Highlights

  • A Valheim player shared the destruction of their base due to the Ashlands update, warning others not to build on southern map edges.
  • Valheim's Ashlands update brings challenges and exploration opportunities.
  • Despite dangers, players may experiment with new base ideas in the Ashlands biome.

A Valheim player has recently shared a video showcasing the moment when their base was destroyed by the recent Ashlands update. While most gamers had their bases unaffected by the latest update, some Valheim players who built their strongholds near the southern edges of the map were surprised by their destruction after the new Ashlands biome appeared.

Released in early access in 2021, Valheim is one of the most popular survival games in recent history. Despite still being an early access release, the Norse-inspired game managed to sell over 12 million units on Steam, becoming one of the biggest indie hits on the platform. Starting last year, Valheim also became available on Xbox Game Pass.

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Now, a Valhem player called Throne– shared their base’s last moments in the game. In the 38-second clip shared by the gamer on r/Valheim, it’s possible to see a big construction made of stone. When the action starts, the floor below the base is already destroyed, but the structure is still resisting. Then, it slowly falls into pieces until Throne–’s work is completely destroyed.

Clip of Valheim Player's Base Getting Destroyed By Ashlands Update

While the bases of most players in Valheim were unaffected by the recent update, the developers had already warned gamers not to build on the southern edges of the map before the implementation of the Ashlands update, as pointed out by commenters in Throne–’s post. What some gamers were not sure about was how far from the world’s edges they needed to build, as even some long-time players revealed in the comments that it’s currently impossible to know the exact area affected by the changes to Valheim’s new Ashlands biome before they start.

Released on May 14, Valheim’s Ashlands update brought over 30 new weapons, more monsters, over 70 buildable items, crafting materials, mechanics, and more. More importantly, the update added a whole new region on the southern edges of Valheim’s world. The Ashlands is a volcanic region filled with undead and other dangerous creatures. It has ancient fortresses, boiling hot water near its entrances, and even cinder rain.

It’s likely that as time passes, gamers will start building bases in the new Ashlands biome. Despite it being a dangerous region, players are used to making amazing bases in Valheim, so it’s probable that some brave explorers will try out innovative ideas in the new region. Hopefully, Throne– will be able to build another house in Valheim soon, perhaps further away from the dangerous Ashlands.