, so it is unconfirmed; don't build launch plans around it.
How big is the Valheim download on PS5? About 4.3GiB. The FAQ gives ~4.3GiB for most platforms, ~3.0GiB on Xbox One, and ~6.5GiB for the Mac App Store and Microsoft Store builds.
Can PS5 and Switch 2 play together after the hotfix delay? Yes. Iron Gate’s updated September 11 notes say all platforms should be compatible again. Update both installations before retrying.
Does Steam 1.0.12 mean my PS5 1.0.10 cannot join? No. Iron Gate explicitly describes the Steam-only fixes as crossplay-compatible; Xbox calls the equivalent all-platform patch 1.0.11.
More Valheim guides
Starting on PS5? These guides cover the systems you will encounter first:
- Valheim crossplay guide: PC, Xbox, PS5 & Switch 2 — how playing together actually works across platforms
- Valheim beginner's guide: how to start, survive and beat your first boss — your first hours, from spawn to Eikthyr
- Valheim boss order: boss progression and how to beat them — the full progression ladder to the Deep North
- Valheim 1.0 and the Deep North: do you need a new world? — the save and world-carryover breakdown
- Valheim dedicated server guide: how to host your own server — if you're the one running the world for the group
- Valheim weapon tier list: best weapons for every biome — what to craft as you climb
- Valheim on Switch 2: release date, performance and crossplay — the Nintendo side of the same launch, for mixed-platform groups
