Stardew Valley's highly anticipated 1.6 update finally arrives on mobile devices! Console and mobile players can rejoice as the massive update launches on November 4th, 2024, following its March 2024 PC debut.

What's New in Stardew Valley Update 1.6 Mobile?

This update significantly expands the multiplayer experience, boosting the online player limit to eight – double the original capacity! Team up with friends for enhanced farming, fishing, and community building. Two exciting fishing festivals, the Trout Derby and SquidFest, join the seasonal event lineup, alongside the Desert Festival.

Explore the new Meadowlands Farm map, ideal for livestock and convenient fishing. Over 100 additional NPC dialogues enrich interactions with the town's beloved characters.

Stardew Valley 1.6 introduces a wealth of new items, including the expansive Big Chest (nearly double the storage of a regular chest), a dehydrator for preserving produce, a heavy-duty furnace, and a handy bait maker.

Customization options abound with new furniture styles and over 25 stylish hats. Earn prize tickets by completing quests and participating in festivals, then redeem them at the prize machine in Lewis's house.

After maxing out your initial pet's affection, acquire multiple pets, each potentially bringing gifts. The delightful addition? You can now accessorize your furry friends with hats! Notice the NPCs sporting cozy winter attire.

A golden Joja parrot assists in locating those elusive golden walnuts on Ginger Island. New crops include carrots, summer squash, broccoli, powdermelon, and two giant crop varieties.

The Delay Explained

The delay in releasing Stardew Valley 1.6 for mobile and consoles allowed the developers to thoroughly test the update on PC, ensuring a smoother experience for all players. Now, in November, the wait is finally over! Get ready to dive into new fishing events, bond with your new pets, and cultivate exciting new crops.

Download Stardew Valley from the Google Play Store and revitalize your neglected farm. Stay tuned for our next article on Airplane Chefs and their exciting new Pringles partnership!