Summary
To celebrate the ninth anniversary ofStardew Valley, developer Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone released a new update for the game’s Nintendo Switch version with numerous bug fixes and new features.Stardew Valleyfans can also look forwad to a new physical deluxe edition of the game for Nintendo Switch.
Although ConcernedApe is hard at work on hisnewHaunted Chocolatiergame,Stardew Valleycontinues to receive updates and support. ConcernedApe even said thatStardew Valleycould receive updates 50 years from now, due to his unwavering commitment to his successful first game. The developer also teamed up with Fangamer once more to release a newStardew Valleydeluxe edition for Nintendo Switch, and the Switch version received one of its biggest updates to date this week in the form of update 1.6.15.1.
Stardew Valleyupdate 1.6.15.1 was released on February 26 for Nintendo Switch to celebrate the game’s ninth anniversary, and Barone revealed patch notes for the update on hisofficial ConcernedApe Twitter account. The latest update brings platform-specific performance optimizations toStardew Valley’sNintendo Switch version, and the Junimo bundle button has been added to fridge and mini-fridge Uls. Another notable change with the update is an increase in roe from legendary fish ponds, and roe now have a higher average daily value. In addition,Stardew Valleyplayers will no longer lose fish if they pass out during the fishing process or while holding it. ConcernedApp added extra spouse reactions while interacting with them outside standard dialogue, and he also teased new Easter eggs for players to discover.
The French, Russian, Hungarian, and Japanese translations ofStardew Valleywere also improved to ensure the best possible experience for native speakers. A slew ofSwitch-specific issues inStardew Valleywere also addressed, including a bug that disabled Joy-Con and Pro Controller rumble in certain instances. Rare crashing issues were resolved with update 1.6.15.1, so players should have a more stable experience inStardew Valleygoing forward.
Stardew Valleyfans on Xbox and PlayStation platforms received update 1.6.15.1 on February 12, bringing these versions in line with the latest PC version.MoreStardew Valleyupdatesare expected to arrive in 2025, and it’s unlikely that a release date forHaunted Chocolatierwill be announced this year. However, there could be smaller announcements and updates forHaunted Chocolatierthis year, and a steady stream of content forStardew Valleycould keep fans happy in the meantime.
