Valheim runs on Windows on Arm through built-in x86 emulation (Prism).
Last verified on Apr 1, 2024.
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Compatibility overview
- Publisher
- Iron Gate AB
- Type
- x86 emulation
- Validation
- Verified by Qualcomm
- Last Updated
- Apr 1, 2024
What this means
Install choice
Valheim runs through Prism. Use the current x64 or x86 build, then test heavy workflows such as sync, export, plug-ins and background services.
Read the Prism guide →Game compatibility checks
Valheim runs in the game catalog, but performance, launchers, DRM and online anti-cheat can still vary by title. Test the mode you actually plan to play.
Read the gaming guide →Data freshness
This entry is listed as Verified by Qualcomm and was last updated on Apr 1, 2024. Use the report link above if a newer vendor build changes the result.
Anti-cheat status
No kernel anti-cheat driver gating launch; runs as a normal x86 app under Prism, but unverified on Windows on Arm.
Valheim on Windows on Arm — FAQ
Does Valheim work on Windows on Arm (Snapdragon X)?
Valheim runs on Windows on Arm through built-in x86 emulation (Prism). Last verified on Apr 1, 2024.
Is Valheim native Arm64 or emulated?
Valheim runs through Prism, the x86 emulation layer built into Windows 11 on Arm. Most apps work well under emulation with a modest performance overhead compared to native Arm64 builds.
Does Valheim work on Snapdragon X2 Elite or NVIDIA RTX Spark?
Valheim is listed as compatible with Windows on Arm, so it is a candidate for Snapdragon X2 Elite and NVIDIA RTX Spark PCs. Still test device-specific pieces such as drivers, plug-ins, GPU acceleration, anti-cheat and background services.