Summary

  • Steve Jensen, a Stardew Valley fan and talented builder, recreated the game's world in LEGO with 75,000 pieces, featuring iconic locations like Pelican Town.
  • Jensen included the player's farm, Marnie's Ranch, and the Wizard's Tower.
  • The positive response to Jensen's build reflects the ongoing passion and creativity within the Stardew Valley community.

A talented Stardew Valley fan showcased their love for the farming sim by recreating the game’s world in LEGO form. This Stardew Valley fan project captured the iconic buildings of Pelican Town and the surrounding valley with stunning accuracy, and the builder even put it on display for people to see in person.

Eight years after its release, Stardew Valley remains popular among gamers. Following the release of Update 1.6 for Stardew Valley on PC, the game often ranks as one of the most-played games on Steam. While many factors contribute to the game’s ongoing success, the world crafted by Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone is one of the most endearing features to many fans. Teeming with intriguing NPCs and iconic locations, players can spend numerous hours exploring Stardew Valley’s pixel art world. Recently, one fan made a real-world homage to the game.

As reported on TikTok by Beyond the Brick, Stardew Valley fan Steve Jensen recreated the indie game’s world in LEGO form, and the finished project is massive. In a short video, the various locations of the creation were shown, and it was revealed that 75,000 LEGO pieces were used in construction. Some highlights included Pelican Town, featuring buildings like villager houses, Pierre’s General Store, the Hospital, and the Saloon. Jensen even included minifigures to represent different NPCs from Stardew Valley.

Stardew Valley Fan's LEGO Version of the Game World

Beyond the accurate representation of Stardew Valley's Pelican Town, Steve Jensen built the LEGO versions of the player's farm, Marnie’s Ranch, Wizard’s Tower, and Adventurer’s Guild, to name only a few. In addition, the LEGO build captured the valley’s natural beauty, impressively translating the game’s pixel art trees and bodies of water to 3D, which added to the authentic look of the project. To complete the build, the player added a Stardew Valley sign behind the game world, representing the title screen’s logo. So far, the reception to the player creation has been overwhelmingly positive, with the video showcasing the build earning more than 326.3K likes on TikTok.

This LEGO recreation by Steve Jensen is another example of the passion of the Stardew Valley community. Over the years, many fans have shared incredible real-life fan projects dedicated to the game, with Update 1.6 being a catalyst for even more creations. Beyond LEGO builds, players have made Stardew Valley-themed quilts, imagined the game in different art styles, prepared dishes based on in-game recipes, and much more. With so many gamers continuing to check out the game, even more fan art will inevitably be revealed in the coming months.

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Stardew Valley
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RPG
Simulation
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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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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