Version History

This page documents all released versions of the Managed Valheim server container, including major changes, fixes, and improvements. Versioning follows a structured MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH.BUILD format to ensure clarity and stability across TrueNAS SCALE deployments.

Version 1.0.1.1

Released: October 2026

Added configurable backup interval
Introduced BACKUP_INTERVAL environment variable (default: 21600 seconds / 6 hours).
Added backup retention control
Introduced BACKUP_RETENTION_DAYS environment variable (default: 7 days).
Implemented automatic backup pruning
Old backups are now removed based on retention settings.
Updated entrypoint
Backup loop now uses BACKUP_INTERVAL instead of a hard-coded 3600 seconds.
Updated backup script
Added pruning logic to backup.sh.
Dockerfile improvements
Added default values for new backup-related environment variables.
TrueNAS SCALE app updated
Environment variables added and version tag switched to 1.0.1.1.

Version 1.0.1.0

Released: September 2026

Stabilized BepInEx installation
Improved ZIP validation and extraction logic.
Improved wrapper script generation
Ensured consistent server launch parameters.
Enhanced SteamCMD update flow
Clean install directory (/opt/valheim_base) now fully isolated from modded runtime directory.
General reliability improvements
Reduced startup errors and improved logging clarity.

Version 1.0.0.0

Released: Initial Release

Initial container architecture
Introduced clean + modded directory separation.
Automatic SteamCMD installation
Server updates itself on every startup.
Automatic BepInEx installation
Download, validation, extraction, and patching included.
Managed wrapper script
Ensures consistent server startup with correct parameters.
Basic backup system
Hourly backups without pruning (later replaced).
TrueNAS SCALE compatibility
Volume mapping, port exposure, and environment variable support.

Versioning Policy

Managed Valheim uses a structured versioning format:

MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH.BUILD

MAJOR — Breaking changes or architectural shifts
MINOR — New features or enhancements
PATCH — Bug fixes or stability improvements
BUILD — Internal build increments or deployment tags

TrueNAS SCALE deployments should always use pinned versions for stability.

Next Steps

This version history will be updated as new releases are published.