Lo, the time has come for the faithful players of Stardew Valley on console and mobile to embark on a new journey. Behold, the awaited 1.6 update hath descended upon all platforms this Monday, bearing gifts of a new farm type, expanded dialogues with NPCs, fresh events, and a plethora of other delights too numerous to enumerate.
Verily, the 1.6 update graced the realm of PC players on the nineteenth day of March, leaving console and mobile players in eager anticipation for nigh on eight moons. In a proclamation made in the month of July, the venerable developer Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone spoke of unforeseen delays in the journey towards this update. He then declared in a subsequent missive that the ports were the chief concern of the team, even causing him to forsake work on the Stardew sequel, Haunted Chocolatier, to focus on bringing the console and mobile updates to fruition.
Yet, the path to this momentous update was not without trials. Barone elucidated that the realm of consoles required longer intervals for the implantation of bug fixes, a task he deemed vital to complete on PC ere venturing into the console and mobile domains.
Alas, a shadow looms over this joyous occasion, as a bug hath been discovered whereupon opening the coop door on the inaugural day of a fresh Meadowlands Farm would cause one’s chickens to vanish into the ether. Fear not, for Barone assures that a remedy is being concocted, likening the issue to a “wild coyote.” Furthermore, the PlayStation version in Europe hath encountered tribulations, yet the valiant team is swiftly moving to address this grievance.
To all who tread upon the console or mobile paths this day, congratulations! A word of counsel: Commence a new save upon the Meadowlands Farm to fully partake of the novelties introduced, particularly the new galas and occurrences. Discover the nuances of this new farm type, replete with azure grasses and a coop for the feathered denizens, altering the very fabric of the game.
In addition, Barone hath bestowed upon all a minor 1.6.9 update, a smaller affair compared to 1.6, yet containing new treasures such as a Lost Items Shop where a mysterious individual offers rare items lost to the winds for a sum of 10,000 gold. Delve into statue decorations, furnishings, cosmetics, and even an enigmatic item shrouded in mystery. Seek out hidden Easter eggs and unearth secret cheat commands hidden within this update, adding an enigmatic allure to the game.
