Summary
Stardew Valleyis about to make it easier to get pets to move out of the way. This quality-of-life improvement will be part of the 1.6 update that is scheduled to reachStardew Valleyin a few days' time.
Eric ‘ConcernedApe’ Barone had originally announced the next major patch for his hit farming sim in April 2023. Over the following year, the Seattle-based developer teased a number offeatures planned to be incorporated intoStardew Valleyupdate 1.6, including new items, NPC dialogue, crafting recipes, and mini festivals.
Stardew Valley Pets Will Soon Be Twice as Quick to Move
Taking to Twitter on March 14, Barone revealed yet another item on that list of forthcoming novelties, stating that the next version of the game will reduce the time needed to move pets from whatever space they are occupying. Up until now, cats and dogs blocking the player’s way required one to walk into them for 1.5 seconds before they would start shaking, allowing the protagonist to walk through their sprite during the trembling animation. The1.6 update forStardew Valleywill slash that time in half.
Stardew Valley Update 1.6 To Add at Least One More Pet Feature
While this is going to be a rather minor tweak to the game’s mechanics, its confirmation was met with widespread praise from the fandom, with ConcernedApe’s announcement receiving over 34,000 likes and nearly 2,000 retweets within a couple of hours of going live. This won’t be the only pet-related change that the patch is set to introduce, as Barone previously confirmed thatStardew Valleyupdate 1.6 will also add hats for pets. Some fans have already described the ability to equip their four-legged companions with headgear as a welcome addition to the game, not least because the current selection of pet interactions is fairly limited.
Stardew Valleyupdate 1.6 is scheduled to debut next Tuesday, March 19. As is normally the case, the upcoming patch will initially only be available on PC, with ConcernedApe promising that its console and mobile counterparts will follow as quickly as possible. Based on the developer’s track record, the wait for the mobile and console versions of the 1.6 patch could be several months long, starting from the day of the update’s PC release.
Some of the other changes that Barone already confirmed are part of the upcoming patch include new endgame quests for the Joja storyline, more seasonal outfits, and an expansion of the game’s skill system that currently comprises five ability categories. The developer also teased some additions catering to modders that are meant to facilitate the process of creating custom content forStardew Valley.
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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!
