Knowing how to fix the Valheim “Incompatible Version” error on PC will get players back in-game so they can continue the fight against huge deadly bosses. Unfortunately, the “Incompatible Version” message that pops up at the start screen can be difficult to get rid of. Happily, we have some workarounds to help solve he issue. Here’s how to fix the error in 2023.
Valheim “Incompatible Version” error fix
To fix the Valheim “Incompatible Version” error, PC player should:
- First, you’ll want to force Valheim to update.
- On Steam, right-click the game in your library, select “Properties,” and then choose “Updates.”
- On Xbox, there isn’t a way to force updates, so reinstalling the game is the best way of ensuring you have the latest build, at least for now.
- Disable any mods.
- While mods can enhance the game and make it more fun, a newly-updated Valheim doesn’t always play nice with them.
- Disable the mods and see if the game works. Then enable them one at a time to see which mod was causing issues.
- Update the Valheim Dedicated Server.
- Both the game and dedicated server should be updated to allow for full compatibility when trying to load into the game.
For more Valheim guides, here’s the need-to-know info about crossplay and PC players grouping up with those on Xbox. And here’s the support roadmap for 2023.
