Stardew Valley players have been eagerly anticipating the release of the 1.6 update for nearly a year, ever since developer ConcernedApe first hinted at it. The long-awaited update is finally set to go live on March 19th, bringing new features and improvements to the beloved farming simulation game. While the exact release time has not been confirmed, past updates suggest that it will likely happen around 11 a.m. PDT / 2 p.m. EDT.
In the lead up to the release, ConcernedApe has been revealing one patch note per day, building excitement among fans. From fixing bugs to adding new features like the Meadowlands Farm type, the 1.6 update promises to bring fresh content for players to explore. However, players using mods should be cautious as the new update may not be compatible with all installed modifications, and ConcernedApe recommends trying out the update without mods initially.
The PC, Mac, and Linux versions of Stardew Valley will receive the 1.6 update on March 19th, while mobile and console versions will follow at a later date. For those eager to dive into the new content, ConcernedApe has created a separate steam branch specifically for version 1.5.6 for players who prefer to stick with their current setup before transitioning to the latest update.