Summary

  • The Switch update for Stardew Valley fixed some issues but introduced a new bug with gift giving.
  • Creator ConcernedApe acknowledged the issue and assured players that it would be fixed.
  • The new bug makes gift giving in Stardew Valley easier.

The Nintendo Switch version of beloved indie game Stardew Valley recently received a new update, but it seems to have caused an unexpected issue. Stardew Valley has received regular support since its launch nearly a decade ago, with updates that have not just squashed lingering bugs, but have significantly expanded the scope of the game.

One of the biggest Stardew Valley updates came just last year. The much-hyped Update 1.6 introduced all kinds of new content and features for Stardew Valley fans to engage with, which no doubt played a big role in continued interest in the game. Since the release of Update 1.6, Stardew Valley has received additional patches to address various issues, with one of the latest targeting the Switch specifically.

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Stardew Valley Players Discover Bug in New Patch

Stardew Valley players get a new patch for the game, but immediately discover that it's broken a feature, and fans aren't happy.

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The latest Stardew Valley Switch update fixed a problem with the raccoon shop, the "divorce crash," rain randomization, "and a few other things," according to game creator ConcernedApe. But while the new Stardew Valley Switch update fixed these problems, it also introduced a new issue with gift giving. As of the latest update, it seems Stardew Valley Switch players can gift villagers literally anything, and they will respond as though they love it, whereas typically players are supposed to figure out what each villager likes and dole out gifts accordingly.

Stardew Valley Switch Update Introduces New Issue

A Twitter user brought this issue with Stardew Valley gift giving to ConcernedApe's attention. He acknowledged the problem and confirmed that the team is "looking into it" and that it "will be fixed too." Until another update can be rolled out for Stardew Valley on Switch, players on the platform are going to have a significantly easier time getting the denizens of Pelican Town to like them.

Some Stardew Valley players on Switch will jump on this opportunity to make their time playing the game a little easier, but others may be disappointed that this bug is making building relationships a little too easy. Part of the fun of the game is learning about each Pelican Town resident and figuring out their likes and dislikes and giving the appropriate gifts based on that info. Now, there's still a dizzying amount of content Stardew Valley players can engage with that has nothing to do with gift giving, so fans concerned about the bug may want to focus on those aspects of the game in the meantime.

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Stardew Valley
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RPG
Simulation
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Systems
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Top Critic Avg: 90 /100 Critics Rec: 99%
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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
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SUBSCRIPTION
DIGITAL
PHYSICAL
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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!

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
Platform(s)
PC, Xbox One, Android, iOS, PS4, Switch
Genre(s)
RPG, Simulation
How Long To Beat
53 Hours
X|S Optimized
No
File Size Xbox Series
1 GB (November 2023)
Local Co-Op Support
1-4 Players
OpenCritic Rating
Mighty