Stardew Valley 1.6 update: everything you need to know

For a game made by a single person, Stardew Valley has an unbelievable amount of content already. Despite that, years after launch, we’re all still eagerly anticipating yet another content update coming to the game that will bring it to version 1.6. This update was announced in April 2023 but ConcernedApe has been rather tight-lipped on the full scope of features and additions this update will bring. With so many possibilities and rumors floating around, we’ve collected only the freshest bits of info you need to know about what you can look forward to. It’s the 8th anniversary of Stardew Valley. Thank you for all the support over the years! Today I am announcing the PC Release date for the 1.6 update: –March 19th–. Console & Mobile will follow as soon as possible.
The 1.6 Stardew Valley update will be available on March 19 for PC players. As far as console and mobile players are concerned, we don’t know when you can get this update just yet as ConcernedApe simply stated that they “will follow as soon as possible.” We got a little tease of what the 1.6 update will bring to our farms, and the list is expansive, yet somewhat vague. Here is everything officially listed to be coming: There have been a few teases as to what other items could be included, such as a post of a Big Chest with a description that reads, “It can store almost twice as much as a regular chest”, and another post that simply featured the text “iridium scythe,” which doesn’t currently exist in the game. While those are almost guaranteed to be included, we still need to wait until March 19 to be sure. We expect plenty more secrets and unexpected surprises when the date arrives. In late 2021, indie developer Eric Barone (commonly known as ConcernedApe online), famed for single-handedly creating the magical Stardew Valley (one of Digital Trends’ best video games of all time), officially announced that he was developing an all-new game that instantly shot up to the top of our list of anticipated upcoming video games alongside Silksong and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. That game is called Haunted Chocolatier, and it looks like a whole other world of fun, casual simulation where you find out the secret desires of every single member of your community. Details are still limited. but don’t worry —plenty of info has already dropped. We’ll keep you updated about every detail so you know what’s going on.
Release date speculation
There is no set release date for Haunted Chocolatier, and it looks like it’s going to be in development a bit longer than fans initially expected. Working the farm, forming relationships with the townsfolk, and just enjoying the vibe are what make Stardew Valley such a great game to settle into once you know the basic tips and tricks or a few handy cheats to take the edge off. Easygoing games like this have become incredibly popular — especially for those who don’t typically play games — but it can be hard to find more that offer that same type of experience if you don’t know where to look. The cozy game genre has become a bit bloated as of late with games not quite as polished or fully featured as you would hope. We’ve worked the land and harvested only the ripest games like Stardew Valley to satisfy your desire for more farming-sim goodness.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Stardew Valley is already as challenging as you make it. But have you ever wanted it to be even worse? Well, a new mod that’s been making the rounds online could help with that. The “Hardcore Mode” mod was created by a software engineer called Sylvie Nightshade and released out into the world on Friday (spotted by GamesRadar). It does one simple task: delete your save if you just so happen to open the Stardew Valley Wiki in your browser.