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Stardew Valley Also Makes a Nice Surprise Announcement

Grab your Nintendo Switch and gather some friends for an exciting farming adventure in Stardew Valley, now available with local multiplayer support and more!

Sophie Laurent · 2 min read

Stardew Valley Debuts on Nintendo Switch with New Features and Fall Update Announced

Stardew Valley Arrives on Nintendo Switch Today Stardew Valley has been a massive surprise hit, fundamentally reshaping the simulation genre. Millions continue to play the game, and PS Plus subscribers can now access it as part of their membership. Additionally, ConcernedApe, the game's creator, has another significant announcement in store. The recent Nintendo Direct featured a series of major announcements, including new Mario games, DLC for Donkey Kong, the release date for Metroid Prime 4, upcoming Resident Evil titles for Switch, and a new Fire Emblem game. Amidst these reveals, Stardew Valley's arrival on Nintendo Switch was confirmed for release today. The game now features mouse control, local multiplayer for up to four players, and supports Gameshare for shared access with a single account. While further details on the Switch version are anticipated soon, a separate surprise update for Stardew Valley is expected to launch this fall.

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Game info

Official Name
Stardew Valley
Brief Summary
You’ve inherited your grandfather’s old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home? It won’t be easy. Ever since Joja Corporation came to town, the old ways of life have all but disappeared. The community center, once the town’s most vibrant hub of activity, now lies in shambles. But the valley seems full of opportunity. With a little dedication, you might just be the one to restore Stardew Valley to greatness! Stardew Valley is an open-ended country-life RPG! You’ve inherited your grandfather’s old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home? It won’t be easy. Ever since Joja Corporation came to town, the old ways of life have all but disappeared. The community center, once the town’s most vibrant hub of activity, now lies in shambles. But the valley seems full of opportunity. With a little dedication, you might just be the one to restore Stardew Valley to greatness!
Platforms
Wii U, PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch 2, Android, Mac, Xbox One
Released
February 26, 2016
Genre
Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Adventure, Indie
Play Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Content Rating
6
Languages
Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Czech, English, Spanish (Spain), Japanese, Portuguese (Brazil), Turkish
Genre
ConcernedApe
Genre
Chucklefish Games, ConcernedApe
Ratings
88/100 (1506 reviews)

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