The unexpected crashes and text glitches introduced to the Nintendo Switch version ofStardew Valleyin the latest update have finally been squashed just days after they first appeared. Celebrating the game’s ninth anniversary, creator ConcernedApe surprised Nintendo users by dropping the 1.6.15.1 Patch for the Switch. While it didn’t add any new content to the game, it did fix several lingering issues that have long troubled players while also introducing a handful of additional problems thatresulted in some frustrating bugs.
Fortunately, those glitches should no longer be a problem asConcernedApetook to X (formerly Twitter) to announce that he’s released another patch forStardew Valleyon Switch.This update is a simple hotfix that eliminates the text bugs and game crashes that have plagued playersfor the last week, allowing them to once again crack open those precious Artifact Troves. The timely announcement was well-received by players, many of whom thanked the creator for releasing the patch so quickly.
Stardew Valley Just Cannot Be Stopped
ConcernedApe Deserves A Good Holiday
ConcernedApe has earned himself a reputation for being one of the most popular and loved game developersin the industry in no small part due to his commitment to theStardew Valleycommunity. With the game being over nine years old, the fact that he’s still releasing substantial updates for the farming RPG is a testament to how much he loves it. His passion hasn’t gone unnoticed as fans often praise his efforts, even with such a small development team behind him.
As for what lies ahead forStardew Valley, onlyConcernedApe knows what the future holds.Players are hoping that the creator releases a 1.7 Updatethatadds even more contentto the game but the developer has yet to provide any insight into whether or not this is his plan. ConcernedApe is also currently working on a different game,Haunted Chocolatier, but aside from a few screenshots, very little is known about this project at the time of writing.
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Stardew Valley Is The Perfect Switch Game
It’s Good To Have It Running Properly Again
Stardew Valleyfeels likea game that was made to be enjoyed on the Nintendo Switchso being able to play it again without worrying about crashes is a treat. I’m always impressed by how quickly ConcernedApe responds to issues with his game; the fact that the player base had to wait only five days for a fix is impressive. I hold out hope that we’lleventually get a 1.7 Updatebut if we don’t, I’m still satisfied with the game as it currently exists.
