I'm super excited about Barone's tweet revealing one of their new items for December. large storage chest! (If you know, you know, but if you don't, you should save everything as soon as you start playing.)
How do I prepare for the update?
First and foremost, buy the game if you don't already own it. The game's power requirements are low compared to other popular games, so it should be easy to play on almost any existing PC.
For existing users, if you are using mods, you should prepare for the possibility that all your mods will be updated after the update is published. There's no way to know when (or if) mod makers will have time to update your favorite girlfriend mod, so you'll have to monitor it yourself. Start by updating SMAPI and Content Patcher, as these are minimum requirements for many mods.
If you have existing files that you would like to perfect, or if you have Steam Objectives that are related to completion, such as item creation, we recommend that you complete your existing objectives before the new additions arrive. Crafting and cooking recipes often rely on other achievements in the game, and can be difficult to unlock or find because you don't know where new recipes are.
What do I need to play stardew valley?
To play the new March 19th update, all you really need is a working PC. However, for the best experience while playing, we recommend that you have the following:
game controller
can play stardew A keyboard is fine, but using a game controller is more intuitive and comfortable. The keyboard is where you activate shortcuts for mods, so I use both a lot, but when I'm doing normal tasks on the farm, heading to the mines, and especially fishing. I refuse to fish with the keyboard.
steam deck
If you're tired of waiting so long to play on your Nintendo Switch, you can get a similar experience with Steam Decks. WIRED's favorite for PC gaming is the Valve Steam Deck, which can also be upgraded to an OLED Valve. An added bonus of Steam decks is that they can also work with mods. Here's how:
Best headset for co-op play
Did you see mention of 8-player co-op? Because yes, it was. It sounds a little crazy to have 8 voices trying to manage the same farm, but I loved playing stardew valley In cooperative mode. I once played one file with a friend of hers for over a year, and together we improved our in-game perfection. (Tip: Don't miss our TV recipes!) A good gaming headset will make all your co-op games easier by eliminating echo and annoying audio.