Stardew Valley Dev Explains Why Update 1.6 Hit PC Before Consoles

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Stardew Valley Dev Explains Why Update 1.6 Hit PC Before Consoles

Key Takeaways

  • Stardew Valley‘s ConcernedApe has explained why the PC version of Update 1.6 was released before the console version.
  • It mainly has to due with the fact that the PC version can be updated in a matter of hours, as opposed to a week or more on consoles.
  • Technical issues with the porting process have prevented Stardew Valley Update 1.6 from coming to consoles jus yet.

As a seasoned gamer with years of experience under my belt, I must admit that I’ve grown quite fond of the charming world of Stardew Valley. The recent update, 1.6, has been a game-changer for me on PC, and I can’t help but feel a tad envious of my console-playing counterparts who are still waiting to dive into this new content.

The creator behind Stardew Valley, known as ConcernedApe, has shared why Update 1.6 was initially launched for PC and not consoles or mobile devices. Back in early this year, players of Stardew Valley on PC were given a substantial update (Update 1.6), which enriched the cherished life/farm sim game with new content and made several significant quality-of-life enhancements. It’s no wonder that many fans of Stardew Valley on other platforms are eager to experience the update firsthand.

Discovering all the fresh elements in an updated version of “Stardew Valley” is one aspect that makes gameplay enjoyable. The thrill of exploration often attracts players who’ve taken a break, back to the game whenever a new update emerges. It’s not surprising that some enthusiasts are frustrated about the delay in releasing this update on consoles and mobile devices, as they might have unintentionally learned about the new content beforehand.

Twitter user bhollywood13 questioned ConcernedApe about why the latest update for Stardew Valley, Update 1.6, was released on PC first instead of consoles and mobile platforms. In response, ConcernedApe clarified that updates are rolled out to PC initially so they can be quickly fixed with patches, which isn’t possible on consoles. He emphasized the importance of resolving major issues before submitting the update to consoles, as delaying could lead to game-breaking or save-corrupting bugs that might take a week to fix compared to hours on PC. ConcernedApe mentioned encountering “technical issues” during the porting process which has delayed the release of Update 1.6 on non-PC platforms, contrary to his initial plan of having it out within a month after the PC version was launched (originally planned for April 2024). He expressed regret over the delay.

Why Stardew Valley Update 1.6 Still Isn’t on Consoles

  • PC version came out first because patches can be released for PC in a matter of hours as opposed to a week or more on consoles
  • ConcernedApe has ran into “technical issues” with the porting process
  • Originally, the plan was to release Update 1.6 on consoles about a month after the PC version

13 from Bhollywood posed a question following ConcernedApe’s recent announcement regarding the Stardew Valley 1.6 console and mobile releases. In this announcement, ConcernedApe acknowledged that fans might be frustrated about the absence of a launch date, yet emphasized that he is focusing intensely on this update, even if it means delaying the release of Haunted Chocolatier in the process.

In a new game titled “Haunted Chocolatier“, created by ConcernedApe, players find themselves immersed in a world distinct from the one in Stardew Valley. Instead of cultivating crops and managing a farm, this game focuses on creating and peddling chocolates. After the completion of update 1.6 for Stardew Valley, ConcernedApe may shift his focus back to that project, but the timeline for playing “Haunted Chocolatier” is currently uncertain.

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2024-08-31 18:14