Stardew Valley 1.5 guide: How to get started with Android’s meatiest update yet
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Stardew Valley’s long-awaited 1.5 updatearrived on Android at the start of 2023. Avid Stardew Valley players had been anticipating the update to catch up to other platforms (since 2020). This game-changing update was always in the cards for the mobile version, but it involved the developer completely rewriting his code, which already made for one of thebest games on Android.
With the arrival of Stardew Valley 1.5, more meaty and exciting updates are still in the works. But there is much to explore in the latest version thanks to a healthy dose of new content (like actual post-game gameplay), features, and quality-of-life fixes delivered directly onto yourfavorite Android gaming phone. So where does that leave newer players and veterans playing this beloved farming indie sim? We’ve put together a guide to lead players through Stardew Valley 1.5 and beyond, outlining the key features and its game-changing content that you won’t want to miss.
Stardew Valley’s new beach layout starting farm is a huge addition
You can add the beach layout to your starting farm, offering a breath of fresh air in your playthrough and a welcomed new perspective on agriculture. But note that this layout is geared toward players already familiar with the farming mechanics in Stardew Valley. Also, only 2700 tillable tiles and the presence of sand add difficulty to maintaining crop growth, which will only bring extra hurdles to get your farm going. Remember, you cannot plant sprinklers on sand tiles! Nonetheless, there are still plenty of pros for selecting a beach farm as your starting farm, like collecting extra fish and finding seasonal items that wash ashore.
How to access the new beach layout in Stardew Valley
Accessing post-game content in Stardew Valley
Post-game content involves accessing an entirely new region known as Ginger Island. Players must complete the base game content before they can reach Ginger Island. Upon reaching Ginger Island, you’ll need to acquire Golden Walnuts to expand and unlock areas around the island.
How to sail to Ginger Island
Explore the quality of life features in Stardew Valley 1.5
Update 1.5 brings important farm featuresthat players will want to take advantage of while playing or starting a new playthrough.
Getting ready for Stardew Valley 1.6
Thedeveloper is hard at work to launch Stardew Valley 1.6. It’s been hinted that new game content is in the works. At the same time, Stardew Valley modders will be happy with upcoming changes to modding, including better accessibility and allowing more powerful mods for our favorite farming indie. Enthusiastic modders should check out ourStardew Valley modding guideso they are well-prepared for the update to come.
Exploring Stardew Valley’s current mods
Now if you’re already eagerly waiting for new content after cleaning through all of 1.5, installing the Stardew Valley Expanded mod is one of the best fan-made mods to date; it includes 27 new NPCs, 50 new locations, 260 new character events, and more.
Sit back and relax with Stardew Valley’s latest content on Android
It’s no secret that Stardew Valley is a genre-definingS-tier farming game on Android. With the latest access to the 1.5 update, players can enjoy a breathtaking expansion adding in post-game, a luxurious collection of furnishings and items, and quality-of-life features that players have waited for years. The bar for Stardew Valley has already been set so high since its release on Android, and with more beefy updates to come, the game will continue to grow astronomically. And not to worry, the game’s code rewrite also means we no longer have to wait years for the next update, so there’s no better time than the present to get started on Stardew Valley.
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