Summary

  • Stardew Valley's highly-anticipated 1.6 update will introduce new festivals, items, dialogue, and more, including a New Year's festival teased by ConcernedApe.
  • The 1.6 update will also feature a new farm type, although the specific details have not been revealed yet, leading to speculation among fans.
  • One possible new farm type that could be added is a swamp farm, which has been requested by the Stardew Valley community and would offer unique gameplay and design opportunities.

Stardew Valley's upcoming 1.6 update has had fans in the palm of its hand since its announcement, as they anxiously await the arrival of three new festivals, new items, new dialogue, and more. Among the new festivals being added is a New Year's festival, which ConcernedApe teased on New Year's Eve 2023 on X (formerly Twitter).

While a New Year's festival is certainly good news for Stardew Valley fans, another significant addition coming in the game's 1.6 update is a new farm type. As ConcernedApe has yet to disclose what the new farm type will be, it has mostly been left up to speculation. However, it's possible to predict what new farm map will be added based on what farms Stardew Valley currently has and what type of farm it could still benefit from to make the charming farm sim experience even better.

Predicting the New Farm Type Coming to Stardew Valley in the 1.6 Update

Every Farm Type Currently in Stardew Valley

There are currently seven different farm types for players to choose from in Stardew Valley, each of which offers unique benefits in terms of what regularly spawns on the farm and what extracurricular opportunities players will have. Along with the added benefits of each farm, players also get to enjoy a different look and layout.

  • The Standard Farm is the best farm for growing crops and raising animals and is the original farm that first appeared in Stardew Valley.
  • The Riverland Farm consists primarily of water, so it's the best farm for those who want to focus on fishing and foraging.
  • The Forest Farm is ideal for those who want a farm that regularly spawns resources for wood and berries, as it is filled with trees and bushes.
  • The Hilltop Farm includes plenty of ore nodes and stones, as well as a river running through the middle of it.
  • The Wilderness Farm emphasizes combat, which means monsters periodically spawn on the map, but only at night.
  • The Four-Corners Farm is widely considered to be the best farm, as it includes four separate "biomes," providing players with a variety of resources.
  • The Beach Farm provides the best opportunities for foraging and fishing, but it is intended for veteran players.

Each farm layout in Stardew Valley provides a variety of unique opportunities for players by changing its overall geological structure. As different items can be gathered from different sources, it's important that players choose a farm type that best suits their interests in terms of both design and convenience. While all seven farm types currently offered in Stardew Valley already provide a plethora of unique services and appearances, there is still another that could be implemented in the game's 1.6 update to add even more.

What New Farm Type Could Be Added to Stardew Valley in 1.6

Of all the farm types currently in Stardew Valley, there is one particular "biome" that is still unavailable: a swamp. Players are currently given access to a swamp — specifically, the Witch's Swamp — in Stardew Valley upon completion of the "Dark Talisman" quest, where they can fish for Void Salmon, Void Mayonnaise, Catfish, Green Algae, and White Algae. The inclusion of a swamp farm would make these items even more readily available while offering what could arguably be one of the most unique farm designs to date.

A swamp farm has been requested for some time by the Stardew Valley community, which also increases the likeliness of it being added in the game's 1.6 update. However, what new farm type 1.6 will add remains to be seen, as that much has not been divulged just yet. It's likely fans will hear more information from ConcernedApe very soon, especially with the update slated for release sometime this year.

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!

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
File Size Xbox Series
1 GB (November 2023)
Metascore
89
Local Co-Op Support
1-4 Players