Stardew Valley's highly anticipated 1.6 update finally arrives on mobile devices! Console and mobile gamers can rejoice as the massive update launches on November 4th, 2024, following its March 2024 PC debut.
What's New in Stardew Valley 1.6 Mobile?
This update significantly expands the Stardew Valley experience. Key additions include:
- Expanded Multiplayer: Support for up to eight players online, doubling the previous limit, allowing for even more collaborative farming and adventures.
- New Fishing Festivals: Two exciting additions – the Trout Derby and SquidFest – join the existing seasonal events, including the Desert Festival.
- Meadowlands Farm: A fresh farm layout ideal for livestock raising and convenient fishing opportunities.
- Enhanced Social Interaction: Over 100 new NPC dialogues enrich interactions with the game's beloved characters.
- New Items and Crafting: A plethora of new items, including a Big Chest (double the storage!), a dehydrator, a heavy furnace, and a bait maker, enhance gameplay.
- Customization Options: New furniture styles and over 25 hats provide extensive customization possibilities. A prize machine in Lewis' house offers rewards for completing quests and festival events.
- Multiple Pets: After maximizing your starter pet's affection, you can now have multiple pets, each potentially bringing gifts, and even sporting hats! Expect winter outfits for NPCs as well.
- Ginger Island Enhancements: A golden Joja parrot assists in locating golden walnuts.
- New Crops: Expand your farming with carrots, summer squash, broccoli, powdermelon, and two new giant crops.
Reasons for the Delay
The delay in releasing the update for mobile and consoles allowed the developers to thoroughly test the update on PC, ensuring a smoother launch and minimizing bugs.
Get Ready to Farm!
Download Stardew Valley from the Google Play Store and experience the revitalized farm life! Stay tuned for our next article on Airplane Chefs and their in-flight Pringles partnership!