Valheim doesn't start since update

Hey everyone,

Ever since the update I can't seem Valheim to start. When I press start, nothing really happens and the blue Steam ''Playing'' button just resets to the green ''Start'' button. Does anyone know a fix for this? I already reinstalled and validated the integrity of the game files but alas...

My system is the following:
CPU: AMD 5800X
GPU: GTX 1080
RAM: 32GB G.Skill Trident Z Neo Dual Channel, Dual Rank @ 3600MHz
SSD: 2TB 970 Evo Plus
OS: Windows 10 Pro

Thanks in advance!
11:13 pm, August 19, 2022
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76561198104174688 replied to Valheim doesn't start since update August 19, 2022 @ 7:39:09 pm PDT

i have not played for a min still trying to kill troll lol
5:13 am, August 20, 2022
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Sockwallet replied to Valheim doesn't start since update August 19, 2022 @ 8:17:47 pm PDT

Make sure you dont have a file called bepinex, delete it if you do. In main folder
5:13 am, August 20, 2022
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Cap'n Bells replied to Valheim doesn't start since update August 19, 2022 @ 8:21:40 pm PDT

Hey if you hadnt previously updated to H&H then the "start of your first game take a long time " its in H&H notes somewhere because the game interrogates your worlds among other things and rebuilds files (insert technical words here :-) ) so start game click update and go watch a movie (not tiktok they too short! ) G Luck
5:13 am, August 20, 2022
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Nefrarya replied to Valheim doesn't start since update August 19, 2022 @ 9:59:00 pm PDT

You can try a clean install. That should get rid of any corrupted or modified files, old mod residue, etc.

Uninstall the game via Steam, then go to the install directory, default should be:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common

If there is still a Valheim folder, delete it manually (this will not affect your saves, they are stored somewhere else).

Reinstall the game via Steam.
5:13 am, August 20, 2022
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SufficientGrace replied to Valheim doesn't start since update August 19, 2022 @ 5:57:24 pm PDT

I'm having a similar issue. It'll load and I actually get into the game. I can see myself standing in my bedroom but the game freezes at that point - every single time. I reboot, I uninstalled, and reinstalled, but same thing. I emailed IronGate and they said they are working on a patch to fix it, but NO IDEA when it will be done or if it will work.
2:13 am, August 20, 2022
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Renlish replied to Valheim doesn't start since update August 19, 2022 @ 5:58:24 pm PDT

Asking the obvious question...

Do you have mods installed? If so, take them out, do a clean install, and then try again.

Are you trying to open with the Vulcan option? I know that sometimes stops it working for me too. When I install the game, I say yes to having an icon on my desktop so I am not messing with Steam when I open it.
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