Valheim’s test servers have just rolled out The Bog Witch update, and Iron Gate Studio released a new trailer to showcase the expansion. The reveal hints at a world where the bogs feel alive with new commerce, cooperative ventures, and fresh ways to survive in the swamps. Players explore a dampened landscape where every adventure can be shared, and every campfire becomes a point of collaboration as teams tackle the new content together.
The update introduces a new Swamp Witch merchant who sets up shop in the boggy marshes, offering ingredients, tools, and supplies for potion crafting and alchemical experiments. Alongside this trader, the game now supports party play and shared meals, enabling groups to coordinate, feast, and endure harder expeditions as a cohesive unit. The overall effect is a richer, more social experience that emphasizes teamwork and planning as much as individual prowess.
List of changes:
- New Merchant – Swamp Witch; the marsh now hosts a trader who offers herbs, reagents, and gear ideal for potion making and survival in the bogs.
- New party mechanics. There are eight types of meals available to players;
- New crafting materials, tools, potions, building parts and clothing;
- New Skills: Cooking lowers cooking times, Farming reduces stamina cost for using a cultivator, and Crafting speeds up item production;
- New ghost event.
The Bog Witch update is scheduled to roll out across the main servers in the near future. Earlier announcements had hinted at a standalone board game adaptation inspired by Valheim.
As the community waits for broader deployment, players can anticipate deeper engagement with the bog biome through new trade options, collaborative cooking, and more varied crafting horizons.
There are no further details at this time regarding release timing beyond the general rollout plan for the primary servers. The update represents a significant step in expanding Valheim’s cooperative play and survival mechanics within a swampy, atmospheric setting.
Note: this rewrite preserves the original topics while expanding the descriptions to reflect current expectations for the update and its impact on multiplayer play in Valheim.
Citation: This summary reflects updates discussed in community roundups and official previews of The Bog Witch patch.