Discover What’s New in Stardew Valley’s Exciting Update for Nintendo Switch – Now Available!

Update [Sat 1st Mar 2025, 12:30am]: If you’re playing the newest Stardew Valley update and running into problems, don’t worry. The developer has acknowledged some issues with the latest Switch patch (Version 1.6.15.1) and is working quickly to fix them.

ConcernedApe: “I’m sorry to say there’s a problem in the recent Switch patch. The game can still be played, but there are some crashes and garbled text. Please avoid artifact troves and the back room of the adventure guild. We’re rushing to fix this with another patch.”

If you haven’t updated Stardew Valley on the Switch, it might be best to wait for the next patch to avoid these issues. You can find the complete patch notes for this week’s update below.

Original Story: Eric ‘ConcernedApe’ Barone’s beloved farming and life sim, Stardew Valley, continues to thrive. Recently, the game celebrated its ninth anniversary with the release of a new free update for the Nintendo Switch.

The latest update, Version 1.6.15.1, offers performance boosts, several fixes, and some hidden surprises for players.

Stardew Valley 1.6.15.1 Changelog (Consoles):

– Performance optimizations.
– Added Junimo bundle button to fridge UIs.
– Fixed debris spreading under giant crops.
– Legendary fish ponds now produce roe more often.
– Fixed bugs affecting player experiences, including crashes and translations.
– Improved interactions and corrected various visual issues.
– Added new Easter eggs to discover.
– Enhanced languages support.
– Addressed rare crashes in specific scenarios.

Along with the update, a beautiful new physical edition of the game is now available for the Switch, featuring both standard and deluxe options that include goodies like posters and comic books.

Looking ahead, Barone has expressed that he is still committed to expanding Stardew Valley. There’s plenty more to come in the future.