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# How to Fix Incompatible Version Errors in Valheim

> Fix incompatible version errors in Valheim caused by mismatched client and server builds. Verify versions, update your server, and sync mod dependencies.

## Troubleshooting: Version Mismatch

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> The "Incompatible Version" error occurs whenever the game client (your PC) and the game server (FREAKHOSTING) are running different versions of Valheim. This often happens immediately after a game update is released on Steam.

| Reading Time | Difficulty | Last Updated |
| :----------: | :--------: | :----------: |
|   5 minutes  |  Beginner  | January 2026 |

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## Common Resolutions

### 1. Trigger a Server Update

Our servers check for updates upon startup. If Valheim has just released a patch:

1. Go to your FREAKHOSTING **Console**.
2. Click **Restart**.
3. Watch for the line `Success! App '896660' fully installed.` in the console.

### 2. Check Beta Branches

If you are opted into a "Public Test" (beta) branch on Steam to try new content like Ashlands, you cannot join a "Standard" server.

* **Fix:** Right-click Valheim in Steam -> Properties -> Betas -> Set to **None**.

### 3. Mod Verification

If you are running mods via BepInEx, both the server and your client must have matching versions of those mods.

* **Common Culprit:** **Valheim Plus**. If the server is on `v0.9.11` and you are on `v0.9.10`, you will get a version error.

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<Important>
  ### The PlayFab/Crossplay Factor

  If you have **Crossplay** enabled (`-crossplay`), the server uses Microsoft's PlayFab network. Occasionally, there is a delay between Steam releasing an update and PlayFab updating their relay servers. If standard fixes fail, try disabling crossplay temporarily.
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  **Last Updated:** January 2026 | **Valheim:** Connectivity restored.
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