The problem that many bug fixes and performance improvements is opaque to many players. If there was new content but it does not change the replayability. The new content is improves the experience of new players. Those of us who have already finished the 5 bosses and want new biomes are waiting and it is understood that we are anxious for new things. Hopefully the next update will be between Sep-Oct-Nov and then we can have a rhythm of a new biome every 3-6 months.

Add mods to hold you down. Here is one of my personal favorites

JewelCrafting [valheim.thunderstore.io]