Update 1.6 Stardew Valley smashes Steam records

The PC version of Stardew Valley Update 1.6 is currently available, and it's already smashing user records on Steam.

After months of anticipation, developer Eric "Concerned Ape" Barone released the content drop today, adding a ton of new features and improvements to the cherished farming simulation. Fans are also finding it to be a bit of a moment, as SteamDB reports that Stardew Valley's player count is at all-time highs.

Currently, over 136,000 gamers are logged on to Steam alone as of the publication of this story. Additionally, that number is rising quickly, shattering the previous high of 94,879 set in January 2021. It's also important to note that Stardew Valley 1.6 is accessible on GOG, and according to Barone, Game Pass will receive the update shortly.

The build-up to Stardew Valley's introduction suggests that version 1.6 may be the most anticipated release yet. Over the past two weeks, Barone has been publishing individual sentences from the patch notes to pique fan enthusiasm. These have varied from fascinating to amusing, with some highlights including the addition of the ability to drink mayonnaise (ew) and adjustments to resource collection that improve quality of life. Numerous intriguing changes have been made throughout the patch notes, which explains why so many gamers are opting to play now—many even for the first time.

Mobile devices, PlayStation, Switch, and Xbox consoles can all play Stardew Valley; however, the 1.6 update is not currently accessible on those platforms. A release date has not yet been disclosed by Barone. If you're among the thousands of players planning to customize their in-game experience today, you may want to start by reading the developer's opinions about modding in 1.6. Additionally, you should definitely see how the game develops going forward.