When I was a younger man I developed what some would call an unhealthy obsession withStardew Valley, though I’m certain my experience was far from atypical.Hell, at least once a year I find myself pulled back intoStardew Valleythanks to a string of incredibly generousfreeupdates that have constantly introduced new features, fixes, and even whole new areas to explore.Now, I fear the latest free update for the farmingindiegem is going to steal my life all over again.If you’ve not been following the latestStardew Valleynews, you might not know that the game’s 1.6 update is set to launch tomorrow (19 March) on PC.This updatewill, among other things, make changes to relationship, introduce somenice new features, and basically give you a huge new list of excuses to start the game all over again.AdvertPerhaps the most exciting part of the update, at least from my perspective, is the confirmation of a new type of farm which will once again completely change your playthrough.Stardew Valleycurrently has multiple farm types that make for interesting challenges, with homesteads that range from standard farms to wetlands and wilderness.Over on Twitter creator Eric Baroneannouncedupdate 1.6 will see the arrival of a new Meadowlands Farm, which involves “chewy blue grass that animals love. You also start with a coop and two chickens.” This sounds like a wonderful leg-up for people who want to jump back in and maybe skip a few steps.Some fans have speculated that the blue grass will accelerate animal happiness and lead to quicker/higher quality produce. Exactly how fresh an experience this new farmland will offer us remains to be seen, but I’ll take any excuse I can to start yet another new game ofStardew Valleyand give up yet more hours of my life.Featured Image Credit: ChucklefishTopics:Stardew Valley,PC,Indie Games

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When I was a younger man I developed what some would call an unhealthy obsession withStardew Valley, though I’m certain my experience was far from atypical.Hell, at least once a year I find myself pulled back intoStardew Valleythanks to a string of incredibly generousfreeupdates that have constantly introduced new features, fixes, and even whole new areas to explore.Now, I fear the latest free update for the farmingindiegem is going to steal my life all over again.If you’ve not been following the latestStardew Valleynews, you might not know that the game’s 1.6 update is set to launch tomorrow (19 March) on PC.This updatewill, among other things, make changes to relationship, introduce somenice new features, and basically give you a huge new list of excuses to start the game all over again.AdvertPerhaps the most exciting part of the update, at least from my perspective, is the confirmation of a new type of farm which will once again completely change your playthrough.Stardew Valleycurrently has multiple farm types that make for interesting challenges, with homesteads that range from standard farms to wetlands and wilderness.Over on Twitter creator Eric Baroneannouncedupdate 1.6 will see the arrival of a new Meadowlands Farm, which involves “chewy blue grass that animals love. You also start with a coop and two chickens.” This sounds like a wonderful leg-up for people who want to jump back in and maybe skip a few steps.Some fans have speculated that the blue grass will accelerate animal happiness and lead to quicker/higher quality produce. Exactly how fresh an experience this new farmland will offer us remains to be seen, but I’ll take any excuse I can to start yet another new game ofStardew Valleyand give up yet more hours of my life.Featured Image Credit: ChucklefishTopics:Stardew Valley,PC,Indie Games

When I was a younger man I developed what some would call an unhealthy obsession withStardew Valley, though I’m certain my experience was far from atypical.Hell, at least once a year I find myself pulled back intoStardew Valleythanks to a string of incredibly generousfreeupdates that have constantly introduced new features, fixes, and even whole new areas to explore.Now, I fear the latest free update for the farmingindiegem is going to steal my life all over again.If you’ve not been following the latestStardew Valleynews, you might not know that the game’s 1.6 update is set to launch tomorrow (19 March) on PC.This updatewill, among other things, make changes to relationship, introduce somenice new features, and basically give you a huge new list of excuses to start the game all over again.AdvertPerhaps the most exciting part of the update, at least from my perspective, is the confirmation of a new type of farm which will once again completely change your playthrough.Stardew Valleycurrently has multiple farm types that make for interesting challenges, with homesteads that range from standard farms to wetlands and wilderness.Over on Twitter creator Eric Baroneannouncedupdate 1.6 will see the arrival of a new Meadowlands Farm, which involves “chewy blue grass that animals love. You also start with a coop and two chickens.” This sounds like a wonderful leg-up for people who want to jump back in and maybe skip a few steps.Some fans have speculated that the blue grass will accelerate animal happiness and lead to quicker/higher quality produce. Exactly how fresh an experience this new farmland will offer us remains to be seen, but I’ll take any excuse I can to start yet another new game ofStardew Valleyand give up yet more hours of my life.

When I was a younger man I developed what some would call an unhealthy obsession withStardew Valley, though I’m certain my experience was far from atypical.

Hell, at least once a year I find myself pulled back intoStardew Valleythanks to a string of incredibly generousfreeupdates that have constantly introduced new features, fixes, and even whole new areas to explore.

Now, I fear the latest free update for the farmingindiegem is going to steal my life all over again.

If you’ve not been following the latestStardew Valleynews, you might not know that the game’s 1.6 update is set to launch tomorrow (19 March) on PC.This updatewill, among other things, make changes to relationship, introduce somenice new features, and basically give you a huge new list of excuses to start the game all over again.

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Perhaps the most exciting part of the update, at least from my perspective, is the confirmation of a new type of farm which will once again completely change your playthrough.Stardew Valleycurrently has multiple farm types that make for interesting challenges, with homesteads that range from standard farms to wetlands and wilderness.

Over on Twitter creator Eric Baroneannouncedupdate 1.6 will see the arrival of a new Meadowlands Farm, which involves “chewy blue grass that animals love. You also start with a coop and two chickens.” This sounds like a wonderful leg-up for people who want to jump back in and maybe skip a few steps.

Some fans have speculated that the blue grass will accelerate animal happiness and lead to quicker/higher quality produce. Exactly how fresh an experience this new farmland will offer us remains to be seen, but I’ll take any excuse I can to start yet another new game ofStardew Valleyand give up yet more hours of my life.

Topics:Stardew Valley,PC,Indie Games