Stardew Valley Announces Latest Switch Update Patch Notes

Overview of Updates in Stardew Valley

Stardew Valley update 1.6.15.1 has been launched for the Nintendo Switch, featuring performance enhancements, increased production of roe in fish ponds, and various platform-specific bug fixes.
Developer ConcernedApe has confirmed improvements in language translations and the addition of new Easter eggs throughout the game.
This update marks the celebration of the ninth anniversary of Stardew Valley’s initial launch.

In a special commemorative gesture for the ninth anniversary of Stardew Valley, Eric “ConcernedApe”Barone has rolled out an exciting update for the Nintendo Switch version. This update includes numerous bug fixes along with exciting new features, much to the delight of fans. Moreover, players can anticipate the upcoming release of a physical deluxe edition of the game for the Nintendo Switch.

Despite busy preparation for his upcoming title, Haunted Chocolatier, Barone remains committed to updating and supporting Stardew Valley. In fact, he has expressed confidence that new updates may continue for up to 50 years, underscoring his dedication to the franchise. As part of this ongoing support, ConcernedApe has collaborated with Fangamer to launch a deluxe edition for the Switch, showcasing one of the biggest updates—version 1.6.15.1—this week.

Launched on February 26, the 1.6.15.1 update celebrates the ninth birthday of Stardew Valley. Patch notes revealing the details of this update were shared by Barone on his official Twitter account. Key enhancements include performance improvements tailored specifically for the Nintendo Switch version, with the addition of a handy Junimo bundle button for use in fridges and mini-fridges. Players will also benefit from increased roe production from legendary fish ponds, which now boast higher average daily values. Another significant adjustment allows players to retain fish if they pass out while fishing or while holding a catch. Furthermore, ConcernedApe has introduced additional spouse reactions for players to enjoy when interacting outside of standard dialogue and teased the inclusion of new Easter eggs for enthusiastic explorers.

Elliot Reading in Stardew Valley Library

The updates also include enhancements to translations in French, Russian, Hungarian, and Japanese, ensuring an improved gaming experience for players who speak these languages. Additionally, the update addressed several specific issues affecting the Switch version, including a glitch that occasionally disabled rumble features for Joy-Con and Pro Controllers. Players can look forward to a more stable and enjoyable experience thanks to the resolution of rare crashing incidents with update 1.6.15.1.

Players on Xbox and PlayStation were not left out, as they received the same update on February 12, bringing them up to speed with the current PC version. Looking ahead to 2025, more updates for Stardew Valley are anticipated, although a release date for Haunted Chocolatier is not expected this year. However, fans may receive smaller updates and announcements regarding that title, while active content updates for Stardew Valley keep the player base engaged.

Patch Notes for Stardew Valley Update 1.6.15.1

Performance enhancements.
Junimo bundle button added to fridges and mini-fridges.
Fixed issues with debris spreading under giant crops.
Legendary fish ponds yield roe more frequently and their average daily value is now higher.
Corrected accessibility for Krobus’ shop on Fridays for Japanese players.
Tweaked random elements that were not functioning as intended.
Resolved retrieval issues with certain older items in the lost & found.
Addressed crashes occurring when collecting empty crab pots.
Fixed crashes linked to farm animals appearing in incorrect locations.
Fixed sound effect issues, including those related to playing, pausing, and stopping.
Addressed crashes in the raccoon menu when holding base-flavored items.
Corrected crashes related to shops having null items from players.
Tackled rare crashes during the Calico Jack minigame.
Resolved issues loading pre-1.6 saves with conflicting stats; merging of conflicting stats is now implemented.
Fixed tool loss issues when obtaining stardrops.
Resolved daily resending of some mail to farmhands.
Corrected crashes when farmhands faint during location warping.
Fixed scrolling issues in the co-op menu.
Improved Hungarian and Japanese translations.
Fixed punctuation errors in descriptions.
Corrected item tooltips that displayed erroneous tokens in certain languages.
Addressed visual glitches with Cyrillic characters.
Fixed NPC behavior not triggering responses upon first encounters.
Resolved issues with furniture placement from walls.
Refined translations in French and Russian.
Fixed crashes connected to lost item shop sales of Penny’s 14-heart event items.
Corrected the issue of chickens disappearing on newly created Meadowlands farms.
Addressed rare crashes when transitioning between mine locations in multiplayer mode.
Fixed a bug allowing unusual quantities of items to be harvested from crab pots.
Introduced a new character in the secret woods to recover lost items (for a fee).
Added intriguing new Easter eggs.