„I’m very ashamed to say this, but there is an error in the recent patch.” Stardew Valley dev warns players of crashes and explains how to avoid them

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Update (March 5)

I’m thrilled to share that Eric Barone, the man behind Stardew Valley, took to X recently to announce an update for the game on Switch! This update addresses the pesky issues mentioned in the latest news about the game. Can’t wait to get back to my farm and enjoy the smoother experience!

Original news (February 28)

Despite updates being intended to introduce fresh elements and enhancements into video games, not every time do they live up to this expectation. This reality was recently experienced by Stardew Valley players using the Nintendo Switch console.

The update mainly aimed at resolving multiple issues but unintentionally introduced a glitch that disrupted the gameplay on Nintendo Switch. One of the problems reported was text distortion. The developer acknowledged this issue on platform X.

I regret to inform you that there is an issue with the latest Switch update for the game. While it can still be played, some parts may freeze or display jumbled text. I would advise you to steer clear of artifact chests and the back room of the adventure guild until a fix has been implemented. Our team is currently working on another patch to resolve these problems at the earliest opportunity – as per our recent post.

Immediately following the Switch’s release of the update, a patch was swiftly implemented to rectify a glitch that misclassified all gifts as being “loved.” However, not all players welcomed this information, as they found delight in the initial bug.

Despite celebrating its ninth anniversary on February 26th (the day it was updated for the Switch), “Stardew Valley” remains incredibly popular among gamers. In fact, this role-playing game attracts over 75,000 players daily on Steam. This enduring interest can be attributed to several factors, one of which is the ongoing development of the game. As recently confirmed, creator Eric Barone has no plans to halt further advancements in the game.

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2025-03-06 15:22