Summary

  • A fan's watercolor painting of the Dance of the Moonlight Jellies impressed many players.
  • The painting provided a different perspective of the festival and the area around Willy's Fish Shop.
  • ConcernedApe added new festivals in the 1.6 Update, helping keep the game fresh.

One Stardew Valley player has showcased their love for the game by creating an incredible watercolor painting of the Dance of the Moonlight Jellies. Stardew Valley continues to be popular nine years after its launch, with many players making artwork based on the farming simulation game.

One of the reasons for this popularity is the extensive list of things to do in Stardew Valley. Players can tend crops, mine for precious stones, catch fish, and much more daily. In addition, Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone included festivals to help keep things interesting throughout an in-game year. Among those featured in the game, many players enjoy the Dance of the Moonlight Jellies. Taking place at the end of summer, the festival features a memorable spectacle as migrating jellyfish light up the sea at night.

Haunted Chocolatier bald character with beard looking sad 2x1 composite
Stardew Valley Creator's New Game May Be Coming Later Than Expected

Haunted Chocolatier, the next game from the creator of Stardew Valley, may release significantly later than initially expected.

1
By 

Recently, a Reddit user known as Jaxoline shared their own artwork of the festival. Using watercolors, the artist reimagined the Dance of the Moonlight Jellies in a different art style, impressing fans on the game’s subreddit. The painting featured Willy’s Fish Shop from Stardew Valley and included the iconic pier that could be used for fishing. Next to a lamppost, a person, presumably the player character, could be seen as the water was illuminated by jellyfish, creating a tranquil atmosphere. According to Jaxoline, the painting is from 2023. However, they only recently decided to post it on Reddit.

Stardew Valley Fan's Watercolor Painting of Dance of the Moonlight Jellies

Many Stardew Valley fans are glad that Jaxoline decided to share their work for others to see. The post already has over 4.9K upvotes, with many praising the watercolor painting. Specifically, fans enjoyed the fresh perspective of the artwork. In addition, some said they would hang something like this on their wall, evidencing its quality.

While the Dance of the Moonlight Jellies is a fan-favorite festival, ConcernedApe introduced even more in the 1.6 Update for Stardew Valley last year. Adding to the impressive list, the content update added the Desert Festival, Trout Derby, and SquidFest for players to check out. While the game already has lots to do, these festivals help the world stay fresh and give players something to look forward to on the calendar.

It is unknown if Stardew Valley will ever get more festivals. ConcernedApe has said he plans to focus more of his time on the development of Haunted Chocolatier moving forward. However, there is always the chance he could return to add more content to Stardew Valley in the future, as he has not ruled out returning to the game down the road.

Rating block community and brand ratings Image
Stardew Valley Tag Page Cover Art

Stardew Valley
Display card tags widget
RPG
Simulation
Display card system widget
Systems
phone transparent super greyscale 8-bit logo PC-1 PlayStation-1 Xbox-1
Display card community and brand rating widget Display card open critics widget
Top Critic Avg: 90 /100 Critics Rec: 99%
Display card main info widget
Released
February 26, 2016
ESRB
E for Everyone (Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood, Mild Language, Simulated Gambling, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco)
Developer(s)
ConcernedApe
Publisher(s)
ConcernedApe
Engine
Proprietary
Multiplayer
Local Multiplayer, Online Multiplayer
Cross-Platform Play
Stardew Valley does not currently support crossplay between different consoles and PC
Display card main info widget end Display card media widget start Display card media widget end

WHERE TO PLAY

SUBSCRIPTION
DIGITAL
PHYSICAL
Checkbox: control the expandable behavior of the extra info

You’ve inherited your grandfather’s old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home? It won’t be easy. Ever since Joja Corporation came to town, the old ways of life have all but disappeared. The community center, once the town’s most vibrant hub of activity, now lies in shambles. But the valley seems full of opportunity. With a little dedication, you might just be the one to restore Stardew Valley to greatness!

Cross Save
cross-progression is only available between the PC and mobile versions of the game
Number of Players
1-4
Split Screen Orientation
Vertical or Horizontal
Steam Deck Compatibility
Verified
Genre(s)
RPG, Simulation
Platform(s)
PC, Xbox One, Android, iOS, PS4, Switch
OpenCritic Rating
Mighty
Local Co-Op Support
1-4 Players
How Long To Beat
53 Hours
X|S Optimized
No
File Size Xbox Series
1 GB (November 2023)