As a seasoned gamer with decades of gaming under my belt, I must say that the recent update for Stardew Valley has truly taken me by surprise. The 1.6.9 patch not only brings new content but also introduces a hidden gem – mobile multiplayer mode!
The significant 1.6.9 update for Stardew Valley rolled out across all devices like consoles and smartphones this week. Although developer Eric Barone explained the contents of the update in its patch notes, he neglected to mention one intriguing aspect: Mobile gamers can now enjoy multiplayer mode by using the famous Konami Code.
As a dedicated gamer, I want to share some exciting news about our favorite game. Barone, the developer, just posted an update on their blog about the latest mobile feature that went live recently. He clarified why this awesome new addition wasn’t mentioned in the patch notes and, here’s the kicker, right now, the only way to access it is by using the legendary Konami Code! Can’t wait to try it out myself!
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In his post, Barone mentioned that with the launch of Stardew Valley 1.6 on mobile devices, there is a secret multiplayer mode available for play. This mode is kept hidden due to a couple of reasons: firstly, because it’s an experimental feature, meaning it might have some lingering bugs or issues that need to be addressed; secondly, the unique characteristics of mobile platforms could potentially make multiplayer sessions less enjoyable in certain situations.
According to Barone, mobile multiplayer functions “essentially like it does on other systems,” yet he mentioned that it doesn’t offer the “farm discovery” feature found in other versions of the game. Mobile users can link to multiplayer by sharing their IP address (if hosting) or entering the host’s IP address (when joining a session), but Barone explained that players can also utilize this method to connect to a farm hosted on a PC from a mobile device.
In simpler terms, Barone suggested that the perfect setup for ‘mobile multiplayer’ games is connecting a powerful mobile device directly to a PC serving as the server within a local Wi-Fi network (or even through an Ethernet connection if possible). This method would provide the best experience. Attempting to connect or host using a cellular network might lead to issues.
As for the worst-case scenario?
In simpler terms, Barone warned about the challenges that could arise when someone tries to play a multiplayer game using a slow phone on a cellular network. To allow others to connect, they might need to create a mobile hotspot. If this person is moving on a train, especially passing through tunnels, it may cause interruptions due to poor signal or network instability. Additionally, if the host receives frequent calls during gameplay, these interruptions could lead to an unpleasant gaming experience for everyone involved.
Still, Barone isn’t trying to discourage mobile players from giving the mode a try.
He mentioned that since the new feature is now available, you’re free to give it a shot if you’re interested. However, keep in mind that there might be some network-related problems when you try to run a multiplayer game on your mobile device.
If you’re curious about entering the Konami Code in the mobile version of the game, don’t worry! Barone’s blog post provides a detailed guide on how to do it. On the game’s title screen, you’ll see four groups of leaves, which serve as your arrow keys for the Konami Code. In fact, Barone has also created a diagram to help identify which leaves correspond with each arrow key.
From the main menu, mobile gamers eager to try multiplayer mode should follow this sequence: up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right. Instead of pressing B, A, start as usual, they just need to tap the question mark icon situated at the bottom right corner of the screen for guidance.
Once I navigate out of the “?” menu, a cooperative play option pops up right on the game’s main screen. Give it a press, and you’ll be presented with two options: either jump into someone else’s session or start your own. If you opt for joining a session, type in the host’s unique IP address. Folks who are hosting will need to arrange cabins for their fellow gamers first, and when everything is set up, they can distribute their IP address so their friends can join them on the farm.
There are some potential issues mobile co-op players can face, but Barone has outlined them (and their workarounds) in his blog post. He’s even included a mini-guide to help Android and iOS users find out what their IP address is. If you’re struggling to connect to Stardew Valley’s mobile multiplayer feature, see Barone’s recent blog post for troubleshooting pointers and other tips.
According to Barone, he intends to get back to working on his upcoming project titled Haunted Chocolatier once the version 1.6.9 update of Stardew Valley has become stable and consistent across all platforms.
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2024-11-06 17:39