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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.
+