Stardew Valley creator Eric ‘ConcernedApe’ Barone has given phrases of recommendation to gamers planning on utilizing mods with the sport after the extremely anticipated 1.6 replace releases on PC later at present.
“PSA for individuals who use mods: A ton of mods are already up to date for 1.6 (take a look at https://smapi.io/mods),” mentioned Barone in a current X/Twitter put up. “Additionally, I’ve added a public steam department that can allow you to keep on model 1.5.6 for those who select. I like to recommend attempting out 1.6 with out mods, however it’s as much as you.”
As highlighted by Barone, hyperlinks for a wealth of supposedly suitable (and damaged) 1.6 mods can be found to browse on the Stardew Valley mod website SMAPI, which permit gamers to do all the things from tweaking core gameplay mechanics and aesthetics to implementing cheats.
In the meantime, the 1.5.6 department of Stardew Valley that shall be obtainable by way of Steam after the replace drops shall be a saving grace for any participant who, for one motive or one other, is not but able to embrace the adjustments introduced in with the brand new replace. The choice to stay with the sooner model of the sport is especially helpful for individuals who have grown accustomed to utilizing particular mods that aren’t instantly suitable with 1.6, and for others hoping to finish their present video games earlier than experiencing the brand new content material providing.
Barone defined again in January that beginning a contemporary save could present a greater expertise over persevering with an outdated playthrough as soon as 1.6 drops, as it might permit the brand new content material to be accessed within the right order. “It will be positive to play on an outdated save,” mentioned Barone in a put up on X/Twitter on the time. “However I would most likely suggest a brand new save simply to expertise all the things in context, in any other case you may unlock a bunch of stuff instantly whenever you load up your outdated save.”
The developer has additionally assured followers forward of the replace that the 1.6 content material shall be coming to each Mac and Linux variations of the sport. Barone had beforehand said that console variations of the replace will observe, and that he’s striving to keep away from giant gaps between platform releases, which had in his personal phrases confirmed to be “a nightmare” previously.
You should definitely take a look at IGN’s Stardew Valley 1.6 patch notes information for all the small print on the replace. Within the meantime, browse our checklist of one of the best mods obtainable for the 1.5 model of the sport.
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