Valheim's recent 1.0 launch brought a full biome, new boss, and over 50 achievements, but players who utilized the game's developer commands found themselves locked out of earning them. A new set of patches for the survival game, released this week, introduces a solution for Steam users seeking to re-enable achievements after using cheats.

Reclaiming Lost Achievements

Iron Gate, the developer behind Valheim, has implemented a new developer command specifically designed to allow players to opt back into achievements even if they have previously used the command console. The command, aptly named 'yesiuseddevcommandsbutiwantmyachievementsanyway', can be entered by players on Steam to rectify the achievement lockout. The developer has stated that the decision to use this command is at the player's discretion, humorously noting that "Oden will surely know if you use it dishonourably."

This change accompanies several bug fixes and gameplay tweaks across both PC and console platforms. Notable updates include the ability to repair heavy armor from the Deep North biome, sound effect enhancements for various creatures and the snow environment, and adjustments to Greydwarf Shaman damage and healing.

Other Patch Notes

A specific patch for Steam users (1.0.12) addresses several other issues. The Forge of Potential will no longer incorrectly unlock recipes, and items stored on armor and item stands will retain their durability and upgrade levels, provided the world was loaded during the 1.0 update. Developers are investigating a more robust fix for item stand issues and advise players to back up high-level items if they have been active in 1.0.

Furthermore, a crash that could occur when accessing unloaded zones has been resolved. Problems with banlist and whitelist compatibility have also been fixed to work with both old and new ID formats. Players will now see a popup message clarifying when achievements can be re-enabled after temporary disabling. The Timberwood Drawbridge has also been adjusted to accommodate carts more easily, and visual cues for pickable items have been improved.

Patch 1.0.10, applicable to all platforms, includes the ability to repair Deep North armor, updated sound effects, and a change that prevents players from removing snow by punching it, requiring a crafted shovel instead. Landing on snow without direct walking will now also remove it. These updates aim to improve the overall player experience following Valheim's full 1.0 release.