Valheim V0.217.31 [ REAL ✓ ]
This feature extends to capes as well. Now, you can wear a Lox Cape for its frost resistance stats while cosmetically displaying the lighter, faster-looking Deer Hide cape if you prefer that silhouette. This is a game-changer for roleplayers and builders who want their settlements to look thematic without being under-geared.
"Use item" hints for the hotbar are now correctly visible again when playing with a controller. Valheim v0.217.31
| Feature | Status in 0.217.31 (Theoretical) | Status in 0.217.38 (Real) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Hildir quests | Available, but chest loot may glitch | Fully stable | | World modifiers | Present | Present + fixed “portal metals” | | Barber station | Present (scissors sometimes not found) | Present | | Xbox multiplayer | Frequent disconnects | Stable | | Dedicated server memory leak | Present | Fixed | This feature extends to capes as well
To understand v0.217.31 , you must understand the era (Summer–Fall 2023). This was a watershed moment for Valheim, moving away from pure survival grind toward structured side-questing. "Use item" hints for the hotbar are now
Building upon previous 0.217.x versions, this patch further refined input switching to ensure that gamepads with stick drift do not unintentionally take over control when a player is using a keyboard and mouse. Context in the v0.217 Cycle