In a recent Tweet, the developer of Stardew Valley announced that the new update for the game (currently available on PC) could also be ready for consoles by the end of this coming January. This update is the biggest that Stardew has seen so far, and is bringing enough new content to practically create an entire new game, which is exactly what yours truly plans to do when the update comes to Switch next month (start a new game, that is).
In the Tweet, Eric also announced that there is still no release date in mind for the update to come to mobile devices. In a separate Tweet, on a side note, Eric also announced that this update was brought into being by himself and another developer friend of his, who goes by @mrpodunkian on Twitter.
If you would like more information on all new things coming to Stardew in this update, you can check out my coverage here.
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As everyone is surely aware by now, the 1.5 update for Stardew Valley released for PC yesterday, and it was announced that the console version will release early next year. The update brings all kinds of wonderful goodies; like a new farm type, some cool advanced options to tweak gameplay, and the ability to play the game in split-screen co-op.
When it comes to the new options being added to the game, they can only be enjoyed if you are to start a new game. And what better way to start building a new community than to share the experience with a friend. Right now, you can buy a new copy of Stardew Valley for just $9.99, as it is 33% off on Steam.
With the announcement of the update, Eric also released the changeling for the update. In it you will find a nice spoiler-free list of updates, and they are as follow:
For more information on the 1.5 update, you can see my coverage here, or the very detailed changeling here.
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ConcernedApe surprise released the new 1.5 update for PC. The new update packs tons of new features especially for the late game. It makes Stardew Valley once again just this much more refined and enjoyable.
Today Eric announced that the update will be coming to Nintendo Switch and other consoles such as PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in early 2021. He said on this blog “the 1.5 content update. It’s available right now on PC, and will come to consoles early next year. Mobile should follow later, but there’s no timeline yet.”
Update 1.5 will also introduce a brand new region called Ginger Island, open for you to explore. The new island will not only be pretty top the eye it actually pack tons of gameplay features.
On Ginger Island you can explore a whole new location, take part in events, mini games, puzzles and an entirely new quest line.
To showcase just how big this free update is, I attached the full patch notes for the Stardew Valley 1.5 Update below.
If you’re considering starting a new save file for this update, there’s a few new character creation options:
To play splitscreen, build a cabin (from Robin’s) for up to 3 other players who will be joining (if you’re starting a new game, you can also select to have cabins already placed at the beginning in the advanced game options menu). Once the cabins are there, open your game menu, scroll down to multiplayer, and select “Start local co-op”. The other players can now join by pressing start on a controller connected to the PC. Please see the options tab in the game menu to adjust the zoom level and UI zoom level to a setting that works well for you. Otherwise, split screen works exactly the same as online multiplayer.
Changelog
New world area
1.5 adds an entire new region of the world, Ginger Island (part of the Fern Islands):
New farm features
Other new content and features
Quality of life changes
Balance changes
Multiplayer changes
Interaction changes
Other changes
Fixes for multiplayer
Fixes for player interaction
Fixes for visual or cosmetic issues
Other bug fixes
source: Official Stardew Valley Blog
Every time Eric (ConcernedApe) makes an announcement about the new update, it is practically groundbreaking. Just when you think 1.5 couldn’t get any better, along comes a new Beach Farm type and some advanced options to change carious aspects of the game. Just these two additions alone will be enough for a replay, not to mention the already-announced split-screen co-op and even some new fruits.
This announcement came in the same form as the previous announcements; a Tweet, wherein ConcernedApe announces the aforementioned changes, and even throws in a visual guide to give a better understanding of how the new additions will look, and where they will come into play. In the comments section, Eric goes into more detail about these options as some fans of the game ask questions. (you can see the fruits of those conversations below)
There is even a little blurb to let us know just how the new Beach Farm will effect the growth of our new zone. The blurb reads
“Good foraging and fishing, and tons of open space. Sometimes, supply crates wash up on shore. However, sprinklers don’t work in the sandy soil.”
Eric also goes on to mention that the new advanced options will be available “Only when making a new farm. these options (with one exception) can’t be changed once you’ve started the game”.
“any crop can be planted in the sand”
“grass grows in the sand”
The beach farm will fit into the map as “An inlet from the west…”
There will be some normal soil on the Beach Farm, but not a lot.
One of the advanced options can be used to achieve the following effect,
“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″
About remixed bundles,
“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”.
Stardew Valley update 1.5 is now available on PC and will shortly follow on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
For more information about the Stardew Valley 1.5 update, you can check out my coverage here.
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Everyone who loves Stardew Valley has been waiting on pins and needles for the release of the new major content update for the game, version 1.5, which has been teased for quite some time now. We have already heard all kinds of things about what to expect in this update, like the ability to move furniture and the addition of split screen multiplayer.
Well, in a recent Tweet from ConcernedApe, we now know that the update is just about ready to be released upon the welcoming community. The developer mentions that this update has been a big one, and he just wanted to make sure that it is released in as pristine condition as possible.
The developer also mentions that the update will definitely be more endgame content-heavy, but will include a few goodies that just might make a fresh run “worth while”
No exact date was given, but just knowing that it’s soon is good enough for me. Time to boot back up and prepare my farm for all kinds of new goodies, and prepare my brain to be sucked back into the world of crop worry and spelunker trepidations!
For more information about the Stardew update, you can check out my coverage here.
For more great farming and life sim games on the Nintendo Switch, check out my coverage of Everafter Falls, an Animal Crossing-like coming to Switch.
After announcing that there will be beds in the upcoming update for Stardew Valley, ConcernedApe has had the community all abuzz. Not to mention the adorable Halloween version of the collectors edition. Now, he drops a huge bomb on us. Update 1.5 will be bringing split-screen co-op mode to the insanely popular farming game.
ConcernedApe recently made this announcement via Twitter. He also goes on to mention that the number of players allowed on split screen will vary, depending on console. On PC, players will be able to play with up to four others, while those on certain consoles may be limited to only two.
After already adding so much free stuff, it is absolutely astonishing to see just how much more content is on the way with the 1.5. update. Stardew Valley certainly appears to be a game that will continue growing and changing throughout the years, all without ever charging players an extra cent!
For more information on all the new cool stuff going on with Stardew Valley, check out my coverage here.
For more great game updates, check out my coverage of Best Friend Forever.
If you haven’t heard about this adorable must have Stardew Valley Collector’s Edition, it includes a whooping eight items. The highlight of the edition is definitely the wooden standee that just looks so adorable. It’s tiny, cute and everything I need to decorate my space with just a little bit more of Stardew Valley.
In addition to the standee fans can also look forward to a pin, Junimo Comic, cleaning cloth, of course a physical copy of the game and more! If you act fast you will also get a limited time bonus poster! Take a look below for everything included in the edition.
To celebrate the spooky season fangamer has released two additional items to go with the adorable collectors Edition. The Country Side Shirt and Krobus Plush are the perfect addition to the already cute bundle.
You can take a peak at the new items on the official fangamer website right here
Take a look at this upcoming Stardew Valley inspired game that adds a whole new farming experience with a bunch of super new, cute and fun ways to grow crops, tend to animals and more! Check out One Lonely Outpost right here.
It is not quite the usual news you might have come to expect to see on myPotatoGames. But there has been a song circulating around the Stardew Valley community that is just so accurate and fun, it is hard to pass up on it.
Youtuber Brentafloss released a Stardew Valley parody song called “I Stardew”. He managed to capture the spirit of the game and put it into words and I would think that most of Stardew Valley players, including me, can relate to the lyrics of the song in some way or another.
There are very few games out there that can just grab your attention and pull you in to an extend that the next time you lift your head the sun has already gone down. Stardew Valley is certainly one of them.
Take a look at this adorable and yet funny Stardew Valley love song below.
One Lonely Outpost is Stardew Valley on another planet and its coming to Switch! The game takes farming and tending to plants to a whole new in-depth level, take a peak at this upcoming indie game right here.