‘Stardew Valley’ update adds 40 new mines and fish frenzies

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ConcernedApe has released a new patch for Stardew Valley, bringing 40 new mines and a fishing update to the sim.Last month, Stardew Valley received an absolutely massive 1.6 update that included new festivals, a new mastery system and a new farm alongside fixes, “secrets” and easter eggs.Shortly after that, creator Eric Barone confirmed the launch of a 1.6.4 patch that would feature “a new fishing thing, and some new mining related stuff”.

Well, that patch has now gone live and it seems Barone was underselling it somewhat.According to the patch notes, the 1.6.4 update includes various quality of life, gameplay and technical fixes as well as updates for multiplayer and a number of balance edits.The 1.6.4 update is out for PC!

This patch adds some new content, as well as many improvements, balance changes, and bug fixes. Patch notes can be found here: https://t.co/H1PZNit3ZD pic.twitter.com/Lku1SRsQkV— ConcernedApe (@ConcernedApe) April 18, 2024It also brings a wave of new content, including 20 new “alternate” mine layouts that will start appearing once a player reaches the bottom of the mines as well as 20 new volcano mines.

These will appear after the shortcut between caldera and the volcano entrance has been unlocked.Stardew Valley has also introduced “a special cutscene” that’s viewable after a player has helped their new neighbours grow their family to the max while pouring vinegar on a tree will now stop moss from ever growing there.Ahead of a fishing-based festival set to take place this summer in Stardew Valley, ConcernedApe has launched “fish frenzies” which will make catching certain fish easier while fish tanks can now hold eight additional non-fish items.