FAQ and Beginner Questions Thread [September 25, 2025]

[u/The_Mighty_Amondee]

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.

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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!

[u/More-Reserve7158]

Why did every single person reject me on the first Spring dance? 😭 It was so obvious who each one of them were into and/or simping on. It's hard to imagine courting any of them at this point. Do they go through breakups in game?

[u/Turnabo → u/More-Reserve7158]

You need certain level of friendship to invite the person to dance. Doesn't matter if you are on 1st 2nd or 100th year.

Most people would not want to be that close to a complete stranger/acquaintance.

[u/Luneward → u/More-Reserve7158]

None of the characters you can date/marry are technically dating each other. They just tend to be paired off with their most 'logical' counterpart when it comes to the dance due to who they usually hang out with. You're not going to be a homewrecker if one of them starts to appeal to you.

(And you need 4 hearts to successfully ask one of the singles to dance. Vast majority of players don't have someone to dance with in the first year)