Summary
It takes a lot of effort to climb the summit and reach Perfection inStardew Valley, as one player finally earned the game’s most elusive achievement after 305 hours. WhileStardew Valleyis designed to be an endless sandbox, the completionists in its community can still chase an ultimate ending for their farm. The fate of Pelican Town, whether with a restored Community Center or with a constructed Joja Warehouse, is simply the first step towards completingStardew Valley.
Whilefarming inStardew Valleytakes center stage, it is only a small part of its overall loop, and arguably becomes trivialized with late game features such as the Greenhouse or having a proper sprinkler grid. Players willing to undertake the challenge are expected to engage in every possible aspect of the game, from adventuring in the Skull Cavern to befriending the villagers of Pelican Town. Thankfully, the game tracks their progress towards Perfection, the rarest achievement inStardew Valley.
The Perfection tracker was added inUpdate 1.5 ofStardew Valley, and only 0.8% of Steam players have ever reached the ultimate ending. A player who recently reached the summit goes by the name of 3DSarge, who proudly shared their accomplishment on theStardew Valleysubreddit. It took seven and a half in-game years (and a total of 305 hours) to complete the playthrough.
How to Obtain Perfection in Stardew Valley
The narrative concept ofStardew Valleyrevolves around the player character leaving their desk job to pursue a quiet life in the countryside. They inherit their grandfather’s farm, and slowly turn an overgrown plot of land into a successful business. The game openly admits to players thatachieving Perfection inStardew Valleyhonors their grandfather’s legacy. However, it demands a daunting list of completed collections and achieved feats:
Completing the achievement unlocks the Summit inStardew Valley, a location that was previously accessible solely through glitches. Entering the Summit will cause a special cutscene to play, with different variations depending on theFarmer’s chosen spouse inStardew Valley, as well as certain decisions made during their playthrough. ShouldStardew Valleyplayers attempt to glitch their way into the Summit, they will instead be confronted by Mr. Qi. After the cutscene ends, they will wake up in Harvey’s Clinic on the next day. Achieving Perfection unlocks special content for theStardew Valley, such as Golden Chickens, and the Statue of True Perfection – which produces one Prismatic Shard every day.
Stardew Valley
WHERE TO PLAY
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!
