Summary
The Nintendo Switch version of beloved indie gameStardew Valleyrecently received a new update, but it seems to have caused an unexpected issue.Stardew Valleyhas received regular support since its launch nearly a decade ago, with updates that have not just squashed lingering bugs, but have significantly expanded the scope of the game.
One of thebiggestStardew Valleyupdatescame just last year. The much-hyped Update 1.6 introduced all kinds of new content and features forStardew Valleyfans to engage with, which no doubt played a big role in continued interest in the game. Since the release of Update 1.6,Stardew Valleyhas received additional patches to address various issues, with one of the latest targeting the Switch specifically.
The latestStardew ValleySwitch updatefixed a problem with the raccoon shop, the “divorce crash,” rain randomization, “and a few other things,” according to game creator ConcernedApe. But while the newStardew ValleySwitch update fixed these problems, it also introduced a new issue with gift giving. As of the latest update, it seemsStardew ValleySwitch players can gift villagers literally anything, and they will respond as though they love it, whereas typically players are supposed to figure out what each villager likes and dole out gifts accordingly.
Stardew Valley Switch Update Introduces New Issue
A Twitter user brought this issue withStardew Valleygift givingto ConcernedApe’s attention. He acknowledged the problem and confirmed that the team is “looking into it” and that it “will be fixed too.” Until another update can be rolled out forStardew Valleyon Switch, players on the platform are going to have a significantly easier time getting the denizens of Pelican Town to like them.
SomeStardew Valleyplayers on Switch will jump on this opportunity to make their time playing the game a little easier, but others may be disappointed that this bug is making building relationships a little too easy. Part of the fun of the game is learning abouteach Pelican Town residentand figuring out their likes and dislikes and giving the appropriate gifts based on that info. Now, there’s still a dizzying amount of contentStardew Valleyplayers can engage with that has nothing to do with gift giving, so fans concerned about the bug may want to focus on those aspects of the game in the meantime.
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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!
