Stardew Valley’s precious Iridium is a sought-after resource and for a good reason – you can use it to improve each one of your tools and quickly get rich in the game.
06.10.2023 - 10:59 / pcgamesn.com
Stardew Valley occupies my heart, mind, and soul still, years following its initial release. ConcernedApe created one of the greatest games I’ve ever had the pleasure of playing, and it’s about farming. The solo developer obviously has a maxed-out power level enabling him to make tending to a virtual farm so addictive, and it looks like fellow game devs would agree. Whitney ‘Cenx’ Spinks, co-creator of Terraria, responded to ConcernedApe’s recent 1.6 update teaser in the most wholesome way ever.
As if I’m not already freaking out about upcoming Stardew Valley content, I am now fangirling over two of my favorite game developers ever interacting with one another online. With the farming game‘s 1.6 update underway thanks to ConcernedApe’s long-standing dedication, Terraria’s own developer Cenx is sharing her excitement by responding to teaser posts on upcoming features.
Following the recent Stardew Valley update sneak peek showcasing a new farm type, skills, and more, ConcernedApe has once again taken to social media to give us a look at what’s to come. “Hats on cats (and dogs),” writes the Stardew dev alongside a downright adorable collage of in-game pets wearing various hats. With everything from a cowboy hat atop a terrier to a giant bow on a snoozing pupper, pets have never looked cuter.
Cenx herself agrees it seems, as her reply is just under ConcernedApe’s post. Her amusing response reads, “If you DM me the release date for 1.6, I will tell you the release date for 1.4.5.” Yep, she’s bartering by using Terraria’s own highly anticipated 1.4.5 update, and I’m honestly so here for this kind of interaction.
While ConcernedApe hasn’t replied to her just yet, I’m looking forward to it. Stardew Valley and Terraria’s updates have me more excited than any other game’s content release ever has, and the cute features coming to both games seem to be ever-expanding. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to go plan a 1.6 trip to the mouse’s mysterious hat shop for my pet.
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Stardew Valley’s precious Iridium is a sought-after resource and for a good reason – you can use it to improve each one of your tools and quickly get rich in the game.
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Stardew Valley fans are asking for improved pronoun options to be included in the farming sim's upcoming 1.6 update - via a 5,000-signature petition.
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It’s been over seven years since the release of Stardew Valley,and its fan base is as active as ever. This time, Stardew Valley fans have organized to ask for more inclusive pronoun options in the beloved farming sim. On Sept. 29, Canadian content creator Atmos Fierce started an online petition asking the game’s creator, Eric Barone, to add additional pronoun options as part of the upcoming 1.6 update. Since then, the petition has received over 3,000 signatures and revived a long-running conversation around how the game interacts with its queer fan base.
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Stardew Valley is without a doubt one of my all-time favorite games. If other entries to the farming genre haven’t convinced you, I can almost guarantee that ConcernedApe’s cozy game will convert you. Crafted by the solo developer who acted as Stardew Valley’s artist, composer, developer, and producer, the game packs a lot of depth into its pixel-style world. With the 1.6 update looming on the horizon currently, an ever-expanding fanbase, and a newly revealed global tour, Stardew Valley only gets bigger and better.
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As of update 1.5 for, there are 25 Secret Notes, collectibles that can give you directions to secret locations, gifts certain characters would Love, or solutions to puzzles. To start finding Secret Notes in, you need to obtain a Magnifying Glass, which can only be done during certain times of day during the winter. Then, you will be able to find various notes from cutting weeds, defeating monsters, and a variety of other tasks.