ConcernedApe, the creator of Stardew Valley, has revealed version 1.5 of the popular farming and lifestyle sim will include a new beach farm setting.
Here's what you can expect from this type of farm, based on the description in the screenshot below:
"Good ranging and fishing, and tons of open space. Sometimes, supply crates wash up on shore. However, sprinklers don't work in the sandy soil."
As also detailed, there'll be a new "advanced game options" menu to allow you to adjust certain aspects of your experience.
In reply tweets to fans, ConcernedApe explained how beach farms would only include "some" normal soil (not a lot) and mentioned how the sprinkler restriction wasn't "that bad" - further noting how any crop can be planted in sand and how grass grows on the sand.
When queried about "Remixed" bundles, the creator provided the following response:
"It's a randomized mixture of some brand new bundles and also old bundles, but sometimes the old ones have variations, for example they might require different crops or fish. If you choose "normal" then it's just the classic Stardew Valley set of bundles"
And here's what was said about the "Guaranteed Year 1 Completable" option:
"Right now in Stardew Valley, there's a bundle that requires red cabbage, which can't be obtained in year 1 except by random chance at the traveling merchant, which might not happen. Selecting "guaranteed y1 completable" ensures that red cabbage seed will show up in y1"
There's no word on when exactly Stardew Valley's 1.5 update will be released, but back in November, the developer said it was on the "home stretch" - meaning it shouldn't be too far off.
Will you be testing out the new beach farm when the next Stardew Valley update arrives? Leave a comment down below.
[source twitter.com]
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I can’t wait! Been wanting to start a new farm in earnest, but the moment I started my second one I noticed this was on the horizon so decided to wait. Truly an awesome game from an awesome dev!
The lack of sprinklers would definitely make the game exceptionally difficult - which is not a bad thing for those of us who would prefer to forego min-maxing in favor of a greater challenge. I might have to start yet another new game.
Holy crap I am ready for this update! Honestly half the reason I have been on NL so much lately is looking for news of a release date!
HAPPY SWIMMING DUCKS
... I... forgive my enthusiasm. I just wish this update had arrived BEFORE physical copies shipped to retail...
I can't wait!!!!! Beach farm sounds interesting.
make some new locations, not just a new biome.
I dont know if the developer knows how to quit this game lol. But good on him!
So now they are ripping off animal crossing new horizons
What are bundles?
Ah that's a great addition. I'll absolutely try that new layout out.
Also one-year guaranteed and remixed bundles sound like a lovely idea. Will probably use that on the new file for the beach farm.
@Zeldawakening Why, yes, yes. Yes. From March of this year henceforth and forevermore, no other game is allowed to feature idyllic beaches and such. ConcernedApe is just a piker with no long-term vision, yup, as the game demonstrates, yup.
I'm so hyped for splitscreen which will be included in this update.
@Zeldawakening Actually, Eric’s ripping off BOTW with this Souls-like rogue-lite walking simulator Metroidvania.
Between Sakuna, this update and new Story of Seasons coming soon, it's loking to be an excellent season of farming on Switch.
@Zeldawakening to be fair Monkey Island is set on a desert island and that game is 30 years old.
@SimplyCinnamon53 Get the game to find out
@Zeldawakening You're joking right? It's a beach
@Bizaster,
I hope they do not make Animal crossing new horizons look like this, the visuals are awesome in the latest Animal crossing game, plus new horizons already has a beach.
@johnvboy They were saying it looked similar to New Horizons even though it's just a beach
@Bizaster PIXEL EDITION!
The existence and continued development of Stardew Valley gives me faith in humanity.
I don't even own the game so...
@Bizaster,
I did not know what you were saying, but yes it does a little.
@Zeldawakening um..no?
@premko1 Honestly, the game is already very complete its own. It's already incredible how the single dev is still paying attention to this project, that's true love right there.
@Burno After dev listed all the new things, there ARE new locations. Can`t wait. The game is complete, true, but I almost " completed " it myself, so there is not much to do ( yet )
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