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Stardew Valley's huge new update finally adds split screen co-op

By Tim Augustin - on 23 Dec 2020, 12:00pm

Stardew Valley's huge new update finally adds split screen co-op

Image: ConcernedApe

Stardew Valley is the gift that never stops giving. 

The incredible sim-RPG Stardew Valley has just gotten a massive content update - for free! Labelled the 1.5 update, this patch adds a whole bunch of gameplay changes and content additions to the game, including a new farm type for players to create and splitscreen local co-op multiplayer. 

The patch doesn’t just add content for new players, however. Anyone who’s returning to an old save file will now find an entirely new location called Ginger Island. This is a late-game area filled with new sights to see, people to talk to, events to participate in and minigames to play. 

Image: ConcernedApe

New quests are also available, as well as a new volcano-themed dungeon that changes every time you enter it. This isn’t the only dungeon in the game, but it should act as a nice change of scenery for those obsessed with getting the best armour and weapons. There’s a lot more to see in Ginger Island, and you can check out the new patch notes for more details. 

Of course, Stardew Valley is all about farming and making friends first and foremost. For players who want to start over with a brand-new farm, developer ConcernedApe has added the Beach Farm variant. If you’re in the mood for an Animal Crossing-like tropical vibe this Christmas, the Beach Farm offers lots of resources for fishing and foraging - though its sandy texture will make sprinklers impossible to place. You’ll have to water crops the old fashioned way. 

There are a frankly insane number of changes and additions to the game with the 1.5 update, so if you’re looking for something to play in the holidays - Stardew Valley is a cosy option. The new update is out on PC now, and will hit consoles early next year. 

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