10 Essential Tips For First-Time Stardew Valley Players

With the arrival of the long-awaited 1.6 update, there's never been a better time to play. Since the game's release in 2016, several updates have added an impressive amount of new content for players to experience. However, the game gives you lots to do and it can often be difficult to figure out where to begin.

1.6 update has added lots of new content, including new crops, eight-player multiplayer, and the new Meadowlands Farm map; designed especially for aspiring ranchers, it's perfect for a fresh start. However, freeform approach to farm life can often make your first few seasons feel rather daunting. A few tips and tricks will help you start your new life in the countryside.

With the addition of the new Meadowlands Farm in update 1.6, now features eight different farm maps for players to choose from. Each farm map focuses on a single aspect of the experience and has unique features that the others lack.

For new players, the Standard Farm is the best choice. This is the default farm map and highly recommended for a first playthrough as it has lots of land for crops, raising some farm animals, and buildings. It lacks special features, but it’s easy for you to design your farm the way you want over the next few seasons. If you want to try something different, keep in mind that some farm maps are more difficult than others.

Farm maps not recommended for beginners include the Wilderness and Beach Farms, due to the difficulty added by hostile monsters and soil that has to be watered manually.

Your farmhouse comes with a TV that tunes into several different channels. The first thing you should do every morning is to watch all of the channels available to you. Every show provides crucial information for running your farm and planning your days. Programs include:

Program

Description

Weather Report

Tells you what the weather will be like tomorrow. Weather affects lots of different mechanics; for example, some fish only appear during rainy weather and villagers alter