Summary
The newStardew Valleyupdate brought a hidden multiplayer mode to the mobile version of the game, according to its creator, Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone. Originally released in 2016,Stardew Valleysold more than 30 million copies over the years, and it has received several updates since then.
Apart from the single-player experience, the PC and console versions ofStardew Valleyhave a co-op multiplayer modefor up to eight players. In this mode, gamers can join the same world via split-screen or online, with one player being the host, and the others working as farmhands in this gamer’s farm. The feature was introduced in the 1.3.27 update, released in August 2018.
Now, ConcernedApe revealed that the recentStardew Valleyupdate 1.6.9has introduced multiplayer to the mobile version of the farming sim, but it’s currently hidden.According to ConcernedApe, this version still has some bugs and issues that “could make a multiplayer session frustrating,” so the creator decided to hide the multiplayer capabilities for the moment. The secret to unlocking this multiplayer feature is to use the famous Konami Code on the title screen. Gamers can do it by tapping on the leaves in the title screen in this order: ↑ ↑ ↓ ↓ ← → ← →, and then press the “?” button in the bottom-right corner of the screen. After that, they can select co-op and join a game as the host or a guest.
How To Access Stardew Valley’s Multiplayer on Mobile?
In the new mobile version, multiplayer will work similarly to other platforms, but there is no “farm discovery” capability, and gamers need to be connected via IP. Gamers can expect some issues, however, if the game’s Host is not using a PC. According to Barone, events such as getting phone calls while playing the game, hosting the session using a low-performance phone, or having internet connection problems could lead to a subpar experience for some players, which is why multiplayer was not officially released for thepopular farming sim game.
Stardew Valley’s new 1.6.9 update also caused a weird problemrecently. A new bug caused chickens to disappear from coops if the building’s door was left open. While ConcernedApe explained that leaving the coop door closed for a full day seemed to fix the problem, it was an unexpected bug that got in the way of the many additions of the update, such as adjustments to skills and leveling, bug fixes, new Easter eggs, changes to legendary fish, and more.
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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!
