Stardew Valley Creator Confirms Version 1.6 Console Release Date

Sep 23, 2024

Stardew Valley's Version 1.6 Update is set for a November 4, 2024 release on consoles, including Nintendo Switch.

Stardew Valley Creator Confirms Version 1.6 Console Release Date

: Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone confirmed the release date for Stardew Valley's Version 1.6 Update on consoles and mobile devices as November 4, 2024. The update, launching at Version 1.6.9, will also be available on PC around the same time. Barone has traditionally rolled out updates on PC first as a form of 'beta test'. Post this update, his focus will shift to finishing his next game, Haunted Chocolatier.

Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone announced that Stardew Valley's Version 1.6 Update will be released on consoles and mobile devices on November 4, 2024. This release, labeled as Version 1.6.9, will coincide with the PC update of the same version, ensuring a uniform experience across platforms.

Barone explained that the updates are initially launched on PC to serve as a 'beta test' which helps identify and resolve any critical bugs. This strategy ensures a smoother rollout on consoles, which do not have the flexibility for immediate patches.

Additionally, Barone shared his plans to focus on completing his next game, Haunted Chocolatier, once this update is fully deployed. Fans have been eagerly awaiting the new content and improvements Stardew Valley 1.6 brings, making it an exciting period for the game's community.