A Stardew Valley player shares an exciting gameplay discovery they made while exploring the new content additions of Update 1.6.
Highlights
- Fans of Stardew Valley are loving the new 1.6 update, which includes surprising discoveries like the ability to feed carrots to horses for a speed boost.
- Update 1.6 brings major changes and minor fixes, such as new crops, seasonal outfits for NPCs, and over 100 lines of new dialogue.
- The indie farming game continues to delight players with its charming pixel aesthetic, wholesome storytelling, and relaxing gameplay experience.
The release of Stardew Valley Update 1.6 introduced a number of new crops, including carrots, which one player discovered could be used to feed horses for a speed boost. Developer Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone included a number of major changes and minor fixes in Stardew Valley Update 1.6, with more patches on the way, and fans have been sharing a number of surprise discoveries from the new content additions.
First released in 2016, Stardew Valley is a life-sim game with farming, foraging, fishing, mining, and crafting mechanics. Players have praised the indie title for its pixel aesthetic, endearing characters, wholesome storytelling, and relaxing gameplay. The game received its biggest patch to date with Update 1.6, which includes more crops for players to grow, sell, and utilize in surprising ways.
Stardew Valley player Hansekins unexpectedly found out that players can use the new carrot crop to feed horses, giving the rideable mounts a slight speed boost. Crops in Stardew Valley serve as the main focus of the game, offering players the ability to grow various foods through different seasons to fulfill bundle requirements in the Community Center, complete notice board request, and even cook dishes to boost their character's stats. However, Update 1.6 allows stat boosts from carrots to be used with horses. Previously, food could not be given to horses outside certain PC mods, though these did not include any noticeable stat boosts. With the new carrots in Update 1.6, players can now feed their horse for an approximate 6% speed increase. While the change may be small, it can help make traveling around Pelican Town a bit faster and adds a fun interactive element with the horses.
New Content In Stardew Valley Update 1.6
Fans have been enjoying all the new content additions in Stardew Valley Update 1.6, along with further changes introduced in patches 1.6.1-3. Some of the biggest updates include seasonal outfits for NPCs, wearable hats for pets, over 100 additional lines of dialogue, the new Meadowlands Farm, and the notorious drinkable mayonnaise. Other key changes include various bug fixes for combat and harvesting movement, improvements to translations, and adjustments to artisan goods. Many new items in Stardew Valley Update 1.6 have pleasantly surprised fans, with many players continuing to make exciting discoveries and sharing their finds with the community.
Ranking among the best indie games of all time, Stardew Valley continues to delight players. The farming title has become a staple of the life-sim genre and continues to serve as a standard of comparison for new releases. Update 1.6 has brought a record number of players to the game, with first-time and veteran fans making fun new discoveries with each playthrough. From dynamic NPC exchanges to fun animal interactions, players have plenty to love about Stardew Valley.
Platform(s) PC , Xbox One , Android , iOS , PS4 , Switch Released February 26, 2016 Developer(s) ConcernedApe Publisher(s) ConcernedApe Genre(s) RPG , Simulation
