Stardew Valley

Is Stardew Valley available on Nintendo Switch?

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Q.Is Stardew Valley available on Nintendo Switch?

A.Yes — Stardew Valley is available on Nintendo Switch. It launched on the Switch eShop on October 5, 2017, and has received ongoing updates and a announced Switch 2 edition upgrade.

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Yes — Stardew Valley is available for Nintendo Switch. The game launched on the Switch eShop on October 5, 2017, and the official Nintendo product page lists the Switch version (with current play modes and file size) and multiplayer support details. Nintendo’s store listing for Stardew Valley on Switch is the best place to confirm availability and system requirements.

Since its Switch release the game has received multiple patches and content updates to bring console builds closer to the PC feature set; console version history shows version parity work and recent updates matching PC 1.6.x. The Stardew Valley console version history and coverage of the 1.6 update describe expanded multiplayer and new content. In September 2025 ConcernedApe announced a dedicated "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition" (free upgrade for existing Switch owners), which will add Switch 2–specific features like improved local split-screen and expanded co-op options. For purchase, current status, and any platform-specific notes (such as local vs. online player limits), check the official Nintendo store page or ConcernedApe announcements.

More questions about Stardew Valley

Q.Where can I find a good Stardew Valley wiki?

A.The go-to resource is the community-run Stardew Valley Wiki at stardewvalleywiki.com, with a solid alternate at stardew.wiki — both offer comprehensive, up-to-date guides for crops, bundles, NPCs, items, and updates.

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Q.How do I install mods for Stardew Valley?

A.Install the Stardew Modding API (SMAPI), put mods in the game's Mods folder, and launch the game through SMAPI; many mods also require Content Patcher and checking each mod’s requirements before use.

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Q.Who are the different characters I can meet in Stardew Valley?

A.Stardew Valley features dozens of interactable characters: 12 romanceable marriage candidates, many giftable villagers, shopkeepers, special/seasonal NPCs, and a handful of event-only or non‑giftable characters. The Stardew Valley Wiki has full lists and locations.

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Q.What is Stardew Valley Expanded?

A.Stardew Valley Expanded (SVE) is a large, fan-made expansion mod for Stardew Valley by FlashShifter that adds dozens of new NPCs, locations, events, items, farm maps, music, and story content; it’s distributed on NexusMods and maintained on GitHub and requires SMAPI and certain mod dependencies.

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Q.What are all the different fish I can catch in Stardew Valley?

A.Stardew Valley’s full fish roster is tracked in the in‑game Fish Collection; the base game contains roughly 70–80 distinct fish (count varies by whether you include crab‑pot items, legendary variants, and later additions). For an exhaustive, searchable list check the Stardew Valley Wiki or a community tracker.

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