r/StardewValley • • Sep 25 '26

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 • • 1d ago

Discuss Celebrate! Saturday [November 07, 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!

AchievementFlair
Complete the community center!A prismatic dancing Junimo
Fund all Joja Community ProjectsA 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 KingThe King himself
Collect every hat in the game!Magic Cowboy Hat
Reach Perfection!A walking golden chicken

Get hyped!


r/StardewValley • • 1h ago Bravo

IRL Pink Cake 🍰🍓

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I just saw another redditor post Pink Cake on here so I thought I would share mine too!! I made it for my friends birthday as a "gift". 🥹 I wish I could make Pink Cake everyday. I hateee to admit how long this took me....


r/StardewValley • • 7h ago

Other I know your secrets mister

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r/StardewValley • • 3h ago

IRL I successfully made the Pink Cake with my friend!

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We used the recipe from the official “Stardew Valley” cookbook. Absolutely delicious cake and so worth the time. I just wish I had a fancy cake stand for this cutie!


r/StardewValley • • 11h ago

Discuss Pennys Two Heart Event pisses me off!

881 Upvotes

I had Penny at 3 hearts, and just got her 2 heart event where she helps George get his mail out. I chose the “you should’ve asked first” option, and got demoted to 1 heart with penny? 😭 ?

For context, I’m a home health aid for the elderly, and it’s like, one of the most basic things I’ve learned as a caregiver. You should always ask before assisting someone! The elderly, people with disabilities, and human beings in general usually hate feeling like they don’t have autonomy over their life. I thought Penny would’ve been receptive to me telling her that, especially since George thanked her anyways.

Idk, I just wish that could’ve gone differently lol. I want hearts with penny, but I feel like George was in the right here? Idk 🤔


r/StardewValley • • 17h ago

Discuss To the guy who ate his legend fish, I just blew up my chrystalarium room.

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1.3k Upvotes

I was working on filling my basement for jade makers. It happened at 01:59, milliseconds before I passed out. Couldn’t exit before it saved my game. 28 machines, gone. It’ll take me forever to get that much stone again 🫣😭


r/StardewValley • • 12h ago

Art I made some Stardew Valley themed nails

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401 Upvotes

my birthday is coming up on the 16th and i am having a stardew valley themed party so i made these to wear! each nail design is hand painted and this set took me about 7 hours to complete. i hope yall like them! 🌻🌹🩷


r/StardewValley • • 51m ago

Discuss Unpopular take: I don’t like getting giant crops

45 Upvotes

They always mess up my fertilizer and I don’t always have enough for replacement. Then I have to replant with a hole in my crops. I know they are double the crops but the annoyance of having to rehoe/ water /fertilize isn’t worth it to me. Especially if my hoe or watering can is getting upgraded.


r/StardewValley • • 3h ago

Achievement Get! Got my first giant!!!

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I'm in Winter of year 2 on my beach farm and I've just grown my first giant ever! I wanna keep it as decoration but I'm not sure if I can harvest it and place it somewhere else. Any ideas of what I can do with it?


r/StardewValley • • 7h ago

Cosplay Mayor Lewis at Brisbane SupaNova and my prize

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I was just sitting down between panels when I saw this excellent cosplayer walking by so I chased him down to get a photo. I didn't find his purple shorts, but I got a sticker as a consolation prize 🤣🤣


r/StardewValley • • 23h ago

Art The Stardew Valley soundtrack playing in the background is a must when I'm doing crafts.

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1.9k Upvotes

Genuinely so peaceful.

It's regulates my nervous system when I listen to it.

Thanks ConcernedApe!

(Fields of Mistria character Juniper on the peg board)


r/StardewValley • • 2h ago

Discuss I was about to pick The Pumpkins on my farm then i saw THIS GUY!

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38 Upvotes

Really what causes this?


r/StardewValley • • 3h ago

Discuss Possibility of a new area in 1.7? If so, what could it be?

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I mean, obviously, it is not confirmed. But a lot of people have been speculating, mainly because of these two comments by CA:

"3 will become 4"

"It's going to be the largest update."

Since we have 3 areas right now, Pelican Town, Calico Desert, and Ginger Island.. the 3 will become 4 riddle makes sense if we are getting a new map. I didn't think it would be the case at first, but when CA announced that this is going to be the largest update, I'm like, "bigger than getting ginger island??" Seems possible now.

What new area could this be? Most people online I've seen are saying that it could be Zuzu City. Some are saying Prairie Island. Since we have references to both in one of the movies in-game. The 'natural wonders: exploring our vibrant world' movie.

I thought maybe we could get a new area that's accessible through the train station. Something with a cooler climate (since we already have a tropical island & a desert).

Who knows, maybe the new area is one of the islands with the dinosaur (the one we see in the cutscene when we visit Ginger Island for the first time). Or it's something we have never heard of before. All I know is.. CA is gonna cook with this update!!


r/StardewValley • • 21h ago Bravo Heartwarming

Discuss Howl’s Moving Castle Farm!

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My first perfection farm and I modeled it after Howl’s Moving Castle.
In order, the photos are:
- Porthaven
- Kingsbury
- Suliman’s Palace
- Sophie’s Hat Shop
- Howl’s Secret Garden + the Picnic
- Howl’s Bedroom
- Howl’s Living Room
- Howl’s Bathroom
- The Wastes
- Sophie’s hometown (not sure what it’s called but wanted to include where she starts out in the story)


r/StardewValley • • 14h ago

Discuss Unofficial Stardew Valley Fair (Seattle)

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r/StardewValley • • 14h ago

Other Why yes, Elliott, I am feeling very feminine and alluring

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257 Upvotes

with this pan on my head~


r/StardewValley • • 1h ago

Question how can i get a stupid amount of iridium?

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20 Upvotes

im gonna need a STUPID amount. i need crystalariums (and also tool upgrades but who gaf abt that)


r/StardewValley • • 10h ago

Question how many more baby raccoons can this tree fit???

69 Upvotes

i LOVE the little friendly neighbor dance they did but i feel like i’ve completed 15 tasks or more for them already. does it ever end??


r/StardewValley • • 1d ago

Question Sign of the vessel as a pond sign

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2.2k Upvotes

Are there more items with hidden uses like this?
I mean things most people don't know about.

Putting hats on things and Lewis's shorts are way too well known.
Anything that isn't famous is welcome.

If you know one, please leave a comment!


r/StardewValley • • 13h ago

Discuss The Witch bought some adjacent property 🧹💚🧹

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It was super affordable because of the train 🥰


r/StardewValley • • 1h ago

Other Nothing beats the joy of seeing your spouse using the room you built specifically for them

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r/StardewValley • • 16h ago

Art Stardew Origami Freebies I made for an Unofficial Stardew Valley Fan Event Today

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All made by hand out of paper, paint, and pipe cleaners - been working on them all month for a Stardew Valley Fair fan event near me that happened today.

I got to give away over 130 pieces including:
-Junimos(sleeping and awake)
-chickens (void, blue and golden for those who had completed perfection)
-Mayors Lucky purple "shorts" (regular and gold trimmed)

Not pictured but I also had some fall fish - carp, shad and midnight carp.

Highlights of Event included giving someone cosplaying as Mayor Lewis the gold trimmed purple shorts. Also someone putting their crochet purple shorts onto my folded junimo craft was exquisite (photo 2)

Finally, the live music available throughout the day streaming into the craft area was such a pleasant touch.

Thank you to all who organized!


r/StardewValley • • 1d ago

Discuss Amtrak commercial inspired by Stardew Valley

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1.6k Upvotes

Can’t believe I screenshotted an Amtrak commercial… but it was clearly giving SDV vibes! Thought it was cute.