After what felt like a lifetime, console and mobile players finally received the long-awaitedStardew Valley1.6 updatea couple of days ago. Well, technically it’s version 1.6.9 to account for the latest patch, but it comes with everything that came before it and that PC fans have been enjoying for months now.
However, there appears to be a small issue when it comes to performance. According to a recent post on X from developer Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone, there is a solution to those playing the latest version ofStardew Valley.
PSA: if you are experiencing performance issues in Stardew Valley 1.6, remove all hats from pets. We will address the problem as soon as possible
Until a more permanent fix can be sent out, Barone suggests anyone experiencing performance problems should “remove all hats from pets.” No, this is apparently not a joke. Our ownPaulakindly confirmed this to be a genuine piece of advice to the issue.
For real
If you’re new toStardew Valleyand not sure what the advice entails, you’re advised to “try putting a different hat on your pet,” which will then “remove the original hat first.” When pressed for further details in anexcuse me, what?kind of way, the developer had this to say:
There’s rumors of a strange rash affecting pets’ ears in Zuzu City and we just want to make sure those ears can breath [sic] for a few days.
The 1.6.9 update went live a couple of days ago, bringing with it new features and changes. According to thepatch notes, the game now gives you the ability to “place beds and sleep inside any constructed buildings that allow furniture,” adds in new Easter eggs, balances some aspects, and…you know what, there’s too much to list here. Best to read the changelog itself.
The mobile port ofStardew Valleyalso now comes loaded with a hidden and experimental multiplayer feature. Instructions on how you’re able to access it can be foundhere.
