Official servers (PlayFab) usually block mismatched or modified clients.
In 2021, Valheim was still in its "Hearth & Home" phase (v0.202.x). ⚠️ Risks of Unofficial "Online" Versions
Valheim's update (v0.212.7 and later) actually launched in late 2022 , not 2021. If you are seeing a "v0.213.3 (2021)" blog post or download link, it is likely unofficial or pirated content , as the version numbers and years do not match the official development timeline. 🛠️ Key Version Facts VALHEIM MISTLANDS ONLINE V0.213.3(2021)
Older pirated versions often corrupt character data when you eventually try to move to the official Steam/Xbox version. 💡 Official Way to Play To get the real Mistlands experience with the latest fixes: Platform: Available on Steam , PC Game Pass , and Xbox .
This specific version was a patch released in early 2023 to fix hexing, fishing, and ballista behavior. If you are seeing a "v0
Use the official Steam tools or hosting providers like G-Portal for the most stable "Online" experience.
Are you trying to with this version, or
The game is currently well past v0.213, having introduced the Ashlands update recently.