Stardew Valley Creator Comments on Broken Mods

Stardew Valley Creator Comments on Broken Mods

Key Takeaways

  • ConcernedApe forgot to coordinate with SMAPI for Stardew Valley‘s 1.6 patch, causing mod issues.
  • He aims to avoid this in the future by providing less frequent patches and coordinating with SMAPI.
  • Fans express frustration over broken mods post-update but appreciate ConcernedApe’s free continuous updates.

As a seasoned Stardew Valley gamer with countless hours invested in expanding my humble farm and building relationships within the charming town of Pelican Bay, I must say, I found myself rather concerned when the latest update seemed to have left a few mods in a state of disarray.


ConcernedApe has spoken out to the Stardew Valley community about the game’s recent update, revealing that it has caused some issues with user-created mods. Unlike typical breakages after updates, this latest patch seems to have created more problems than usual for these mods and their creators.

The 1.6 update of Stardew Valley has been well-received on mobile and console platforms, yet it hasn’t been entirely smooth sailing. A few glitches have surfaced, necessitating subsequent patches, but there appears to be a remaining issue that falls outside the typical troubleshooting realm for the developer.

In a recent update from ConcernedApe, the developer shared that typically when Stardew Valley is about to release an update, he collaborates with the independent SMAPI team, responsible for the Stardew mod loader. This collaboration ensures that both the game and mod loader updates are released concurrently. While individual mods might not always work perfectly, the launcher for them functions properly as the patch is implemented. Unfortunately, in this instance, ConcernedApe overlooked this coordination, leaving the SMAPI team to play catch-up.

ConcernedApe Will Try and Avoid This Issue Happening Again

As a devoted gamer, I’m excited to share ConcernedApe’s latest update! He plans three key actions to prevent future instability. Firstly, the game will get less frequent updates as it’s now stable, addressing any lingering issues. Secondly, he’s introduced a previous_version beta branch on Steam, currently at 1.6.13. Lastly, he’ll be working closely with SMAPI for all future updates. Although these frequent updates might have been a bit of a hassle for some, his main focus remains getting the original game to run smoothly – which often involves a brief patching spree.

Though some gamers have expressed their annoyance over the recent Stardew Valley update causing compatibility issues with mods, others have used this moment to express admiration for ConcernedApe, the game’s dedicated developer who has been working on it for almost a decade. Despite the anticipation surrounding the 1.6 Stardew Valley update, some players are feeling frustrated and eager to play. Fortunately, it seems this issue is likely to be addressed soon, leaving at least a portion of fans content with the game’s current stable state.

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2024-11-13 02:14