Update Mods
Keep your Valheim server mods up to date and handle mod updates after game patches.
When Valheim receives a game update, you'll often need to update your mods to match. Outdated mods can cause crashes and connection issues.
When to Update Mods
Update your mods when:
- Valheim receives a game update — mods may be incompatible with the new version
- A mod releases a new version — check Thunderstore for updates
- Players can't connect — version mismatches between client and server mods
- Server crashes on startup — often caused by outdated mods
Update via the Mods Panel
Go to Mods
In the sidebar, click Mods.
Check for updates
The panel shows which installed mods have updates available.
Update the mods
Click update on each mod that has a new version.
Update Manually
Download the updated mod
Get the latest version from Thunderstore.
Replace the mod files
Go to Files, navigate to BepInEx/plugins/, and replace the old mod folder with the new files.
After a Game Update
When Valheim updates:
Update the server
Go to Startup and update to the latest version, or reinstall. See Update Server.
Check mod compatibility
Visit each mod's Thunderstore page to see if it's been updated for the new game version.
Update compatible mods
Update all mods that have new versions.
Disable incompatible mods
If a mod hasn't been updated yet, remove or disable it until the author releases an update.
⚠️ Warning: Running outdated mods after a game update can corrupt your world. Always back up before updating.
Update BepInEx
BepInEx itself may also need updating. On XGamingServer, BepInEx is automatically updated when you restart with the modding toggle enabled in Startup.
Notify Players About Updates
After updating mods, inform your players:
- Which mods were updated
- Whether they need to update their client-side mods (using r2modman)
- Any configuration changes
💡 Tip: Use r2modman on the client side. It can check for updates and update all mods in one click.
Related Guides
See also: Install Mods | Install ValheimPlus | Update Server
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