Console players are kicking off the week with some fantastic news asStardew Valleyhas finally locked in a release date for the 1.6 Update on Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and mobile. The massive patch may have dropped months ago for those fans on PC, but due to some unforeseen circumstances, developer ConcernedApe has taken longer than he’d have liked to get the new content onto every platform. The 1.6 Update is a huge improvement to the game and while console users have grown increasingly weary, their patience is about to pay off.
Posting to X (formerly Twitter),ConcernedApeconfirmed thatthe console and mobile port of the 1.6 Update forStardew Valleyis slated to arrive on November 4.
That’s just over a month from the time of writing, and the community is actively sharing its excitement about the announcement despite the lengthy wait. No further information was shared but ConcernedApe has previously acknowledged that one of the reasons behind the delay ishis need to ensure the release is as close to flawless as possible since it’s usually harder to issue hotfixes on consoles.
Stardew Valley 1.6 Changes The Game
There’s Something New For Everyone
Stardew Valleyhas grown exponentially since its release in 2016 andthe 1.6 Update represents a major upgradefor the game’s overall quality of life while also adding mountains of new content.Console players can look forward to three new festivals and an environmental event. These comprisetwo smaller fishing tournaments, one dedicated to trout and the other to squid, the Desert Festival, and Green Rain which causes unique plants to grow.
Those who enjoy playingStardew Valleywith a plot of land filled with animals will want to check outthe new Meadowlands Farm.This new set-up caters to those who’d prefer to get some critters early rather than worrying about watering cropsand gathering vegetables. The Meadowlands Farm comes with a “chewy blue grass” that animals adore and players who select it will start with a coop and two chickens.
10 Coolest Stardew Valley 1.6 Player Created House Designs
There are many ways to decorate and set up the player’s farmhouse in Stardew Valley, and here are some beautiful examples for inspiration.
That’s just a sample of the new contentStardew Valleyplayers on console and mobile can expect on November 4.There’s plenty more to discover, includingnew dialogue, a mastery system that provides stronger perks to practiced individuals, the ability to purchase more than a single pet, and even extra renovations for one’s home. It’s taken longer than expected, but it’s better late than never.
