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Dedicated Servers

GeneralServer · Admin · Multiplayer · Backend · Networking
4 patcheslast touched 32mo ago▲ +4

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Up = buffed, down = nerfed
0+4Mar 2, 2021Oct 5, 2023Mar 2, 2021 — 0.147.3 +2 / -0 (cum +2)Sep 27, 2022 — Patch 0.211.7 – Crossplay! +0 / -0 (cum +2)Sep 18, 2023 — 0.217.19 (Public Test) +1 / -0 (cum +3)Oct 5, 2023 — Patch 0.217.22 +1 / -0 (cum +4)
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Patch history

  1. Oct 5, 2023·Patch 0.217.22+1
    • Newworld modifiersUnavailableAvailable

      World modifiers and presets can now be set on dedicated servers via startup batfiles or admin console.

      Startup parameters

  2. Sep 18, 2023·0.217.19 (Public Test)+1
    • Newworld modifiersAdded

      World modifiers and presets can now be set directly on dedicated servers via startup parameters or admin console.

      Modifiers now available on dedicated servers

    • Newcrossplay parameterAdded

      Dedicated servers can now use the '-crossplay' parameter to switch the backend from Steamworks to Playfab, enabling join codes.

      -crossplay parameter

  3. Mar 2, 2021·0.147.3+2
    • 🎯Behaviorconnection methodSDRDirect IP

      Dedicated servers now use direct connections instead of Steam Datagram Relay (SDR), significantly lowering latency for most players.

      Direct connections reduce latency and bypass slow Steam relays.

    • NewvisibilityAdded

      Added -public 1/0 flag, allowing server administrators to host local LAN-only servers.

      Allows for LAN-only hosting.

    • 🛠QoLJoin IP buttonUpdated

      The Join IP button now supports DNS and LAN connections for dedicated servers.

      Adds DNS support and LAN connectivity.

Dedicated Servers balance history — Valheim · PatchDiff