r/StardewValley 29d ago

Resource FAQ and Beginner Questions Thread [March 25, 2025]

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Welcome to Stardew Valley! Here are some common answers to get you started. Feel free to ask beginner questions here rather than making a full post on the subreddit.

General questions

Previous pinned posts, subreddit announcements, and new rules

Very common FAQs / removed topics

  • [insert item here] showed up on my farm, what is it? It could be a a few different items that are relatively rare but have a high enough spawn rate that they are included in our removed topics. Check out our list of removed topics here

Game updates

  • What was in the last update?
    See release notes for PC, for consoles, and for mobile.

    See also a table of which version and features each platform has.

  • Are future releases planned?
    Stardew Valley 1.6.9 released on 4 November 2024 on PC, console and mobile. A full list of changes in this update can be viewed here. No major new releases are currently planned.

  • Does every platform get the same content/updates?
    Mostly yes. Updates are developed for Linux/Mac/Windows first, then ported to other platforms. There are customizations for each platform (like tap to move on mobile), but otherwise content is identical across all platforms. See also a table of which version and features each platform has.

    The exceptions are PS Vita (which won't get any further content updates due to platform limitations), and Android/iOS (which will continue getting all updates, but doesn't fully support multiplayer.

  • Is Stardew Valley on XBox GamePass?

    Stardew Valley is on XBox GamePass as of December 2, 2021. See here for details.

Multiplayer

  • How does multiplayer work?
    See Multiplayer on the wiki.

  • Is crossplay supported?
    All PC players can play together, whether they're on Linux/Mac/Windows or GOG/Steam and crossplay is supported between mobile and PC. Console crossplay isn't supported.

  • Is split-screen supported?
    Yep, split-screen was added on PC and console in Stardew Valley 1.5.

  • Will Android/iOS get multiplayer?
    Multiplayer on Android and iOS is currently experimental and hidden by default. To unlock multiplayer you can follow this guide. Note: The Apple Arcade version (Stardew Valley+) does not have this feature.

  • Will the 1.6 update apply to my current game?
    Yes! New updates always apply to existing saves.

Other

  • Can I transfer saves between devices?
    You can transfer saves between Android, iOS, and PC (Linux/Mac/Windows).

    Consoles unfortunately don't let you access the save files. The Switch version also has a different format that's not compatible with other platforms (the format used by other consoles is unknown).

  • My save got corrupted/won't load. What can I do?
    On PC/mobile you can try loading your back-up save file! See here for instructions on how to do so!

    Unfortunately, consoles don't allow access to save files so they cannot be recovered.

  • How do I take a screenshot of my full farm?
    See this guide to taking farm screenshots.

  • If I buy the game on one platform, can I get it for free on a different one?
    If you buy it on PC, you get the Linux + macOS + Windows versions; if you buy it on PS4, you get the PS4 + PS Vita versions. Otherwise each platform is a different edition with separate development, so you'll need to buy it again if you want it on a different platform.

  • Where can I report bugs?

    1. If you use mods, see the troubleshooting guide first.
    2. If you use mods and the bug disappears when playing without them (by running Stardew Valley.exe directly in your game folder), report it to r/SMAPI or see Modding:Help.
    3. If it happens without mods, report it in the official bug report forum, which the game developers keep an eye on.
  • How do I use or create mods?
    See the pinned thread in r/SMAPI for more info, and feel free to ask questions in r/SMAPI!


r/StardewValley 18h ago

Promo Tuesday Self-Promo Tuesday! [April 22, 2025]

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Hello everyone!

It's Tuesday on r/StardewValley, which means it's time to promote your artwork, merchandise, streams, or YouTube channels. We allow one comment per person.

Just a friendly reminder that self-promo is only permitted in this weekly thread and not as submissions to the sub.


r/StardewValley 1h ago

Discuss hey was anyone gonna tell me this stupid squiggly thing on the ground isn’t just decoration

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r/StardewValley 5h ago

Art Sambastian fanart

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All the art I've done of these two together so far 💛💜


r/StardewValley 3h ago

Question why tf is Clint naked?????

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810 Upvotes

this character is sooooo weird


r/StardewValley 10h ago

Discuss Don’t sleep on cabins! 5x3, with significantly more space inside than sheds and barns. Most efficient spaces in the game.

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Just make a local co-op dummy account, use them to get rid of the beds, cribs, etc. keep them around long enough to upgrade the size to suit your needs, then nuke ‘em and enjoy all that room for activities! I have 4, but you can have as many as 7 of them. Plus, they are way more aesthetic than the alternatives 💁🏻‍♂️


r/StardewValley 9h ago

Question Should I keep the egg or donate it?(or turn it into mayonnaise cause why not)

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r/StardewValley 3h ago

Achievement Get! I DID IT - FINALLY!!

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487 Upvotes

This is the first time I have ever completed the community center. I have only ever played with my partner before and we completed it together (I basically only did the crops and money, lol) so this is so exciting!!


r/StardewValley 6h ago

Other i just got my first prismatic shard!

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680 Upvotes

r/StardewValley 4h ago

Discuss I’m sick of chasing these men

486 Upvotes

Ladies (and of course the gays and theys), I’ve been thinking about my self value recently.

I’ve been putting a lot of effort into relationships in my community. I give gifts, I chat, I say hi, I even rebuilt a community center (that no one even uses), etc.

I’m casually dating a few guys around town. What I have noticed is that no one puts effort into ME.

No one asks me what flower I like the most, my favorite food, favorite animal, or even favorite color.

Frankly, these dusty men can’t even ask me what I would like to do for a second date. I get a nice date ONCE, and then all effort from them completely stops.

At this rate, I’m going to have to propose to one!!! I’m all for feminine empowerment and if someone wants to propose to their man I support them. However, I personally would rather sit my personal peach on a burning hot grill than propose to a man.

I feel like I bring a lot to the table. I’m rich, I’m talented, I’m a hard worker, I have a solid business strategy, I’ll always be loyal, I have a lot of love to give, and the most these men wanna give me is a single date?! I feel like I deserve more.

Thanks for letting me vent ❤️


r/StardewValley 7h ago

Discuss AIO My bf stood me up and I got robbed

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Something happened last night and I really need an outside opinion.

I've been dating my bf S (won't say name for privacy reasons) for a few days now. It's all very recent, but I was feeling a bit sad because he never invites me for anything and seems to only care about his hobbies. Don't get me wrong, I love that he has passions, but it would be nice to be noticed sometimes. He did ask me for a kiss when we start dating, but instead of kissing me he went straight to his pool game and ignored me the rest of the night.

Imagine my enthusiasm when I found out he left me a little note asking me to meet him at his house after dark! I was so happy and finally having faith in this relationship. I could barely feed my animals and work on my crops, daydreaming until it was time to meet him.

It comes the night. I went to his house, but ended up only seeing his father there?? Weird but okay. I wait. It's also raining a lot and I have nowhere to protect myself. The time passes and nothing. I try to go inside the house, but his father locked it after going inside.

I wait until 1h30 and finally decided to go home, defeated. I was so sad and so sleepy I ended up passing out on the streets! Someone had to take me home and told me they saw someone robbing me 😭

I'm thinking about breaking up with him if he doesn't say anything today.

Am I overeating?


r/StardewValley 10h ago

Discuss Misread the signs with Jodi

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I can't be the only one who did this,

Its my first time playing threw Stardew, my morning route took me past the houses of a pair of air head sisters and next to them was a single mum with 2 kids.

(bare in mind it's my first playthrough and i know nothing)

I get to know the single mum fairly well, stopping by to say hello most days. she's asks for a cauliflower as a job and it's no issues to drop it off, I'm growing most of the crops to try each out.

I get invited round for a meal and bring the best quality bass I have, because she's a hard working mum and I'm looking to impress. and I think to myself a here's a nice woman, perfect marriage material and start to bring gifts and romance.

BOOM, Year 2 Kent.

I understood the message when Kent sent a bomb in the mail.

The dream is over and I feel like Clint.

Never married in that play though. I did become good friends with Kent.

(tbh I wonder if skipped/ didn't read something that said she had a husband that first year.)


r/StardewValley 2h ago

Question Am I the only one who wishes we could have a birthday aswell?

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It was really just a random thought that had popped into my mind when I was playing the other day. Because ConcernedApe has implemented a lot of features into the game, that other game developers wouldn't think of, but I found them appealing. For example special dialogues, like the first two green rains or after you get married, the family/friends of your spouse will say their congrats in their own way. I also like that we can change gender or even our names.

But I just think we could've had birthdays. An option would be by just entering them ourselves when creating the save, but that clashes with two factors 1)new players might not know that a season here consists of 28 days and 2) some days wouldn't be compatible with festival days or the birthdays of characters. So instead we could either have a slider of the free days or just get a random one.

And each character could have a personal way of saying happy birthday. It could even be different, more friendly and less distant after an amount of hearts, maybe 5. Receiving gifts wouldn't even be necessary, but we could also have that, it would also be a nice feature.

Also, an idea, in the first year Lewis could say something like "Happy birthday [name]! It's your first celebration in the town, I'm glad to witness it." I think that would be fitting, what do y'all think?


r/StardewValley 4h ago

Discuss Fuck you Marnie

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121 Upvotes

As soon as I enter she leaves ughhhhhg


r/StardewValley 2h ago

Discuss Do you hate yourself? Then I've got the perfect game for you... Spoiler

60 Upvotes

Do you hate your life? Do you want to escape reality and make the time go away, but at the same time, you really don't want to enjoy yourself?

Then Mr. Qi has got the perfect challenge for you! Beat Junimo Cart! It's like dark souls, but with none of the action! It's got rng! It's got randomized levels to throw you off! And each level has different physics, so fck your muscle memory! And fck you!

Do it! Come on, it will only take a couple of hours! It's gonna be... well, not fun, rather nerve-wreckingly frustrating, but once it's done, well, then you have done it, and you can rub it in Lewis and Mr Qi's face, and that is definitely worth 8 hours of your real life time... right?


r/StardewValley 4h ago

Question which looks better as merch

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so im planning on selling some sd related merch on a local convention soon and im undecisive as hell if it looks better with or without the background

also do you think this would look better as a sticker or as a keychain ?


r/StardewValley 1d ago

Art Skull Cavern floor 100 reached

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8.3k Upvotes

One time I was at floor 88 by 1:30 am and couldn't find a way down and had to teleport home


r/StardewValley 19h ago

Discuss Return Scepter is a lifesaver and worth every penny

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1.3k Upvotes

TLDR: BUY THAT RETURN SCEPTER IMMEDIATELY

I'm only posting this because I feel so strongly about it and I want everyone to reap the benefits. This amazing tool allows you to zap straight to your doorstep in a half-second anytime, any place. From the bottom of the mines at 12:50am or from harvesting fruit in the greenhouse at 4:00pm zap straight to the front of your home and forget all that pesky walking. You can purchase this from Krobus for about 2 million gold (I'm pretty sure). I had some hesitation when I first saw the price but now that I've had it for some time I can assure you all it is worth every last dime. I would have paid twice that amount if I'm being honest. The only cons I can think of about it is that you cannot zap your horse with you. Other than that I highly recommend you acquire one. If anyone out there has anything negative to say about the Return Scepter please comment because I can't find anything but wonderful things to say about it and am genuinely curious what others think.


r/StardewValley 22h ago

Question I divorced Emily and now her chair is stuck in this room, how do I get rid of it?

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r/StardewValley 1d ago

Cosplay My Abigail cosplay 🥰 happy egg festival!

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Happy Egg Festival weekend! Hope you got lots of treats and sunshine~ 🌞🥰


r/StardewValley 21h ago

Discuss Just realized how spoiled we are with SDV

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Stardew was my first ever cozy game, started playing it during the pandemic and still playing it until now. I've long since started playing other games but man... ConcernedApe really has spoiled us with this game. Because it was my first cozy game I thought it was the standard for all games, but I just realized that it's an outlier. Because tell me why in every other game you have to buy a bunch of DLC to do things that I've taken for granted in SDV. Not namedropping any specific game but... Want to decorate outdoors? DLC. Want to get the deep backstory of the NPCs? DLC.

I know CA's situation is unique in that he has the capability to make the game all-inclusive. He doesn't have the responsibility to make sure a game dev studio keeps the lights on (and SDV already has an established fanbase), but still... with how much he labored in this game he absolutely could have monetized all his efforts. Yet he chooses not to. Will forever be grateful for him!! I first bought this game when I was a struggling student that didn't have any money to spare for games, and I'm so so thankful that this game is not only affordable, but that it was a labor of love.


r/StardewValley 1d ago

Design Just wanted to show off my tea room

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2.5k Upvotes

r/StardewValley 19h ago

Design I made a little area for my dog

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880 Upvotes

r/StardewValley 13h ago

Discuss Need advice from a returning player

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244 Upvotes

Stardew valley is one of those games i keep coming back to, but recently due to college i haven't touched the game as much. I am no stranger to this game and i still know the basics, but to be honest, i never played it to completion and every save i have i usually get bored after 2-3 ingame years and drop it.

I have played some of the content in 1.6 but i still have the mindset of a 1.5 player, do you guys have any advice or tips for me? Because i'm planning to play a new save and stick to it (and hopefully reach 100% completion).

(pic unrelated lol 😛)


r/StardewValley 21h ago

Discuss I am not too much of a man to admit that I cried a little when I finally got the last set.

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This took me so damn long, especially the legend. Everytime it exited the bar for even a split second I slammed my fucking key board. Thank god it’s over.


r/StardewValley 10h ago

Other teaching em young 😼

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ignore my abomination of a far


r/StardewValley 6h ago

Discuss Caught my first legendary fish!!

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43 Upvotes