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How to fix Valheim’s multiplayer lag on dedicated servers

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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One of the perks of playing Valheim is that it allows for a dedicated server setup, where you can join up to 9 friends for the ultimatemultiplayergameplay.

This increases the players’ chances of surviving the purgatory as well as the chances of them actually entering Valhalla.

Valheim offers all the necessary tools forplayersto set up their own servers and enjoy this experience together. However, many have complainedon forumsof server lag, which considerably cuts down on thegamingadrenaline:

I bought mine from a site that I don’t want to mention by name for now, and we have built a medium-sized base. Nothing absolutely huge and massive, and we are now starting to experience MAJOR server-side lag. Chests won’t open, enemies run in place, etc.

The issue arises, experienced players say, because the server is limiting the outbound bytes/seconds to each client.

How do I bypass Valheim dedicated server lag?

Players noted that rasing the server send speed limits from 64kb/s to 94kb/s improved things.

Additionally, they also recommend increasing the send limits on the client’s side as well.

It is important, though, to change the server’s limits first, and then attempt a change on the client’s side. Also, the Managed file needs to be downloaded completely.

As noted by theplayers, this is only a workaround. However, the game developers have taken note of the issues and will most likely work on a stable fix in future releases.

Meanwhile, other tested methods ofincreasing FPSwhile playing the game have been confirmed by users so make sure to check them out should you need them.

If you’ve only been scrutinizing the market until now to see how the game behaves, maybe it’s time you got your own copy of Valheim.

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For any issues, you can share your doubts in the comments below or leave feedback with the game’s community.

More about the topics:Game issues,lagging issue

Sinziana Mihalache

Sînziana loves getting people to better understand products, processes, and experiences beyond a simple user guide, either in writing or making use of images. She joined the team after a long-term collaboration with one of the world’s top cybersecurity companies - Bitdefender. Outside work, Sînziana enjoys climbing mountains, backpacking around the world, and writing about almost anything on her blog.

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