r/StardewValley • • 22d ago

Resource FAQ and Beginner Questions Thread [September 25, 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 • • 1h ago

Discuss Celebrate! Saturday [October 17, 2026]

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Welcome to Celebrate! Saturday

This is the weekly hype thread, a place for you to share your excitement about in-game achievements, lucky drops, and upcoming projects. This is also a space for the community to celebrate you!

While the subreddit is already a positive, celebratory space, this thread is meant to be especially so. For those of you who might hesitate to post something to the subreddit, because you worry it might be too beginner, too redundant, too low-effort: it's not. Come share with us here!

(Note: this thread is not meant to replace posting directly to the subreddit. You are still welcome to do so!)


Non-exhaustive examples of things to celebrate:

  • Marrying your spouse!
  • Getting a giant crop!
  • Perfecting your farm or house design!
  • The mushroom hat! The tiger hat! The living hat!
  • Meteorites, Stone Owls, and Strange Capsules!
  • A dinosaur egg from fishing or hoeing!
  • Hooking a legendary fish!
  • Getting triple Stardrop at the casino
  • Beating Lewis at Junimo Kart!

If you want to share screenshots of your achievements, upload them to an image-sharing site like Imgur and drop a link in your comment.


This is also a thread where mods might lurk and offer/award prestige userflairs. These are animated icons that go next to your name as a way to celebrate particular achievements in the vanilla game. Note that posting in this thread doesn't guarantee you'll get the flair—you'll want to send us a modmail if you want to apply directly!

Achievement Flair
Complete the community center! A prismatic dancing Junimo
Fund all Joja Community Projects A prismatic Joja Cola
Complete the museum collection! An artifact trove busting open
Reach level 100 in Skull Cavern! A flying serpent
Complete all Monster Slayer goals! The prismatic slime
Cook every meal! The Queen of Sauce herself
Craft every item! Robin hard at work
Catch every fish! The Legend, swimming
Beat Journey of a Prairie King The King himself
Collect every hat in the game! Magic Cowboy Hat
Reach Perfection! A walking golden chicken

Get hyped!


r/StardewValley • • 9h ago

Discuss My irl husband revealed he’s been attempting to sabotage my relationship with Elliott. Should I divorce him?

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My husband and I have been playing via a co-op game together. I told him I’m trying to marry Elliott so we could get the 4th candle at grandpa’s shrine. We ended up getting the 4th candle before we got too far into our friendship level, but I was so close to 8 hearts that I decided… why not keep going?

Well Elliott and I just started dating. After we finished playing for the day, my irl husband revealed to me that he’s been selling all the duck feathers I’ve been trying to gift to Elliott (fortunately I already hoarded enough in my personal inventory). He also said he’s been trying to marry Elliott TOO!! He only made it to 7 hearts before I got to him.

Anyways, should I divorce him? Let me know in the comments.

/s


r/StardewValley • • 16h ago

Art Leah 💚✨

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Drawing SDV Characters in halloween costumes !!


r/StardewValley • • 6h ago

Art Sharing my stardew themed steam deck skin

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I was looking up to see if there's any farm/stardew style skin online but I couldn't find any. Gf decided to design this stardew themed skin for me! Isn't it very cute!! I am very pleased with the results.

My only complaint is it would be cuter if the skin covers the black sides of the grips as well, but that's the limitation of skins on handhelds. I would love to see other handheld designs/setup for more inspiration!!


r/StardewValley • • 3h ago

Discuss Emily dressed me up like a Vault-Tec employee 😂

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r/StardewValley • • 19h ago

Discuss Stickbug

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Well this is…alrernative


r/StardewValley • • 15h ago

Discuss Yes, Perfect moment to spawn a rock while my pickaxe is with Clint

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I upgraded my pickaxe on the last day of spring and this rock found the best spot to chill


r/StardewValley • • 1h ago

Question WHAT ON EARTH IS THIS?!!

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I was doing a bit of early evening foraging when a massive dark giant creature thing appeared from behind the wizard tower!!! Never seen this before wtf is this 😭😭


r/StardewValley • • 20h ago

Art Four seasons of Junimo wall art!

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Four seasons of Junimo (click to see all four I think) wall hangings I made with perler beads, then mounted them onto small canvases that I painted to match. I love how they turned out!


r/StardewValley • • 14h ago

Discuss Does Robin not see Krobus?

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r/StardewValley • • 3h ago

Achievement Get! I did it. I finally reached the Summit.

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What a game, now is time to load it with mods lmao


r/StardewValley • • 1h ago

Discuss What to do with early luck?!?

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YEAR ONE SUMMER 3. Do I save it to start a dino coop/mayo farm earlier or just donate it?? I dont even havethe resources for a second or upgraded coop(started w meadowlands farm so i got a coop and 2 chickens automatically) This is my first save after earning Perfection for the first time.


r/StardewValley • • 21h ago

Discuss A little tip: You can keep a winter dig spot on till spring to use for flower

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I know this is kinda redundant since 1.6 allow flowers in a pot to make flower honey, but it still kinda useful before the greenhouse if you wanna use your tillable soil for crops or grass. I main forest farm so tillable soil is kinda precious to me lol


r/StardewValley • • 2h ago

Discuss You can RECEIVE phone calls?!?!

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I’ve been playing Stardew coming up to FIVE YEARS and I didn’t realise this at all!!!!

I was idly watching a short that mentioned receiving a phone call to which I was like ???? and then I checked the wiki? It’s TRUE?

I feel like I can’t be the only one who didn’t realise this? I buy the phone in every save and it never even occurred to me that it’d be neat to get phone calls, let alone that it was a real feature.

I’m literally so in awe, I assumed it’d have been a 1.6 addition that I just never found but it doesn’t even seem to be! I’ve never even heard a mention of receiving a phone call in the community!!! Please tell me I’m not an idiot???


r/StardewValley • • 6h ago

Discuss I wish we could befriend crows

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Basically what the title says. I love crows and IRL they may be pesky but they also are so smart and can build bonds!

I think it would be a really fun and cool idea if we could befriend the crows, and they leave little knick knacks as museum artifacts, maybe some food and maybe a few items that have some boosts! It would be so fun! :)

I doubt it will ever happen but one can only dream lol


r/StardewValley • • 17h ago

Discuss Resisting the temptation to hit this tree

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r/StardewValley • • 11h ago

Art colouring w/ stardew vibes

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this colouring page reminded me of stardew so i tried to match the colours the best i could! be nice to me please <3


r/StardewValley • • 10h ago

Design I decided my house needed to be an oasis for my wife (Emily)

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Bonus pic of my wife cuddling w me by the fireplace when we first got married 😭❤️ this was before I made the home she DESERVES.

Top right: Emily's personal meditation room. She deserves multiple rooms <3

Emily's spouse room: added minimal decor to jazz it up a bit.

Toddler room: it's meant to look kinda messy (I have a toddler irl)

A lot of desert furniture throughout to pay homage to her bestie, Sandy!

Bottom right: her own personal rainbow order museum with some other eclectic elements.

Top left: tea room/green house. Practical and pretty, though this is mostly for me 😅

I cannot for the life of me get the wallpaper to add to those bump-outs. I've played this game for years and done it before, it's just not WORKINGGGGG

Now, to decorate the farm... (hilltop, so gemstones can be easily harvested for the best wife!)


r/StardewValley • • 1d ago

Discuss The most unhinged thing I've done in this game

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I saw BlaDe's short on gift manipulation during the Feast Of the Winter Star to obtain a tea set. The gist of it is that the X-coordinate of the villager gifting you determines the gift you receive and thus, entering the feast at different times can get you different gifts. I kept track of my timings and gifts received (it could definitely be much more precise if you were up for it 🫣... but that's too much even for me!)

I have over 300 hours in this game across 3 saves and this is my first tea set! It's such a silly thing to tryhard for but I honestly had fun with this little experiment. I just watched netflix while waiting for the minutes to pass. Got too excited I forgot to screenshot on the event day itself. 🤣


r/StardewValley • • 6h ago

Discuss Fish pond empire: a full golden animal crackered pond for every fish!

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I've wanted to do this setup for a while and finally just grinded (ground?) for it. I love fish ponds. I love the little quests. I love roe. I love C O L O R S.

(Plus pictures of my house, my shed, and my favorite little decor corner for the Traveling Cart.)

So much aged roe.


r/StardewValley • • 1d ago

Art Sam's Heart Event but I Made It Scary

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r/StardewValley • • 19h ago

Discuss TIL you can click character portraits when you have atleast 4 hearts with them

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r/StardewValley • • 3h ago

Discuss Huh!? Since when can mystic trees turn into mushroom trees!?

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TURN BACK ***NOW*** THIS INSTANT!! You're ruining my aesthetic 😩


r/StardewValley • • 16h ago

Discuss Found a bug that lets you remove the hay hopper from a coop.

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I didn´t find any information about it so I thought I´d share it here.
Just put the bed in the corner, put something down that locks you in and click on the hopper for an extra space in the coop.
Idk if it works in barns, or any upgraded forms of barns or coops.