After rolling out earlier this year on PC, it looks like the Version 1.6 Update for Stardew Valley is finally on the way to consoles.
In a short post on the Stardew website and social media today, the game's creator Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone has revealed the release date for the Stardew Valley 1.6 update on console (and mobile devices) will be 4th November 2024. This console update will "release at Version 1.6.9", which comes to PC around the same time.
"Hello all, The console and mobile ports of the 1.6 update will be released on November 4th, 2024. Thank you for your patience. The console and mobile ports will release at version 1.6.9, which will also come to PC around that time. I’m looking forward to having 1.6 fully released on all platforms. Then I would like to finish Haunted Chocolatier next. Thank you -Ape"
Barone has confirmed this update includes the Nintendo Switch platform. He also reiterated how he's always released these updates on PC first, as it's "sort of" a "beta test" to ensure there are no critical bugs, which could be a much bigger issue on console without the ability to patch problems immediately.
As for whether or not you should start a new file alongside Version 1.6, you can still experience "almost everything new with your existing save" but there are "some" new things, like in the first year compared to the follow up years.
You can view the full changelog for the Version 1.6 Update on the official Stardew Valley website. As also mentioned, after this is complete, Barone plans to finish his next game Haunted Chocolatier.
Are you excited to try out this update on Switch? Let us know in the comments.
[source stardewvalley.net]
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and is this the final major content update for Stardew Valley now? like, if i start a new farm with this patch release, it will be the most feature-complete version of the game there will be? idk if i'm asking that correctly.
Finally! I have been holding off so I can make a new save when this update happens. The wait is almost over!
@papahefe As far as I can tell, ConcernedApe still might add more content updates in the future, but wants to continue focusing on his next game primarily. I wouldn't be surprised if we got more in the future, just not as frequently.
@Novamii but at least for a while, this seems like it'll be the best time to jump back in and complete it from what you're saying. so i'll look forward to this release, thanks for the info!
@papahefe No problem! I've been waiting for a good time to jump back into the game too. I'm the type that doesn't usually play a game until all the major content updates/DLC have released. Though in cases like this, it's a bit trickier to decide when is right. ConcernedApe just keeps making the game more and more awesome! I haven't played it in years, so there should be boatloads of content I'm unaware of.
Free Time: chuckles I'm in danger!
Poor Eric does seem to be sort of stuck forever updating this. We do, in general, have a massive problem with letting go or letting things die. It’s ok to get to a point where you can say your work is done. You’ll end up chasing perfection for all eternity. Besides, you just end up with horribly overblown code, sequels are more than anything a great way to trim the fat.
I put a lot of hours into this game and my farm was very productive and aesthetically pleasing. But I still feel like I barely scratched the surface. It's been 2 or 3 years since I played it... I wonder if I can get back into the groove after so long away or if I'd be better starting over?
As much as I love Dwarf Fortess for it's ever evolving and expanding game development. There comes a point where the scope of a game like Stardew Valley goes from being content rich to start getting bloated.
Don't get me wrong, Eric is a based developer and most of the content has been amazing. But I'm also excited for what he can cook up with that Chocolatier game now that he has the money and manpower to flex his creativity. 😃
Never played this game. Do you just run a farm like a harvest moon style game or is there more to it than that?
So I have 3 nice days till the farm gets abandoned for at least a month 😅
@Kidfunkadelic83 At it's core it's just a souped up Harvest Moon/Story of Season game yes. It takes the best (mostly) aspects of these titles and packs it into one mega farming/time-management/social game.
Got some aspect of production optimization and light dungeon fighting. It's a chill game if that's what you're after.
@LuXifer appreciate the reply. Is it something you can coma and go to as you please or does it reward a more heavy, constant play time like something like animal crossing? I found the having to wait a certain ammount of physical time or timed events a bit off putting with AC
Love to see it, looking forward to eventually playing Stardew Valley properly now that this update is coming also to Switch!
@Kidfunkadelic83 Based on what I've seen/heard of it and the little I've played it myself I'd say you can go to this game as you please in the sense you mentioned because while there is a time limit for each day, there are seasons and events etc. it's all in game!
yes yes very good but Haunted Chocolatier WHEN
@nessisonett I suppose if people keep buying it it's fine he needs to keep updating it. why should only we have to do repetitive day jobs ha
This has been on my backlog for over a year, decided to not even start it until 1.6 drops on Switch so it’s good to know the date.
@JohnnyMind I think you will love it! I’m not even a big fan of sim games like it, I normally find them boring outside if animal crossing, but I love stardew so, so much it’s genuinely so good.
@Snatcher Have you ever tried Rune Factory? That's the other sim game series other than Animal Crossing that I've tried myself by playing 4 Special instead of just seeing/hearing about it and quite enjoyed it (didn't "finish" it, but that's just because I was busy with other games at the time), maybe you could enjoy that one as well since it has dungeon crawling elements - practically the Mines in Stardew Valley, except that it's the rest of the game world outside the settlement - other than the usual farming and social sim aspects!
@JohnnyMind No I haven’t actually though about four ish years ago I was interested in it on the 3ds but never got around to it, never really looked into it either and from what you told me it sounds like I would actually enjoy that!
Im going to put it on a wish list so I don’t forget to try it lol. Thanks for the suggestion!
@Snatcher You're welcome, hope you'll enjoy it if you end up giving it a try at some point!
Grabbed a physical copy in the seemingly never ending GAME sale recently and been waiting for this update before I boot for the first time. Great to know finally have a date now, looking forward to it.
This is really good to know. I've taken a T.O. on gaming and figured I'll be in the mood come holidays so this is perfect
@JohnnyMind Yeah, I found that Rune Factory has a few QoL aspects (mainly to do with inventory/storage) that Stardew lacks (although the new update does seem to go to some way to alleviate that), but it does lean more into the action/RPG aspect than Stardew does. I'd say give 'em both a try! It's not like they're super expensive.
@Andee In my case I already have both Stardew Valley and all the Rune Factories available on Switch, it's just a matter of finding the time for them between all the games I'm currently playing and upcoming ones which I want to start as soon as possible - when I end up doing so I'll first and foremost go back to and finally finish 4 Special!
@OorWullie I have the same thought. I haven't played since the COVID lock down and now I am wondering if I should continue where I was, even though I am not sure what the hell I was doing or just start all over.
@Tasuki I'm going to go back to it over the next couple of days. I'll let you know how I get on.
@Tasuki A little update about my return to Stardew Valley... Initially ,it was confusing,. My farm is very developed and has a lot going on ,my list of things to do is huge and my inventory even more so , much of which I forget its purpose.. However , after a few in game days , and checking the Stardew Valley Wiki, I've started to get back into the swing of things. I spent a few days focusing on the farm, another couple reminding myself of the map layout and then last couple of days in the caves.
I'm glad I went back to my old farm and spent an hour or so reminding myself of things, instead of starting over again. The early game weed pulling and log chopping can be a bit of a slog.
@OorWullie That's great to hear. I read an article the other day where the creator went over the pros and cons of starting over or continuing with an older farm when the new update drops.
He said that a con is of course having to do that slog but he also said that there's new stuff that is unlockable in the beginning of the game. Then of course he mentioned with and existing farm you may not have to wait as long to unlock things or have things unlocked already. In other words he said both are viable.
I might just start a new farm to familiarize myself with the game again but I am pretty sure I will be going back to my old farm. Thanks for the update! 😃
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