Stardew Valley 1.6 launched on PC on March 19, 2024, and on console and mobile on November 4, 2024. ConcernedApe announced the PC date first, then set a later date for the console and mobile ports. Both dates are in the past.
When did Stardew Valley 1.6 come out?
| Platform | Announcement | Release date | Version noted |
|---|---|---|---|
| PC | February 26, 2024 | March 19, 2024 | 1.6 |
| Console and mobile | September 22, 2024 | November 4, 2024 | 1.6.9 |
ConcernedApe announced the PC date in a Steam Community post on February 26, 2024, Stardew Valley’s eighth anniversary. The game’s official site confirmed on March 19 that the update was out on PC; console and mobile versions were still in development at that point.
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On September 22, ConcernedApe announced November 4 for the console and mobile ports, writing: “The console and mobile ports of the 1.6 update will be released on November 4th, 2024.” The post identified those ports as version 1.6.9 and said that version would also come to PC around that time. Read the official announcement.
Why are there two release dates?
The update rolled out in stages rather than launching on every platform at once. March 19 was the PC release date; November 4 was the later date announced for console and mobile. The dates are not competing estimates for a single launch.
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- Create the farm of your dreams: build your farm from the ground up on 1 of 5 map layouts suited to your play style!
- mmaster your branching skills: raise animals, grow crops, start an orchard and build useful machines!
- become a part of the local community: get to know all 30+ residents of Pelican town!
- customize your farmer: there are hundreds of character customization options to choose from!
- settle down and start a family: share life on the farm with 1 of 12 characters you can date and marry, and even have children with!.explore vast, mysterious caves! Encounter dangerous monsters and valuable treasures!.spend a relaxing afternoon at one of the local fishing spots: the waters are teeming with seasonal varieties of delicious fish. Craft bait, bobbers, and crab pots to help you in your journey toward catching every fish and becoming a local Legend!.
The official announcements establish the calendar dates, but do not state a release hour. They also do not support treating either date as a future launch.
Did players need to start a new save?
No. ConcernedApe said the update would work with existing save files, while recommending a new save to experience the new content in context. Starting over was advice, not a requirement.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.What else did the PC announcement say?
The February 26, 2024 announcement said Stardew Valley had sold over 30 million copies at that time. That is a dated figure from the announcement, not a current sales total.
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- Minecraft is a game about placing blocks and going on adventures
- Explore randomly generated worlds and build amazing things from the simplest of homes to the grandest of castles
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- You’ve inherited your grandfather’s old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life.
- Now with Multiplayer! Invite 1-3 players to join you in the valley! Players can work together to build a thriving farm, share resources, and build relationships with townspeople or each other.
- New Single Player Content! Including the new Winter Market Festival, more collectibles, added character cut-scenes and even hats for your horse!
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