Valheim's Ashland update is not available on Xbox yet, here's how to get it

Valheim’s Ashland update has been garnering a lot of attention, primarily due to the wide array of new weapons, ammunition, building items, locations, and a series of fixes. But many running the Xbox or Microsoft Store versions can’t locate the Valheim Ashlands update, let alone install it!

Developers have already acknowledged the problem in the official blog post. It reads,

Unfortunately there are currently some issues with the Microsoft and Xbox versions of Valheim, which means there will be a slight delay in getting the update properly uploaded there. However, the current version on Xbox Flight is the same as the version coming to live, so crossplay will still be possible between Xbox Flight and Default Steam games.

Although it fails to mention a specific timeline, there’s a vital piece of information towards the end. It states that the latest version, 0.218.15, is already available on Xbox Flight.

For the unversed, Flight here refers to the Xbox Insider Channels. So you can get your hands on the latest Valheim Ashlands update by switching to an Xbox Insider Channel. Many have confirmed that the update is available to insiders!

The process involves joining the Xbox Insider Channel > restarting the console > going to Manage games > choosing Valheim > checking for updates > then downloading the Ashlands update.

After becoming an Xbox Insider, you can also crossplay with PC players. The functionality wasn’t working properly in the recent while!

What’s new in the Valheim Ashland update?

The release notes for the latest update list the following improvements

– 30+ New weapons
– New bombs and ammunitions
– 3 New armour sets
– 2 New capes
– 10+ New creatures
– 70+ New buildable items
– 5 New crafting station upgrades
– 30+ New crafting materials
– 15+ New food items and potions
– New locations
– New music
– New events
– New mechanics

Fixes and Improvements

– Fixed Mead materials
– Standardised texts throughout the game
– Various fixes and improvements

Go ahead and download the Valheim Ashland update. It shouldn’t be a problem anymore. If you don’t want to go through all the trouble, wait for a few days, and the update should be out for stable Xbox channels and the Microsoft Store.

Also, in case you don’t know, there’s a new Xbox feature that will automatically install updates even before they go live!

What’s your favourite thing about the Valheim Ashland update? Share with our readers in the comments section.