Summary
Fans of the cozy farming simStardew Valleyhave discovered a new Easter egg hidden in the game’s menu screens. Added inStardew Valley’s recent 1.6 Update, the find is yet another reason to enjoy the game’s massive expansion.
On March 19,Stardew Valleyreceived its first major content update in four years, resulting in a resurgence of the charming farming game’s popularity. Update 1.6 brought tons of content to the game, allowing veterans and newcomers alike to enjoy a new farm type, festivals, pets, and NPC dialogue. Old professions like fishing and mining have been revamped withnew random events like the Fish Frenzy, while the Trout Derby and Squidfest mini-events offer exclusive rewards.
Aside from its lovable characters, endearing pixel art, and uplifting soundtrack,Stardew Valley’s enduring popularity is due in part to the care and detail solo developer Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone has poured into his creation. From cursed children to Mayor Lewis’ infamous purple shorts,Stardew Valleyhides dozens of secret Easter eggsfor the inquisitive player to find. Redditor Glittering_Taste2105 recently shared their discovery that the 1.6 Update includes even more secrets. Featuring the mysterious creature that serves as ConcernedApe’s logo – which the developer insists is not a cat – next to some adorable dancing Jumino sprites, the new Easter egg is the latest addition toStardew Valley’s many hidden menu screens.
The exact trigger for the Easter egg is still unknown, but the addition is just one of the many random encounters that makeStardew Valleyspecial. Other new Easter eggs include a sneaky truffle crab lying in wait to surprise players attempting to harvest the valuable resource and another unexpected run-in with the mayor’s uncanny underwear. While PC players have been enjoying the update’s new features for over a month, eager gamers will have to wait a little longer untilStardew Valley’s 1.6 Update comes to consoles and mobile. While ConcernedApe has assured fans that these will be “released as soon as possible” and will feature almost all of the same content as their PC counterpart, the developer has also revealed that the expanded 8-player multiplayer mode will not be coming to consoles.
Although the game has enjoyed a cult following since its release in 2016, Update 1.6 may well beStardew Valley’s last major content expansion. After the console release of Update 1.6, ConcernedApe will soon turn his attention back to his upcomingsupernatural single-player projectHaunted Chocolatier. However, the game’s flourishing modding community will likely ensure thatStardew Valleythrives for many years to come.
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You’ve inherited your grandfather’s old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home? It won’t be easy. Ever since Joja Corporation came to town, the old ways of life have all but disappeared. The community center, once the town’s most vibrant hub of activity, now lies in shambles. But the valley seems full of opportunity. With a little dedication, you might just be the one to restore Stardew Valley to greatness!
