VHVR adds VR support to the PC version of Valheim, turning its survival, exploration, building, combat, and sailing systems into a long-form PCVR experience.
One important 2026 detail: the older Nexus page states that it is no longer the actively maintained release location. Current VHVR releases are published through the project's GitHub, so old guides that tell you to grab only the Nexus file can leave you on an outdated build.
What you need
- Valheim on PC.
- A SteamVR/OpenVR-compatible PCVR setup.
- The current VHVR release from GitHub.
- Any dependency specified by that release.
Official current project:
https://github.com/brandonmousseau/vhvr-mod
Step 1: update and run Valheim normally
Before installing VHVR, update Valheim and launch it once in flatscreen mode.
If you are already using BepInEx or other Valheim mods, record your current setup. A clean profile is easier for initial VR testing.
Step 2: download the latest VHVR release
Use the GitHub releases page, not an old mirror. The project's release history currently lists versioned VHVR builds and is the source the old Nexus page directs users toward for future releases.
Step 3: follow the release-specific installation instructions
Valheim mod loaders and game file structures have changed over time. Use the instructions bundled with the current release.
Do not assume a 2021 YouTube tutorial is still correct merely because the mod name is the same.
Step 4: launch SteamVR first
VHVR uses SteamVR/OpenVR integration. Connect the headset, start SteamVR, and confirm your controllers/headset are tracked before launching the modded game.
Step 5: configure VR interaction
VHVR adds VR-specific behavior for movement and gameplay. Spend time setting:
- Dominant hand.
- Turning style.
- Crouch behavior.
- Weapon/tool position.
- Bow interaction.
- Roomscale/seated preferences.
Survival games involve repetitive tool use, so comfortable alignment matters more than it might in a short demo.
Multiplayer and non-VR players
Valheim is heavily co-op oriented. VR players can often join normal multiplayer environments, but mod requirements depend on the server and the specific VHVR release.
If the server uses a large modpack, confirm compatibility before joining. Start by testing VHVR in a local world.
Building in VR
Construction is one of Valheim VR's most interesting use cases because scale becomes much easier to perceive in a headset.
If snapping or placement feels awkward, verify your controller ray/interaction mode and avoid stacking other building-interface mods until the VR controls are understood.
Performance tips
Valheim can become CPU-heavy in large bases and GPU-heavy with high vegetation, shadows, and resolution.
For VR:
- Reduce shadow quality.
- Reduce vegetation/detail distance if needed.
- Lower render scale before sacrificing every texture.
- Test in your largest base, not only a fresh meadow.
- Watch CPU frametime when many structures/fires are visible.
A system that runs wilderness perfectly may struggle in a heavily built settlement.
Mod conflicts
Valheim players often have many mods. The safest approach is:
- Verify current Valheim + current VHVR.
- Add BepInEx-dependent utility mods.
- Add graphics mods.
- Add building/gameplay overhauls.
- Test after every group.
Camera, input, UI, and rendering mods deserve extra suspicion because VHVR touches the same systems.
The game launches but not in VR
Check:
- SteamVR was running before launch.
- The correct VHVR build is installed.
- Dependencies loaded.
- No command-line option disables VR.
- The log shows VHVR starting.
If you copied files from the old Nexus package over a new GitHub release, clean the install and start again.
Controllers do not work
Reset SteamVR bindings, confirm controller tracking outside the game, and test without other input mods.
Can Quest 3 play Valheim VR?
Yes, as a PCVR headset through a compatible streaming/link method. The actual game and VHVR run on the PC.
Wireless Valheim VR can be especially pleasant because the game involves a lot of physical looking and turning, but make sure your Wi-Fi latency is stable.
FAQ
Is Valheim VR official?
No. VHVR is a community mod.
Where should I download VHVR in 2026?
Use the current GitHub project/releases. The older Nexus page explicitly says future releases moved to GitHub.
Does VHVR use SteamVR?
Yes, the project describes SteamVR/OpenVR integration.
Can I use other Valheim mods with VHVR?
Many can work, but compatibility varies. Establish a clean VR baseline first.
Sources and useful links
- VHVR GitHub: https://github.com/brandonmousseau/vhvr-mod
- Releases: https://github.com/brandonmousseau/vhvr-mod/releases
- Legacy Nexus page: https://www.nexusmods.com/valheim/mods/847
Last verified August 9, 2026.