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PASS THE GAMES The best Game Pass games on Xbox and PC in 2025
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Stressy Spell | "I thought the project might fall apart": The Baldur's Gate 3 Stardew Valley mod Swen Vincke likes "almost got scrapped" just one month into development
"Somehow, the right people just kept showing up when we needed them."
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AFreshStartion | "This is a gift, you know" Baldur's Gate 3 Stardew Valley modders give an update on the future of Baldur's Village, now the Wizards of the Coast DMCA situation is behind them
"Fortunately, we are able to move forward."
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Party On | "A good ending": Phew, the Baldur's Gate 3 Stardew Valley mod is back online after "mistakenly" being hit by a DMCA takedown from Wizards of the Coast
Larian boss Swen Vincke's happy this has seemingly been resolved quickly, and so are we.
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Druiding It | Will the Stardew Valley Baldur's Gate 3 mod let you bone a pixelated bear? Well, its lead dev is "certain" that Halsin's romance arc will "stay true to his character"
The Baldur's Village team is approaching its upcoming druid courtship "with care".
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Farmnication | That Stardew Valley Baldur's Gate 3 crossover mod is out now, and there's even more good news: it sounds like pixel art bear sex could be coming soon
Forget being able to marry Astarion, I'm keen to see how the team behind Baldur's Village handles everyone's favourite druid.
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Farm Life | Stardew Valley's creator thinks he will "always have a desire to come back and maybe add a thing or two", so we can probably expect to wait for Haunted Chocolatier for a while longer
"You know, maybe even 50 years from now, I might add something."
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Nice | Relax, Stardew Valley Switch players who've been stuck in unhappy marriages for months, it looks like your divorce may go through in time for the Switch 2 reveal
You're not as lucky as the PlayStation and Xbox folks who were able to get lawyers in right after Christmas (think of the kids), but it's still something.
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Life's A Breeze | There's no denying Stardew Valley's popularity, as its latest sales figure milestone puts it above titles like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Doing numbers, as the kids say.
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Stay Patient | Stardew Valley's creator wants you to know that just because he keeps adding to the farming sim, it doesn't mean he's "abandoned" Haunted Chocolatier
"It’s been a little sad to see Haunted Chocolatier getting dusty on the shelf… but this is the reality of my situation."
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Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh | Stardew Valley now has a "secret, experimental" mobile multiplayer mode and it's so hush-hush that to get in you have to, er, consult an official guide
Properly top secret stuff here. I'd say put a stealthy hat on your pet, but that looks to be causing issues right now.
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Pecking Order | Stardew Valley fans rejoice, your chickens will no longer vanish thanks to the latest bug fix patch
Your chickens are saved! Thanks to a handy bug fix patch that's just gone live.
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WeChat! | HoYoverse's rumoured Stardew Valley-style game Astaweave Haven has a new WeChat account, potentially pointing to an official announcement soon
You think the company has made enough games? Joke's on you buddy, more games could be coming soon.
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Patch Incoming | Great news, Stardew Valley console players, the 1.6 update finally has a release date, but you'll have to wait a tiny bit longer
You can hold on a little more, right?
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Pinky Promise | Stardew Valley's creator has been releasing plenty of free updates in the eight years since its release, and "on the honor" of their family name, they promise they always will be
"Screencap this and shame me if I ever violate this oath."
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Roll For Kiss | Stardew Valley's Baldur's Gate 3 mod team hopes to let you romance pixelated Astarion later this year - in a seasonal outfit, too
Last year's biggest game will potentially meet one of this decade's biggest titles at the end of the year.
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Challenge Accepted | Stardew Valley has a hardcore mode now thanks to a silly joke, but it's no laughing matter - you will lose your save if you use a guide
For all the gamers that like to take risks.
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TAKING IT SLOW | Stardew Valley creator is feeling the pressure to get Haunted Chocolatier out, "but it's better to have a good delayed game than a bad game on time"
Miyamoto, is that you?
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PIXEL PERFECT | Stardew Valley meets Baldur's Gate 3 in a mod that will let you hang out with your faves without the fear of a bad dice roll
And yes, you will be able to date Astarion.
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FUN OFF THE FARM | Stardew Valley updates dig deep with 40 new mine layouts, fish frenzy fun and busier bees, but console farmers face a wait
What's a fish frenzy? Sounds dangerous.
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MAYO MADNESS | Yes, Stardew Valley mayonnaise drinking speedruns are now a thing, and already sub 20 minutes
Hey, at least they’re not racing to get intimate with a bear like the Baldur's Gate 3 lot…yet.
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A NEW PEAK | Stardew Valley's concurrent players skyrocket following collaborative 1.6 update with popular mod maker
Stardew Valley Expanded mod is also compatible with the new update.
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FARM-TO-PC | Stardew Valley update 1.6 is live with a treasure trove of content such as new pets, festivals, mystery boxes, and more farm-fresh delights
Plus a new fish, mystic seeds, a big chest, waterfalls, and up to eight players on PC.
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NAISE IT AIN'T SO | Stardew Valley's next update will let you drink mayonnaise, and I do not like that
Do you think God stays in heaven because he too lives in fear of what he has created?
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BACK TO WORK FARMERS | Stardew Valley's long-awaited 1.6 update sprouts in March, bringing fresh content to your farm
This should make the game's over 30 million players happy.
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CITY SLICKER | Abandon the country-life for a seaside metropolis in a former Stardew Valley dev's upcoming life-sim
Sunkissed City won't feature any farms, but it has plenty else on offer.
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READY YOUR HOES | Stardew Valley 1.6 update moves to polishing phase after longer-than-anticipated development period
A bigger harvest awaits.
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HOARDERS REJOICE | Stardew Valley 1.6 update will feature big chests so you can store more stuff
Big Chests will save us from inventory hell.
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STYLISH PETS | Stardew Valley creator teases hats for cats and dogs in update 1.6
Cutesy up your furkids.
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NEW FARM TYPE TOO | Stardew Valley 1.6 update to bring new festivals, 8-player multiplayer, and more
A sneak peek at what's to come.
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STARDEW CHEF | An official Stardew Valley cookbook is available for pre-order now
You'll be able to cook up Farmer's Lunch, Survival Burger, Strange Buns and more.
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BARELY MANAGING | The best management sim isn't even a video game: The Best Games Ever Show episode 61
You never know what Tom Orry may bring.
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GIMME MORE | Stardew Valley update 1.6 is on the way, with more new content than we first expected
Expect a new festival, secrets, dialogues, and more.
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STARDEW SECRETS | You can actually tuck your plushies into bed in Stardew Valley
After 2000 hours, one player finally discovered the adorable secret.
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RIDICULOUS LINEUP | Apple Arcade is adding Stardew Valley and more must-play games this July
Stardew Valley, Slay the Spire, and Ridiculous Fishing are on the way to the subscription service.
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PURPLE SURPRISE? | Stardew Valley players abuzz as ConcernedApe teases epic tool upgrade
Farming revolution on the horizon?
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CARAQUES ON | Haunted Chocolatier development paused while dev works on Stardew Valley 1.6 update
Eric Barone has temporarily paused development on his new project while he works on the 1.6 update for Stardew Valley.
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SELF DOUBT | VG247's The Best Games Ever Podcast – Ep.42: The best game you could complete as your real self
Could you be... a plumber?
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TWO YEARS LATER | Stardew Valley’s 1.5 update for mobile is finally here
iOS and Android players of the farming sim now have tonnes of new content to explore.
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love hurts | VG247's The Best Games Ever Podcast – Ep.15: Best game with a wedding in it
Till death do us part (or until we fall out over a podcast topic)
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game dev grind | Stardew Valley creator shares unseen screenshot of upcoming project, Haunted Chocolatier
Eric ‘ConcernedApe’ Barone says that progress is pretty good.
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modding-focused | A Stardew Valley update is in the works but don't expect it to be huge
Update 1.6 is coming.
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FREE FARMING | Nintendo Switch Online subscribers can try Stardew Valley for free next week
Confirmed for Europe, Australia and Japan so far.
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WELL DONE | Stardew Valley has sold over 20 million copies worldwide on all platforms
That a nice, round number.
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dear diary | The Catch-Up: What Team VG247 played in the holidays
As you all know, the holidays are for sitting in your pyjamas and doing a whole lot of nothing. Which also means video games. Here's what we got up to during the break.
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FOR THE MODDERS | Stardew Valley's latest update features some important technical changes for modders
There are some general fixes in the update as well.
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15 million farmers | Stardew Valley crosses 15 million sold as creator focuses on new game
It's very popular.
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Stardew Valley Guide - Essential Tips to Help You Become the Ultimate Farmer
Everything you need to know to go from rags to riches in Stardew Valley.
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