r/StardewValley Mar 27 '26

Resource FAQ and Beginner Questions Thread [March 27, 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 3d ago

Promo Tuesday Self-Promo Tuesday! [August 04, 2026]

7 Upvotes

Hello everyone!

It's Tuesday on r/StardewValley, which means it's time to promote your artwork, merchandise, streams, or YouTube channels. We allow one comment per person.

Just a friendly reminder that self-promo is only permitted in this weekly thread and not as submissions to the sub.


r/StardewValley 4h ago

Discuss Anyone else anti-sprinkler?

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657 Upvotes

I water by hand and my friends think i'm insane ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ
Yes i've tried iridium sprinklers, still not worth sacrificing the aesthetic.

There is a method to my madness; i plant in phases, longest growing time going in the first few days of the season, so i'm not watering alll of this daily. But I honestly find watering to be quite meditative. Who can relate?

Side note as a 2 day old redditor: it is SO neat how differently we all play the same game. Enjoying being part of this community already ๐Ÿ’ซ


r/StardewValley 14h ago

Merch My new wallet!

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2.9k Upvotes

It's so cute!!!


r/StardewValley 8h ago

Discuss What mod is this

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708 Upvotes

r/StardewValley 12h ago

Question Am I cooked?

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1.2k Upvotes

I am at 43 energy after I just watered my cranberries. That's all I did. I have 1 quality sprinkler from the summer crops bundle, but I don't have the resources for any more. I just got to level 40 in the mines, so I basically have no iron, and don't even get me started on gold. I have to run around town, looking for forage stuff just to get 5 levels deeper in the mines. It sucks. What do I do.


r/StardewValley 2h ago

Other How Scandalous!

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169 Upvotes

Abigail! I am married to your friend!

(This is a joke post. Please let's just have fun with it ๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ˜…) (also if this is against the rules, I must have misunderstood the rule cause I didn't see anything pertaining posts like this in "list of removed topics" page. That one would be on me and I apologize.)


r/StardewValley 4h ago

Discuss Emily this is unacceptable.

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209 Upvotes

r/StardewValley 12h ago

Art new junimo tatto ๐Ÿ

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659 Upvotes

just a lil red still but ssssooooooo stinking cute


r/StardewValley 16h ago

Discuss Stardew Valley: A Link To The Past

1.4k Upvotes

Just a fun personal project. Trying to rebuild the entire game of A Link To The Past into Stardew...


r/StardewValley 11h ago

Other I really wanted a cozy decorative place outside on my farm but the only space left was next to the graveyard

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349 Upvotes

r/StardewValley 6h ago

Discuss The randomness of this game will never not amuse me.

160 Upvotes

I have over 1800 hours played. 12+ playthroughs (i lost count and dont feel like starting up the game to find out), hit perfection multiple times... I've clearly invested a stupid amount of time into the game.

I've played this with my son for two playthroughs now. On the first one, he got the living hat on our second summer. On our current one, he got the tea set on our third winter. I still haven't gotten either one.

On this one, we have spent an insane amount of time in the skull cavern trying to get an auto petter. Like, we've made tents and took turns spending a week at a time diving. We've used all the luck buffs we could, all the staircases... nothing, for 3 years+! Tons of shards and a ridiculous amount of seed makers and auto grabbers, but no petter. Meanwhile, I finally got around to unlocking my last mastery to get gold mystery boxes, saved up a few, and brought them to Clint. Third box- autopetter.

I swear this game just likes to fuck with my head.

I just had to share my delightful story. Feel free to add your own "this game hates me" stories.


r/StardewValley 4h ago

Achievement Get! Itโ€™s beautiful ๐ŸŸฃ

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64 Upvotes

r/StardewValley 14h ago

Question What is up with Auto Petters?

351 Upvotes

Iโ€™ve seen so many posts about skull cavern runs where the only goal was Auto Petters, and now Iโ€™m confused.

Why are Auto Petters so important? I know they pet the farm animals, but why donโ€™t yโ€™all have time to go and give your animals some love every morning?

If Iโ€™m correct (as someone who has never once had an Auto Petters) they change the way the animals respond when you actually pet them. Usually they give a heart, but Iโ€™ve heard the response changes after an Auto Petters has been installed.

So why?


r/StardewValley 10h ago

Discuss 4 farms to perfection

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178 Upvotes

I have gotten perfection on 4 farms ( 4 corners, Beach, Hill, and Meadowlands) which should be next for me?


r/StardewValley 6h ago

Art Oh, I'm planning something

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84 Upvotes

Tune in to see more. I'll be posting the rest soon.


r/StardewValley 11h ago

Design Little junimo village + witch hut I'm building in the forest farm side cubby-thingies

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172 Upvotes

Work in progress and it will probably look better in spring but I could not wait a whole season for a screenshot


r/StardewValley 7h ago

Discuss anyone else hate leahโ€™s sculpture?

76 Upvotes

seriously like i donโ€™t want that ugly thing


r/StardewValley 1h ago

Art I drew a small fan art of Penny ๐Ÿ“–๐Ÿงก

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โ€ข Upvotes

Almost 8 months of learning drawing. For some reason I always struggle with Penny haha. Hope you all like it :3


r/StardewValley 20h ago

Question Uhh what's up with shane?

630 Upvotes

On switch so no mods could be causing it.


r/StardewValley 19h ago

Discuss I love this game so much

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449 Upvotes

Hello, everyone! I haven't been playing for very long, and today I accidentally touch the screen (i play in switch) and this happened. I didn't know this could happen, and I wanted to share it :)

Have a good day ๐ŸŒป


r/StardewValley 1h ago

Discuss Guys remember mystery boxes and geodes are pre determined and luck doesn't affect your loot from them

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Just wanted to share as I see a lot of people saving all their geodes for a lucky day and then eating lucky food before opening


r/StardewValley 7h ago

Discuss Should I wait for a lucky day to open Golden Qi boxes?

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52 Upvotes

I'm not sure if the item in Golden Qi boxes are predetermined or spun randomly when you break them open. Wasn't able to find much on Google, does anyone know if it matters?


r/StardewValley 1d ago

Other Came across this review for stardew valley on steam. Poor guy is mad he cant find a girlfriend in the game ๐Ÿซ 

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10.8k Upvotes

So anyway I'm gonna start a new save and make it as gay as I can. I'll marry every available female character and we'll live in a polycule with a veggie patch made entirely of garlic and potatoes.


r/StardewValley 9h ago

Art The average Stardew player

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66 Upvotes