When I got the chance to review Stardew Valley for Polygon in 2016, I had no idea how huge it would become. What I found during my review period was a quiet, succinct, and engrossing game about doing ...

Editor's Note: This review takes a fresh look at Stardew Valley after its 1.6 update on PC, replacing our previous review from 2018. You can read more about our review policies and philosophy here.

UPDATE: Exact launch timings for Stardew Valley update 1.6 have been revealed by the developer. While release times will vary by platform, Stardew Valley developer ConcernedApe confirmed that the ...

Zunair Shafiq has been writing and gaming since he was a kid and now spends most of his time combining the two. He wants to play every game, good or bad, but has a soft corner for Simulation and ...

Once you spend 50 days in the valley or you collect a prize ticket, you’ll unlock Mystery Boxes. After you meet one of these requirements, a short cutscene will play while you sleep, showing Mr. Qi ...

We may not have a date for Stardew Valley's next major update, but we have confirmation that it's happening. Eric Barone, the developer behind the hit farming sim, announced that there will be a 1.7 ...

Zunair Shafiq has been writing and gaming since he was a kid and now spends most of his time combining the two. He wants to play every game, good or bad, but has a soft corner for Simulation and ...

Monica is a writer, artist, musician, and indie game developer, loving all things related to video games. She’s a woman with a bit of adoration for every game genre. From her first experience with ...

There are various skills that you can use in Stardew Valley that are tied to aspects of the game like farming, cooking, combat, and more. These skills can gain experience the more you use them, which ...