Stardew Valley 1.6: what’s happening with the console update?

Back in March, Stardew Valley creator Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone released the long-awaited 1.6 update for the farming sim sensation. The patch was nothing short of mega, adding tons to do for veterans and newcomers alike. Seriously. Just try not getting an aching scroll finger checking out the changelog.

Unfortunately, at the time, it was only available on PC. Barone has made it clear that the console and mobile ports of the game are still being worked on, but it’s going to take a bit more time. It’s completely understandable, seeing as Stardew Valley is a one-person project.

However, many will be wondering where version 1.6 is or how far along it’s come. PC players are already on 1.6.6, which means if you’re on another platform, you’re already several versions behind.

Where is the Stardew Valley 1.6 console update?

When the latest update for PC went live on April 26, Barone linked to the patch notes, which outlined the additional changes and bug fixes that had been implemented. Along with this, there was a clear message that the “console and mobile ports are still in progress,” with a thank-you message to those who have been patient.

This appears to be the last time the developer spoke about the update on non-PC systems. As a result, it’s impossible to know at what stage it’s at or when it’s likely to release.

It’s also important to know that Barone has been pretty forthcoming in telling fans that patience is needed regarding updates and new content. As it stands, version 1.6 is in the pipeline for console and mobile versions of Stardew Valley. It’s just a case of waiting. However, I am going to go ahead and assume it’ll be v.1.6.x by the time it’s released, putting it on par with PC.