Stardew Valley’s 1.6 update has set a new record for the game’s popularity on Steam, with 146,159 concurrent players within 24 hours of the update’s release. This surpasses the previous peak of 94,875 players achieved in January 2021 following the 1.5 update. The update introduces a wealth of new content, including a new farm, festivals, and pets. Notably, the update also includes a new “Meadowlands” farm optimized for animal rearing, the ability to move the farmhouse to a new location, and support for multiple pets. The update is currently available on Steam and GOG, with a Gamepass update expected soon.
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