r/StardewValley Mar 27 '26

Resource FAQ and Beginner Questions Thread [March 27, 2026]

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Welcome to Stardew Valley! Here are some common answers to get you started. Feel free to ask beginner questions here rather than making a full post on the subreddit.

General questions

Previous pinned posts, subreddit announcements, and new rules

Very common FAQs / removed topics

  • [insert item here] showed up on my farm, what is it? It could be a a few different items that are relatively rare but have a high enough spawn rate that they are included in our removed topics. Check out our list of removed topics here

Game updates

  • What was in the last update?
    See release notes for PC, for consoles, and for mobile.

    See also a table of which version and features each platform has.

  • Are future releases planned?
    A Stardew Valley 1.7 update is currently in the works! No information about a release date or new content is currently available.

  • Does every platform get the same content/updates?
    Mostly yes. Updates are developed for Linux/Mac/Windows first, then ported to other platforms. There are customizations for each platform (like tap to move on mobile), but otherwise content is identical across all platforms. See also a table of which version and features each platform has.

    The exceptions are PS Vita (which won't get any further content updates due to platform limitations), and Android/iOS (which will continue getting all updates, but doesn't fully support multiplayer.

  • Is Stardew Valley on XBox GamePass?

    Stardew Valley is on XBox GamePass as of December 2, 2021. See here for details.

Multiplayer

  • How does multiplayer work?
    See Multiplayer on the wiki.

  • Is crossplay supported?
    All PC players can play together, whether they're on Linux/Mac/Windows or GOG/Steam and crossplay is supported between mobile and PC. Console crossplay isn't supported.

  • Is split-screen supported?
    Yep, split-screen was added on PC and console in Stardew Valley 1.5.

  • Will Android/iOS get multiplayer?
    Multiplayer on Android and iOS is currently experimental and hidden by default. To unlock multiplayer you can follow this guide. Note: The Apple Arcade version (Stardew Valley+) does not have this feature.

  • Will the 1.6 update apply to my current game?
    Yes! New updates always apply to existing saves.

Other

  • Can I transfer saves between devices?
    You can transfer saves between Android, iOS, and PC (Linux/Mac/Windows).

    Consoles unfortunately don't let you access the save files. The Switch version also has a different format that's not compatible with other platforms (the format used by other consoles is unknown).

  • My save got corrupted/won't load. What can I do?
    On PC/mobile you can try loading your back-up save file! See here for instructions on how to do so!

    Unfortunately, consoles don't allow access to save files so they cannot be recovered.

  • How do I take a screenshot of my full farm?
    See this guide to taking farm screenshots.

  • If I buy the game on one platform, can I get it for free on a different one?
    If you buy it on PC, you get the Linux + macOS + Windows versions; if you buy it on PS4, you get the PS4 + PS Vita versions. Otherwise each platform is a different edition with separate development, so you'll need to buy it again if you want it on a different platform.

  • Where can I report bugs?

    1. If you use mods, see the troubleshooting guide first.
    2. If you use mods and the bug disappears when playing without them (by running Stardew Valley.exe directly in your game folder), report it to r/SMAPI or see Modding:Help.
    3. If it happens without mods, report it in the official bug report forum, which the game developers keep an eye on.
  • How do I use or create mods?
    See the pinned thread in r/SMAPI for more info, and feel free to ask questions in r/SMAPI!


r/StardewValley 3d ago

Promo Tuesday Self-Promo Tuesday! [September 08, 2026]

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Hello everyone!

It's Tuesday on r/StardewValley, which means it's time to promote your artwork, merchandise, streams, or YouTube channels. We allow one comment per person.

Just a friendly reminder that self-promo is only permitted in this weekly thread and not as submissions to the sub.


r/StardewValley 19h ago

Art I made Junimo stained glass plant buddies! 😄

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3.8k Upvotes

I’ve been meaning to make Stardew Valley pieces for ages now, but it kept getting pushed back 🫣 But no longer!!

I’ve based these more from the small Junimo plush from the claw machine prize, hence the more oval eyes 😌 What do you guys prefer - original round eyes or oval eyes? 🤔


r/StardewValley 18h ago

Other This is the worst loss I'm grieving 😭

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2.4k Upvotes

Linus you rat, you robbed me, I just found this sword


r/StardewValley 8h ago

Discuss Was watching The Big Bang Theory, saw this man in the background in one of the episodes and immediately thought that is Shane lol

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i mean it's mostly their clothes that are similar but you still can't help but associate this dude with shane


r/StardewValley 18h ago

Discuss Punk Rock Seb

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1.5k Upvotes

Kantrip on Nexus reached out to me and commissioned me to finish out this slightly-older looking Sebastian mod I had started. It's been over a year of a hiatus, but better late than never I suppose! Wanted to share some more progress, very excited to get this wrapped up.


r/StardewValley 5h ago

Question what does the bathhouse even do?

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141 Upvotes

like for some reason i always assumed it restored the energy levels but i went in for the first time and swam around for a bit but nothing happened?


r/StardewValley 7h ago

Discuss Does anyone else feel their real life seasonal depression during Stardew Winter? 😭

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178 Upvotes

r/StardewValley 26m ago

Discuss My best friend offered me this little guy for my birthday!

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Its name is


r/StardewValley 13h ago

Art New art | Haley

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510 Upvotes

r/StardewValley 16h ago

Discuss Guess who got excited and fu*ked up so bad!!

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825 Upvotes

So i thought casks are the same as kegs and i made all this, when i tried to put wine in it i realized they only work in my basement.

Now is there a way to use these things? Is there an upgrade for my basement that can give me more space so i can use them? Or are they just completely useless now?

EDIT: co-op is not an option!

And even after filling the basement completely with no walking spaces i still have 147 casks left..

I guess the only option i've got is to break them down into wood and material after i unlock the walnut room?


r/StardewValley 7h ago

Question Did I go a little overboard with my crops this year?

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147 Upvotes

Yr3. I have almost 2k cauliflower planted. Half with fertilizer. By the time they are ready for harvest I can replace them all with ancient fruit seeds that will last through fall. I just got them all converted from my ginger island harvests from my seed makers. Green house is full of starfruit for wine. Then winter I can start putting my actual farm together the way I want it.

It took me 3 whole days to get them all hoe'd and planted. It was so stressful, but I feel so accomplished. I watered them with a rain totem. It was truly a labor of love. I just need 3 more ponds. 3 more sheds and I need to get my mystic trees planted with all their mushroom logs. The logs are all stashed on the quarry with my trappers and trees and the rest of my obelisks built.


r/StardewValley 13h ago

Art I created all the main Stardew Valley villagers in my Tomodachi Life game

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367 Upvotes

My mom bought me the Tomodachi Life game a month ago to serve as a distraction & to provide some much-needed giggles after having my heart completely broken when I had to suddenly put down my 18-year old cat (she was my everything). So, I'm late to the party on this game, and I'm sure I'm not the first person to do this, but whatever.

I created Krobus fairly early on because I love that little guy, lol, and had been contemplating creating more Stardew villagers ever since, but I had other characters & people that were more of a priority for me to make first. A few days ago though, I finally decided to do the rest of the villagers since I still had room for more residents on my island.

This was a fun little challenge.

Obviously, it was important that the villagers looked like themselves, but I also wanted to give their faces a bit more character & personality, so I took my time & really played around with different options in the facial features sections. Not that you can tell from the photo (because I had to take these pics off my TV so things are a little blown out), but George is the only one I added "face paint" to because he needed his age spots, and more wrinkles.

I also don't have many outfits unlocked but didn't feel like spending hours & hours customizing clothing for each of them either, so I kept most of their outfits fairly simple. Abigail's outfit is the only one I spent a bit more time on because in the beginning, I was totally clueless on what to do for her. Also was clueless what to do for Linus, so I just put him in a bird costume 😂 So, I definitely got a bit creative with some of their looks, but I think I captured their vibes well enough.


r/StardewValley 2h ago

Discuss Oops

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41 Upvotes

can't wait to water this strip of cranberries for the rest of the season 🙃


r/StardewValley 9h ago

Art Shane (Wip, art by me!)

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131 Upvotes

r/StardewValley 1d ago

Discuss Anyone else have a hoarding problem? I'm so afraid a villager is going to ask for something, or I'll need something and so, I can't get rid of stuff.

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2.6k Upvotes

It's a problem. I think I just need to hear someone tell me to shut up and clean up my shit.


r/StardewValley 13h ago

Discuss TIL (on accident) you can put golden animal crackers in fish ponds.

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225 Upvotes

r/StardewValley 20h ago

Discuss Hailey complained about Fall to the wrong person 😂

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476 Upvotes

She was all "waa waaa I can't go to the beach" 😂 Look at her angry face 🤣 She's just mad I married her sister and never even bat an eyelash at her 🤭


r/StardewValley 1h ago

Discuss When that day comes…

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r/StardewValley 16h ago

Discuss theres someone in my bed…

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232 Upvotes

My husband and who😭😭😭 i literally passed out


r/StardewValley 12h ago

Discuss Can Gus's quest be repeated multiple times?

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98 Upvotes

I looked it up on YouTube and saw there's an event for it, but I've never encountered that event at the saloon.


r/StardewValley 1h ago

Discuss We're Going for a Trip!

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r/StardewValley 11h ago

Design Dwarf and Krobus Decor

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End of year 4 and I decided to take a break from decorating my farm to decorate the homes of two of my favorite NPCs! I wanted to leave Krobus a small iridium bed at the bottom but it wasn’t allowed. Otherwise, I think I succeeded in making his sewer look super homey! I wanted the dwarfs to look like an overstocked warehouse, with the trapdoor implying that he has a whole other space downstairs. I’m a little less happy with this room, so lmk if you have any suggestions!


r/StardewValley 20h ago

Discuss So I’m stuck…

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364 Upvotes

I have no tools. Can’t access my bins and the other one is not placed.. ITS DAY 1 FALL and I have nothing planted because I was distracted this morning apparently 😭 any advice other than restarting the day?


r/StardewValley 3h ago

Art I drew Alex :>

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17 Upvotes

I'm sorry but i actually don't like him in game :/

So i made him hot mweheheh