Socialize
Adds temporary player groups for missions and expeditions, private messaging, map sharing, and expanded chat channels.
Valheim compatibility
| Valheim channel |
Version |
Compatibility |
| Current release |
0.221.12 |
Compatible |
| Public Test |
0.221.13 |
Compatible |
Features
- Lets up to five connected players form a temporary group for a mission or expedition.
- Gives group leaders invite, remove, and promotion controls.
- Adds nearby, shout, server-wide, group, and private chat, with optional private map pings.
- Keeps the selected chat channel active.
- Shares connected group members' map positions automatically.
- Restricts public positions and map pings outside groups.
Chat Commands
| Command |
Purpose |
/s <message> or /say <message> |
Sends nearby chat. |
/sh <message> or /shout <message> |
Shouts within the configured local range. |
/w <PlayerName> <message> |
Sends a world-wide private message. |
/wping <PlayerName> <message> |
Sends a private message and animated ping. |
/g <message> |
Messages connected group members. |
Group Commands
| Command |
Purpose |
/group help |
Lists group commands. |
/group invite <PlayerName> |
Invites a connected player. |
/group leave |
Leaves the group. |
/group remove <PlayerName> |
Removes a member; leader only. |
/group promote <PlayerName> |
Transfers leadership. |
/group info |
Lists group members and status. |
- Group membership lasts only for the current connection: players leave when they disconnect and are not placed back in the group when they reconnect.
- When the leader disconnects, the longest-standing remaining member becomes the new leader.
- A group ends when fewer than two members remain connected.
- Invitations use Valheim's Yes/No popup.
- Friendly-fire rules, permissions, and teleportation are not included.
Configuration
| Dedicated-server switch |
Default |
--socialize-restrict-public-positions true or false |
true |
--socialize-restrict-public-pings true or false |
true |
--socialize-shout-distance <metres> |
30 |
--socialize-say-distance <metres> |
15 |
Distance values must be positive finite numbers. The server reads these switches once
and sends its in-memory configuration to each client after spawning.
Installation
| Client required |
Server required (dedicated) |
Player-hosted server |
| Yes |
Yes |
Not Supported |
See the full documentation.
Contact
Report bugs through GitHub Issues.
For questions, feedback, and other discussions, use GitHub Discussions.
