Stardew Valley 1.6 Update Is Now Live: All Updates & Patch Notes Revealed

The highly anticipated 1.6 update is officially live on PC, bringing an unexpectedly large number of changes to the 2016 indie smash hit. Developed by only a single person, has received astounding post-launch support for years, though it was previously thought the 1.5 update would be the last major addition to the farming and life sim. While 1.6 is not as large as its predecessor, the patch notes reveal that it still brings a significant amount of new content to the game.

developer ConcernedApe announced via X (formerly Twitter) that the 1.6 update had gone live for PC, with a subsequent post linking to the website, where the comprehensive changelog can be viewed. The most prominent changes include new festivals and events, a brand-new "" system to give players special perks and items, the new Meadowlands Farm, and a fresh batch of personalized NPC dialog lines.

1.6 is compatible with existing saves, but ConcernedApe recommends starting a new farm to get the most out of the changes. Similarly, many existing mods will be compatible with the new version, but the developer urges players try a vanilla experience first. It's currently unclear when 's 1.6 update will come to consoles or mobile platforms.

Sources: ConcernedApe/X, Stardew Valley