Stardew Valley 1.6.9 Patch Notes Update: New Features and Major Changes
The latest Stardew Valley update brings substantial changes and long-requested features to the beloved farming simulator. Update 1.6.9 launches alongside the console and mobile release of version 1.6 marking a significant milestone for the game’s development.
Stardew Valley 1.6.9 Patch Notes Update
The update introduces several notable additions that enhance gameplay experience. Here is the complete patch notes for Stardew Valley version 1.6.9:
Major New Features
Item Recovery from Water
One of the most anticipated features allows players to retrieve items dropped in water. Items now float briefly before sinking giving a short window to recover them. The Magnet Ring can help collect these floating items more easily.
Legendary Fish in Ponds
Players can now place legendary fish in fish ponds with some unique traits:
- Limited to one fish per pond
- Produces legendary fish roe
- Each legendary fish creates distinct water-colors
- Cannot reproduce like regular fish
Quality of Life Improvements
Several improvements streamline the gaming experience:
QoL Updates
- Blue grass grows at a normal speed
- Fruit trees aren’t blocked by grass or seeds
- Pine trees drop extra wood
- Buildings can now house beds for sleeping
- Books can now only be sold to the bookseller through the purchase menu, preventing accidental sales during trade-ins.
Shop Additions
The Adventurer’s Guild now sells:
- Rusty Sword
- Femur
- Elf Blade
- Steel Smallsword
- Crystal Dagger
- Obsidian Edge
- Work Boots
Technical Improvements
The update focuses on stability and performance:
Save System Enhancements
- Automatic save recovery for corrupted files
- Improved save process reliability
- Automatic re-issuance of missed achievements and recipes
Performance Updates
- Migrated from FAudio to OpenAL for better audio performance
- Updated SDL to version 2.30.4
- Enhanced compatibility with newer Windows systems
Bug Fixes
Multiple issues have been addressed:
NPC Related
- Fixed Krobus house removal dialogues
- Corrected NPC pathfinding through terrain
- Resolved various dialogue inconsistencies
Gameplay Fixes
- Fixed chest color reset issues
- Corrected crab pot bait mechanics
- Resolved multiple building upgrade problems
- Fixed various multiplayer synchronization issues
Additional Content
The update also includes:
- New work portraits for Sam and Shane at JojaMart
- Updated dialogues
- Fresh Easter eggs
- Hidden cheat commands
- Additional shop items at Marnie’s and Willy’s
This comprehensive update demonstrates ConcernedApe’s continued commitment to improving Stardew Valley across all platforms. The mixture of new features quality-of-life improvements and technical enhancements ensures a better gaming experience for both new and veteran players.
