Summary

  • Xbox players face major crash bug due to recent patch for Stardew Valley; emergency fix in progress.
  • Bug linked to Fish Smokers in Update 1.6 causing game crash, affecting latest Xbox version.
  • ConcernedApe known for quick response to bugs; fans appreciate open communication and updates.

Players have reported a major game-breaking bug on the Xbox version of Stardew Valley on Christmas Eve, and the game's creator, Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone, has confirmed that a quick fix is in the works. Stardew Valley recently received a patch to supplement the console and mobile launch of Update 1.6, but it seems an unintended glitch has resulted from it.

First released in 2016, Stardew Valley is a farming life-sim game that sees players taking on the role of an upstart farmer making a life for themselves in the countryside of Pelican Town. Players can farm, mine, fish, craft, and forage their way to success, and the 2024 launch of Stardew Valley Update 1.6 added brand-new end game content, additional lines of dialogue, new gameplay mechanics and items, and even improved NPC interactions. However, one of the latest patches following the big update has led to a major problem for Xbox players.

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ConcernedApe has acknowledged that the recent Xbox patch for Stardew Valley has been causing crashes for many players, and he has assured fans that an emergency fix is on the way. According to reports from users on Reddit, the crash is connected to the use of Fish Smokers in Stardew Valley. The current bug is triggered by Xbox players with the latest version of the game interacting with a placed Fish Smoker, which causes the entire game to crash and become unplayable. Fish Smokers were first added to Stardew Valley in Update 1.6, which launched for PC in March and for consoles and mobile in November. Minor bug fixes were released in the most recent patch, which seems to be the source of the Fish Smoker game crash bug on Xbox.

Stardew Valley Fish Smoker Causing Game Crashes on Xbox

Update 1.6 has seen a number of similarly odd glitches, all of which were resolved with rapid patches released by ConcernedApe. He has previously stated that he intends to keep working on making updates to Stardew Valley in the future, providing more quality of life improvements, consistent bug fixes, and more content additions. Fans have thanked the indie developer for his quick response to the Xbox issue on Christmas Eve, with many preemptively voicing their appreciation for the hot fix and noting their patience as the matter is properly resolved.

Players have consistently praised ConcernedApe for his open communication with fans and for the free updates to Stardew Valley that resolve game glitches and add fresh content. Interested fans will want to stay tuned for more updates on the upcoming fix for the Xbox Fish Smoker bug and other helpful changes to Stardew Valley.

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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