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Valheim Server Not Showing Up? The Fix List, In Order

Crossplay servers never show in the Steam list, so start with the join code. Then check startup, password rules, game version, ports and mods, in that order.

Team BruceNode·Sep 13, 2026·6 min read

GuideValheim

Valheim Crossplay in 2026: PC, Xbox, PS5 and Switch 2 on One Server

One Valheim server can host PC, Xbox, PS5 and Switch 2 players together. Turn crossplay on, share the join code after each restart and keep mixed groups vanilla.

Team BruceNode·Sep 10, 2026·6 min read

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Valheim 1.0 and Deep North: What Changes for Your Dedicated Server

Valheim 1.0 adds the Deep North, PS5, Switch 2 and a new save format. Here is what it means for your server: old worlds, mods and crossplay join codes.

Team BruceNode·Sep 9, 2026·6 min read

GuideValheim

Valheim Dedicated Server Setup in 2026: Mods, Saves, and the Password Trap

Set up a Valheim dedicated server in 2026: the ports and 5-character password rule that block first boots, installing BepInEx mods, where saves live, and how much RAM you need.

Team BruceNode·Jun 14, 2026·5 min read

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How to Make a FiveM Server with QBCore in 2026

Step-by-step QBCore roleplay framework setup on FiveM for 2026: server prep, database, framework install, and the configs you actually need to know.

BruceNode·May 20, 2026·8 min read

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FiveM Server Setup: A Practical Guide to Running Your Own GTA V Roleplay Server

What you actually need to launch a FiveM RP server people will stick around for. Frameworks, ports, mods, common pitfalls, and the boring stuff that matters.

Team BruceNode·Apr 16, 2026·3 min read

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