A fresh harvest of features in Stardew Valley 1.6

🎮 The latest update of Stardew Valley is here, and so are the patches. Developer Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone has once again delivered a fresh round of improvements and additions to this beloved farming sim. Whether you’re a seasoned farmer or a newcomer, get ready to sink your weekend into the game.

ICYMI: Stardew Valley gives you the chance to escape the 9-5 grind. Players inherit a rundown — albeit charming — farm from their grandfather, prompting the decision to leave their corporate life behind and move to the countryside. On the surface, Stardew Valley looks like a typical farming sim, as farming activities are how you primarily earn money to fund your adventures, but you quickly learn that things in Pelican Town aren’t as ‘wholesome’ as they may seem.

What to expect: The update introduces a bevy of new content beyond UI, expanding the world of Stardew Valley with both subtle and major improvements. Players now have a fifth farm type to choose from that prioritizes animal rearing instead of farming. More crops are added to the roster — including a couple that grow in winter — to shake up your routine a little bit. More quests, new dialogue, mystery boxes, new (furry) neighbors, 40+ new items, more pets, visual improvements, and new festivals will keep you occupied for days. You can find the whole changelog here.

💯 Rating: 10/10 on Steam.

⌛ Hours of gameplay: ~200 hours for completionists, but we suggest you play for leisure.

🔁 Replay value: 10/10

👾 Platforms: Steam for PC, Nintendo Switch, Playstation, Xbox, App Store, and Google Play.

💵 Price: USD 5.99 on Steam, USD 14.99 on Nintendo, Playstation, and Xbox, and USD 4.99 on iOS and Android.