Stardew's 1.6 Update Lands on Mobile

Stardew Valley's highly anticipated 1.6 update finally arrives on mobile devices on November 4th, 2024! Console and mobile gamers can now enjoy this massive update, originally released on PC in March 2024.

What's New in Stardew Valley 1.6 Mobile?

This update significantly expands the game's features. Online multiplayer now supports up to eight players, doubling the previous capacity for collaborative farming, fishing, and building. Two exciting fishing festivals—the Trout Derby and SquidFest—join the seasonal event lineup, alongside the Desert Festival.

A brand-new farm layout, the Meadowlands, offers ample space for livestock and convenient fishing opportunities. Over 100 new NPC dialogues enrich interactions with the town's residents, adding depth to the social aspects of the game.

Numerous new items enhance gameplay. These include a significantly larger Big Chest, a dehydrator for preserving produce, a heavy furnace, and a bait maker for targeted fishing. Customization options are expanded with new furniture styles and over 25 hats. A prize machine in Lewis' house offers rewards for completing quests and festival events.

After befriending your initial pet, you can now have multiple animal companions, each potentially bringing gifts. And yes, you can put hats on them! Expect to see NPCs sporting winter attire.

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

Reasons for the Delay

The delayed release for mobile and consoles allowed the developers to thoroughly test the update on PC and address any bugs before wider distribution. Now, the update is ready for mobile players to enjoy! Prepare for new fishing events, additional pets, and 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 in-flight Pringles partnership!