VHVR - Valheim VR
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #4 of 144 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod page is no longer actively maintained. All future releases will be made via github: https://github.com/brandonmousseau/vhvr-mod
For mod support or information, visit the Flat2VR Discord
Discord link: https://discord.gg/flat2vr
VHVR - Valheim VR
This is an experimental mod for the PC game Valheim that adds in native VR support using Unity and SteamVR with OpenVR.
If you experience seizures from flashing lights, use extra caution as there may be some flashing during loading screens or gameplay. Use caution when playing, the developers of the mod assume no liability for damages resulting from the use of this mod. Play at your own risk :)
Have questions or just want to chat? Join the Flatscreen To VR Modding Discord! You can learn about and get support for other flatscreen-to-VR mods and speak directly to several of the modders!
Video Installation Guide: https://youtu.be/lHO2zWq7mxw?t=1173
Developers:
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Helpful controls and instructions document.
IMPORTANT
If you have trouble loading the mod, it would be very helpful if you can add a post here with what mods/plugins you have installed as well as any logs from the game!Requirements
This mod requires BepInExPack Valheim. BepInEx is a mod framework for Unity games that allows modders to inject their code into the game's runtime. It also includes Harmony, which is a tools used to patch existing methods in C# libraries.
Additionally, you need an HMD that supports OpenVR/SteamVR. I've only tested it using a Valve Index, but it should theoretically work on anything that meets those requirements. Please feel free to create issues if you find incompatibilities and I'll work on any problems related to specific headsets if possible.
Installation
Note About Multiplayer: If you are using VR controls, many of the game's systems have been re-worked. If you play on a multiplayer server with non-VR players, they will see weird things like your character will have no upper-body animation and they'll see damage appearing in front of you when you do things like attack. If the other players on t
VHVR - Valheim VR adds full VR support to Valheim using OpenVR and SteamVR Unity integration. With 1,762 endorsements and 89,759 downloads, it's a popular mod for players who want to experience the Viking survival game in virtual reality. Last updated March 2025, it remains actively maintained.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust – 1,762 endorsements and nearly 90k downloads show this is a go-to VR mod.
- Active development – updated March 2025, so it's likely compatible with current Valheim versions.
- Immersive experience – turns Valheim into a full VR title, a game-changer for VR owners.
⚠️ Cons
- Requires VR hardware and SteamVR setup – not for flat-screen players.
- Potential performance hit – VR mods often demand a beefy PC, so expect to tweak settings.
For Valheim players who own a VR headset and want to dive into the Viking world in first-person. Perfect for those seeking a fresh, immersive take on the game. Skip if you don't have VR or prefer the traditional flat-screen experience.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure your PC meets VR performance requirements – Valheim is already demanding, and VR doubles the load.
- Check the mod's forum or Discord for community setup guides, since the description lacks detailed instructions.
- Start a new world or backup your saves before enabling VR – mods can sometimes cause issues.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Valheim Mods
- Author
- Flatscreen to VR Modders
- Version
- 0.9.20
- Downloads
- 89,759
- Endorsements
- 1,762
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Created
- 4/2/2021
- Updated
- 3/30/2025
🔧 How to Install Valheim Mods
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