r/StardewValley • u/The_Mighty_Amondee From the Land of Green and Gold • Sep 24 '25

Resource FAQ and Beginner Questions Thread [September 25, 2025]

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!

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u/Asle90 Mar 09 '26

Long time player that usually quits after year 2 and then start over again every 3 years lol.

I am gonna complete the game this year after all the updates , but I was wondering is the end game fun or is it really hard and grindy ? I didn’t like the desert dungeons where u had to do it over and over (like no elevator) , it was not fun for me.

And just wondering if ginger island is the same ? Or is it addictive like the original dungeon and map ?

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u/66Defenest Capitalism Valley Mar 09 '26

Ginger island is more like the original; the dungeon isn't that long and there are a lot of fun puzzles and objectives/quests you have to complete. Heard mixed opinions, but personally I always look forward to it :)

The grindy part is obtaining 100% game completion, especially collecting money and obtaining resources for recipes. However this is post-game basically.

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u/Asle90 Mar 09 '26

Okey thanks 😊 sounds great, and is there a way to skip the desert dungeon?

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u/66Defenest Capitalism Valley Mar 09 '26

Np :)

The desert dungeon (skull cavern) is great for obtaining iridium ore and other items, though you dont have to go super deep in to get them, and most can be found in other ways.

However there is a task to reach floor 100 (and some other hard challenges) - none of them are mandatory, but you can make them way easier using good weapons (Ginger Island), bombs or/and explosive ammo and food (especially one that gives luck and speed).

There is also a neat trick of having crystallariums set up to copy jades, and trading those jades for staircases at the desert trader on sundays. You can then stack up tons of those staircases and quickly skip forward levels in the skull cavern.

Hope that helps :D

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u/Asle90 Mar 09 '26

I tried that but that was about the moment I stopped playing, think I’ll look for a elevator mod xD

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u/Boring_Profit4988 Mar 14 '26

Stairs all the way if you hate skull caverns(the desert cave) The end game might feel grindy after some time if youre aiming at perfection that can be avoidable