patch · December 14, 2023
Valheim Patch 0.217.38 Adds Xbox Keyboard Support and Automatic Seasonal Content
Valheim receives a new update adding keyboard and mouse support for Xbox players and automated holiday event triggers. The patch also revamps the settings menus and fixes various bugs.
Iron Gate released patch 0.217.38 for Valheim, bringing a heavily requested control option to console players alongside automatic seasonal event triggers. The update also overhauls the settings interface and addresses multiple bugs affecting UI elements, input devices, and game performance.
Xbox Control Updates and Menu Overhaul
Xbox players can now use a keyboard and mouse. The update also splits the settings menu to improve navigation. The old controls tab is divided into separate controller and keyboard-and-mouse tabs, while PC and Linux versions gain dedicated gameplay and accessibility tabs. Preset graphic modes for PC and Linux include performance, quality, balanced, and very low options. Xbox versions receive expanded graphic customization and separate camera inversion settings for controllers and mice.
Seasonal Content and Quality of Life
Seasonal items now activate automatically based on the current date, enabling yuletide items for December without manual intervention. Additional input support includes NumPad functionality for the hotbar and proper IME-input handling. The game now detects low local disk space when saving, and Steam Deck users will find that D-pad input in menus now responds correctly.
Bug Fixes and Stability
Several technical issues are resolved, including music stuttering during low frame rates and boat damage caused by low performance. Boss-spawning logic is adjusted to keep bosses from getting stuck. Inventory item counters are no longer blurry, skill value UI text updates correctly for bonus levels, and signs stop flashing when anti-aliasing is active. Dedicated server admins can now reliably kick players via the player list interface.
Why this patch matters
Patch 0.217.38 delivers practical upgrades for console players and streamlines menu navigation while resolving long-standing technical snags.