Viking cultural representation in media has seen a spike in recent years, with prominent titles like God of War: Ragnarok and Assassin's Creed Valhalla employing its folktales in a dazzling display of gaming mechanics. Valheim has leveraged upon the trend, becoming one of the most memorable sandbox games since its Early Access release back in 2021. For its post-launch era, Iron Gate AB isn't satisfied with the success of the Mistlands Update, and there's another patch in the works for the brutal exploration game. The promise of a new biome in the ever-expanding Valheim universe and the dangers that come with it, such as harsh conditions and novel enemies, is a source of excitement for the fan base, and players are looking forward to the Ashlands Update with bated breath.