Returning Player Guide
Took a break from Stardew Valley? Here's what changed. Spoiler-gated based on your spoiler settings.
The biggest content update added an entire new area: Ginger Island.
- New area: Tropical island with a volcano dungeon, island farm, and resort
- Access: Repair Willy's boat (requires completing the Community Center)
- New NPC: Leo, a child who grew up on the island
- Golden Walnuts: New collectible currency for island upgrades (130 total)
- New crops: Taro Root, Pineapple, and more island-exclusive crops
- New fish: Stingray, Lionfish, Blue Discus, and more
- Split-screen co-op: Play with someone on the same screen
- Beach farm: New farm layout with ocean access
A massive update with new events, items, festivals, and quality-of-life improvements.
- New festival: The Desert Festival (3-day event in the Calico Desert)
- Meadowlands Farm: New farm type focused on animals
- New items: Dozens of new items including Mystic Tree Seed, Mossy Seed, Smokey Quartz, and more
- New fish: Goby added
- Mastery system: Post-perfection endgame content with special rewards
- Quality of life: Bigger backpack, price catalog at stores, trinkets, new music
- Pet changes: You can now have multiple pets and a pet bowl for watering
- Bookseller: New merchant who sells books that grant permanent buffs