Valheim: crossplay, player count and save support
Answers from the documented game sources. Open the platform and version details before comparing editions.
Is Valheim crossplay?
Yes. Publisher says all listed platforms can play together.
Sources: Iron Gate: Valheim 1.0 FAQ · checked .
Applies to PC Windows/Linux/macOS (Steam/Humble), macOS (Mac App Store), Windows (Microsoft Store), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Nintendo Switch 2 · 1.0 publisher FAQ.
Platforms, version and source detail
PC Windows/Linux/macOS (Steam/Humble), macOS (Mac App Store), Windows (Microsoft Store), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Nintendo Switch 2 · base game · publisher English-language page; no regional difference stated · 1.0 publisher FAQ.
Source section: Will there be crossplay?.
How many players can play online?
Publisher specifies 1–10 players.
- 1–10 players
Sources: Iron Gate: Valheim 1.0 FAQ · checked .
Applies to PC Windows/Linux/macOS (Steam/Humble), macOS (Mac App Store), Windows (Microsoft Store), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Nintendo Switch 2 · 1.0 publisher FAQ.
Platforms, version and source detail
PC Windows/Linux/macOS (Steam/Humble), macOS (Mac App Store), Windows (Microsoft Store), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Nintendo Switch 2 · base game · publisher English-language page; no regional difference stated · 1.0 publisher FAQ.
Source section: How many players will be able to play on a server?.
Does progress transfer between platforms?
Save sync is limited to Xbox and the Windows Microsoft Store version.
Sources: Iron Gate: Valheim 1.0 FAQ · checked .
Applies to PC Windows/Linux/macOS (Steam/Humble), macOS (Mac App Store), Windows (Microsoft Store), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Nintendo Switch 2 · 1.0 publisher FAQ.
Platforms, version and source detail
PC Windows/Linux/macOS (Steam/Humble), macOS (Mac App Store), Windows (Microsoft Store), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Nintendo Switch 2 · base game · publisher English-language page; no regional difference stated · 1.0 publisher FAQ.
Source section: Will there be cross platform save progression?.
Will existing saves still work?
Old saves remain usable; this does not establish guest save ownership.
Sources: Iron Gate: Valheim 1.0 FAQ · checked .
Applies to PC Windows/Linux/macOS (Steam/Humble), macOS (Mac App Store), Windows (Microsoft Store), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Nintendo Switch 2 · 1.0 publisher FAQ.
Platforms, version and source detail
PC Windows/Linux/macOS (Steam/Humble), macOS (Mac App Store), Windows (Microsoft Store), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Nintendo Switch 2 · base game · publisher English-language page; no regional difference stated · 1.0 publisher FAQ.
Source section: What happens to my saves at the 1.0 launch?.
How large is the download?
Publisher download estimates; these are not installed sizes.
- Most platforms: about 4.3 GiB
- Xbox One: about 3 GiB
- Mac App Store / Microsoft Store: about 6.5 GiB
Sources: Iron Gate: Valheim 1.0 FAQ · checked .
Applies to PC Windows/Linux/macOS (Steam/Humble), macOS (Mac App Store), Windows (Microsoft Store), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Nintendo Switch 2 · 1.0 publisher FAQ.
Platforms, version and source detail
PC Windows/Linux/macOS (Steam/Humble), macOS (Mac App Store), Windows (Microsoft Store), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Nintendo Switch 2 · base game · publisher English-language page; no regional difference stated · 1.0 publisher FAQ.
Source section: How large is the estimated download size?.
Do existing owners need to pay again?
Existing Early Access copies update without a second purchase. Currency is inapplicable to this free update.
- Free · Existing Early Access copy to 1.0
Sources: Iron Gate: Valheim 1.0 FAQ · checked .
Applies to PC Windows/Linux/macOS (Steam/Humble), macOS (Mac App Store), Windows (Microsoft Store), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Nintendo Switch 2 · 1.0 publisher FAQ.
Platforms, version and source detail
PC Windows/Linux/macOS (Steam/Humble), macOS (Mac App Store), Windows (Microsoft Store), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Nintendo Switch 2 · base game · publisher English-language page; no regional difference stated · 1.0 publisher FAQ.
Source section: If I have the game in Early Access, will I need to purchase it again?.
What these sources do not establish
Other features, including any missing split-screen, save or accessibility support, remain unknown unless stated above. An unknown value does not mean the feature is absent.
Documentary source review only; no gameplay or hardware testing. Each answer applies to its listed platform, version and source date.