The long-awaited feature packed 1.5 update for Stardew Valley is scheduled for early next year and could be coming to the Nintendo Switch by the end of January it seems.
The news was announced by Concerned Ape on Twitter. He noted that the 1.5 update could be ready for consoles by the end of January, but he can not guarantee it at present.
The update brings with it a number of New Game updates including a Beach Farm as well as split screen (local) co-op mode, and much more. You can read the full list of changes here,
The 1.5 update will be coming to consoles early next year. It's possible it could be ready by the end of January but I can't guarantee that yet. Mobile has no release estimate yet.
— ConcernedApe (@ConcernedApe) December 27, 2020
About Stardew Valley
Stardew Valley is an open-ended country-life RPG.
You’ve inherited your grandfather’s old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home? It won’t be easy.
Ever since Joja Corporation came to town, the old ways of life have all but disappeared. The community centre, once the town’s most vibrant hub of activity, now lies in shambles. But the valley seems full of opportunity. With a little dedication, you might just be the one to restore Stardew Valley to greatness!
Turn an overgrown field into a lively farm! Raise animals, grow crops, start an orchard, craft useful machines, and more!
Improve your skills over time. As you make your way from a struggling greenhorn to a master farmer, you’ll level up in 5 different areas: farming, mining, combat, fishing, and foraging.
Become part of the local community. Over 30 unique characters living in Stardew Valley, each with their own daily schedule, birthday, unique mini-cut scenes, and new things to say throughout the week and year.
Explore a vast, mysterious cave. Encounter new and dangerous monsters, powerful weapons, new environments, valuable gemstones and other treasures as you venture deeper underground!
Breathe new life into the valley. Help restore Stardew Valley to its former glory by repairing the old community centre, or take the alternate route and join forces with Joja Corporation.
Court and marry a partner to share your life on the farm with. There are 10 available bachelors and bachelorettes to woo, each with unique character progression cut scenes!
Spend a relaxing afternoon at one of the local fishing spots. The waters are teeming with seasonal varieties of delicious fish. Craft bait, bobbers, and crab pots to help you in your journey toward catching every fish and becoming a local legend!
