Valheim Game Server Hosting
Our Valheim server hosting plans come with the features you need
Your game server will come with the following, instantly available features:
Deploy an Instant Valheim Game Server
Instant setup for Steam and Microsoft Store PC servers with Xbox crossplay
Valheim 1.0 & The Deep North — Get Your Server Ready
Valheim leaves early access on September 9, 2026. The 1.0 update adds the Deep North, the eighth and final biome, a frozen frontier of abandoned villages, Gammeltrolls, and the underground halls of the Elakingar. The same day, Valheim launches on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 with full crossplay across every platform. Rent a Valheim server now and your world is ready the moment the Deep North opens:
Access to our custom Game Server Management Panel
The in-house Survival Servers game control panel allows you to configure and customize your Valheim game server. Install supported mods / maps, switch locations, and change any setting with our easy one click form. Survival Servers is a Valheim dedicated game server provider with our custom panel. From there, join your Valheim server and play with your friends!
Global Network, Multiple Hosting Locations
Switch locations any time. DDoS protection available.
What is Valheim?
A survival & exploration game set in a fantasy world inspired by norse mythology and viking culture. Valheim 1.0 launches September 9, 2026 with the Deep North, the eighth and final biome, plus PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 versions with full crossplay.
PS5 & Nintendo Switch 2 Arrive September 9
Valheim 1.0 launches on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 with full crossplay. Rent a crossplay server now and console friends join your world on day one.
Customer Testimonials
Best bang for your buck Valheim server hosting. I have rented servers with them on and off for several years. Their customer service is excellent and I've had nothing but great experiences with them. Their pricing is some of the best and I have never had any lag issues.
William, CustomerWonderful customer service! This is not the first server I have rented, I did use a competitor company for a couple of months prior and I was NOT happy with their customer service. So I jumped ship and came to Survival Servers for Valheim, which I am glad to have done. They helped me with everything I needed to get my server running so I could finally play with my buddies once again. They responded so fast, no matter what time of day it was. I could not have asked for a better team to help troubleshoot problems. Awesome team!
Nick, CustomerSurvival Servers is the best Valheim server hosting - easy of use of their control panel and helpful staff helped this beginner very much.
Rigoberto, CustomerFrequently Asked Questions about Valheim Server Hosting
By default, Valheim dedicated servers support up to 10 players. However, you can increase the player limit using mods like MaxPlayerCount or Valheim Plus, which allow you to configure higher player counts for larger communities.
Valheim Plus by nX_ on Nexus Mods is the largest mod for Valheim, making dozens of quality-of-life and building improvements. It includes the ability to modify maximum players on a server, add performance improvements, and provides extensive server management tools for fine-tuning gameplay.
Yes, mods like MaxPlayerCount (default value is 20, double vanilla) and Valheim Plus allow you to increase the player limit. The MaxPlayerCount mod only needs to be installed on the server and can be configured in the BepInEx/config/Azumatt.MaxPlayerCount.cfg file.
Yes, Valheim supports crossplay between Steam (PC with full mod support), Windows (Microsoft Store), and Xbox via Game Pass, and PS5 plus Nintendo Switch 2 join with full crossplay when 1.0 launches September 9, 2026. Crossplay servers use a join code so friends on any platform can connect to the same world.
For basic Valheim setups, 8GB RAM is recommended. For modded servers or high-player count servers, 16GB+ RAM is recommended for optimal performance. The Data Rate Modifier mod can help utilize the full bandwidth of all players.
Valheim 1.0 releases September 9, 2026, ending early access and adding the Deep North, the eighth and final biome. PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 versions launch the same day with full crossplay across all platforms. Survival Servers updates all hosted Valheim servers to 1.0 automatically on launch day.
Yes, existing worlds carry into 1.0, and Deep North content generates in far-north regions of the map you have not explored yet. We recommend taking a backup before updating - every Survival Servers Valheim server includes one-click backups and full FTP access.
On PC, add the server's IP and port to your Steam favorites or use the in-game Join IP option. Crossplay and console players connect with the server's join code instead. See our step-by-step guide: How to Join a Valheim Server.
The fastest way is renting a managed Valheim server - it is online in minutes with a control panel, one-click Valheim Plus installer, and DDoS protection. To self-host instead, install the Valheim Dedicated Server tool via SteamCMD, set your server name, world, and password in the start script, and forward UDP ports 2456-2458 on your router.
The incompatible version message means your game client and the server are running different Valheim versions. Restart Steam to pull the latest client patch, then update the server. On Survival Servers, click Update in the control panel or enable automatic updates, and the error clears once both sides match.