# Valheim Patch 0.221.12

- Product: Valheim (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/valheim)
- Vendor: Iron Gate AB
- Date: 2026-02-19
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/892970/view/696504883028689200
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/valheim/releases/2026-02-19-patch-0.221.12

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- **added** — Added release-to-select in the radial menu: hold down the radial menu button/key after the radial menu appears to select an emote by releasing the button/key
- **changed** — Reverted crouching to a single press action on gamepad instead of press-and-hold
- **fixed** — Fixed annoying resolution setting behavior in windowed mode when changing settings
- **fixed** — Fixed crash on startup on Windows under specific conditions when using Vulkan
- **fixed** — Fixed audio stutters in Ashlands
- **fixed** — Fixed sometimes not being able to apply graphics settings properly the first time after updating from an earlier version
- **fixed** — Fixed minor UX issues in the graphics settings menu
- **fixed** — Fixed a null reference exception that started happening in 0.221.10 when mods directly or indirectly accessed preferences at startup

We've got a couple of fixes for you today!

Please also note that playing using Vulkan might currently cause Valheim to be unstable and/or crash. If you want to continue using Vulkan, you can disable the FPS limiters in e.g. the Nvidia Control Panel for a hopefully smoother experience. Rest assured that we're working on a solution for the Vulkan issue, however, and that it should hopefully be back to normal soon!

##### Patch Notes:

* Added release-to-select in the radial menu: If you continue holding down the radial menu button/key after the radial menu appears, you can select an emote by releasing the button/key.
* Reverted crouching being unintentionally changed to a press-and-hold action on gamepad. Now it’s back to being a single press again.
* Fixed annoying resolution setting behavior in windowed mode when changing settings.
* Fixed crash on startup on Windows that triggers under specific conditions when using Vulkan.
* Fixed audio stutters in Ashlands.
* Fixed sometimes not being able to apply graphics settings properly the first time after updating from an earlier version.
* Fixed some minor UX issues in the graphics settings menu.

**For modders:**
* Fixed a null reference exception that started happening in 0.221.10 when mods directly or indirectly accessed preferences at startup (for example via the localization system).