Summary

  • Update 1.6 for Stardew Valley brings new content and fixes for PC players, with Patch 1.6.2 available for Windows Store and PC Game Pass users.
  • Creator Eric Barone released Patch 1.6.2 with visual glitch and translation error fixes, enhancing the player experience in the popular farming game.
  • Fans have celebrated the updates and new features, including the new Meadowlands Farm and winter outfits for NPCs, pushing Stardew Valley to new player count records.

Update 1.6 for Stardew Valley is available now for PC players across platforms, along with Patch 1.6.2 being made available for PC Game Pass and Windows Store users. Stardew Valley Patch 1.6.2 includes a number of adjustments and fixes to resolve bugs with Update 1.6, along with some new changes to key game mechanics.

Since its initial release back in 2016, Stardew Valley has become synonymous with the life-sim genre, with many considering the farming game to be among the best indie titles of all time. Update 1.6 was the biggest patch to date for the game, adding tons of new content and quality of life fixes, and Patch 1.6.2 adds even more improvements to bolster the player experience.

Stardew Valley creator Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone shared a reminder with fans that Patch 1.6.2 is available now for PC Game Pass and Windows Store users. Update 1.6 was released for PC on March 19, with console and mobile due to receive the big content addition as soon as possible. As such, Patch 1.6.2 is available for PC Game Pass users, but Xbox Game Pass users will have to wait until Update 1.6 launches for consoles. Patch 1.6.2 includes a number of fixes for visual glitches and translation errors, along with the removal of a rare soft-lock glitch. Fans celebrated Stardew Valley Update 1.6 in a variety of unique ways, and players have praised ConcernedApe for the quick patches to ensure the community can enjoy the new changes to the fullest.

Stardew Valley Patch 1.6.2 Improvements

Patch 1.6.2 for Stardew Valley includes changes made in Patch 1.6.1 and a number of new bug fixes. Some of the 1.6.2 updates include sprite changes to avoid graphical glitches, an overhaul of the Portuguese version of the Luau event, adjustments to edibility of ingredients, and the removal of a tool swap movement soft-lock. Fans have been enjoying Update 1.6, particularly the addition of the Meadowlands Farm, winter outfits for NPCs, and new dialogue and end-game options. Players have also discovered a secret scene in Stardew Valley Update 1.6 that has been praised as an example of ConcernedApe's intricate work on the big patch.

Fan excitement for Update 1.6 and Patch 1.6.2 have helped to push the iconic farming indie game to new heights. Stardew Valley set a new player count record following the update's release, showcasing the enthusiasm and dedication of the popular life-sim's community. As Patch 1.6.2 and more changes are added to Stardew Valley, players have plenty of exciting content to enjoy.

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Stardew Valley
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February 26, 2016
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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!

Developer(s)
ConcernedApe
Publisher(s)
ConcernedApe
Platform(s)
PC, Xbox One, Android, iOS, PS4, Switch
Genre(s)
RPG, Simulation