10 Hidden Stardew Valley 1.6 Features Not Included In The Patch Notes

is known for having a plethora of secrets, and the 1.6 update adds several new ones to the game. Secrets range from the often-unlocked, but rarely-solved Secret Notes in , to more obscure, multistep hidden quests that most players would never think to try on their own. These can prove fun surprises for curious new players, or long-term goals for those who have maxed out all their skills and are looking for something new to try.

's 1.6 update is massive, adding tons of content to the game. That includes the obvious things, like new crops, new festivals, and new dialogue in . But not every new feature is obvious. Some are vaguely mentioned in the patch notes, but require a fair bit of experimentation. Others aren't mentioned at all, leaving their discovery totally up to chance. Here are ten different secrets to watch out for in 's 1.6 update.

A hidden feature in makes it much easier to get around town. Once the player has unlocked their very own horse, they can feed it a carrot to give it an all-day buff, simply called "." This increases the horse's speed for the rest of the day. This greatly speeds up travel — whether it's getting around the farm on a busy day, or dashing across town to give a villager their last-minute birthday gift, a carrot-boosted horse can solve a lot of problems.

It's unknown whether this trick works with other, famously horse-approved crops: things like apples, grapes, or parsnips may provide similar buffs. It goes hand-in-hand with the player speed boost provided by coffee. With both the farmer and their horse zipping around at top speed, a jam-packed planting season can go by in a flash. As a result, carrots are some of the handiest crops in the update.

In previous versions of (and to some extent in 1.6), Clint would constantly pine over Emily. He can often be seen sitting across from her at the bar, staring in her direction, but never mustering the courage to strike up a conversation. A crumpled-up note in the corner of his bedroom