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What's new in the Stardew Valley 1.6 Update?

The Stardew Valley update released on Tuesday, March 19th and added a host of new content for players. The update is available currently on PC, Mac, and Linux, with console and mobile updates coming soon. The update is free for all players who own the game. If you want to track everything new in the update, you can do so on on stardew.app!

New Items (which can be tracked on stardew.app):

BroccoliBroccoliThe flowering head of a broccoli plant. The tiny buds give it a unique texture.
CarrotCarrotA fast-growing, colorful tuber that makes for a great snack.
Dried FruitDried FruitChewy pieces of dried fruit.
Dried MushroomsDried MushroomsA package of gourmet mushrooms.
MossMossA special type of plant that grows in shady areas.
Mystic SyrupMystic SyrupA very rare syrup that is said to have magic properties.
PowdermelonPowdermelonNamed for the powdery coating that forms on the surface, this melon is crisp and sweet, with a delicate flavor.
RaisinsRaisinsIt's said to be the Junimos' favorite food.
Smoked FishSmoked FishA whole fish, smoked to perfection.
Summer SquashSummer SquashA curved yellow squash that is harvested while immature, and still tender.

New Fish (which can be tracked on stardew.app):

Cave JellyCave JellyA rare jelly found in underground lakes.
GobyGobySome types of Gobies can climb up waterfalls.
River JellyRiver JellyA rare jelly found in freshwater.
Sea JellySea JellyA rare jelly found in the ocean.

New Special Items (which can be tracked on stardew.app):

ForestMagicForest MagicYou are one with forest magic...

New Powers (which can be tracked on stardew.app):

Book_PriceCataloguePrice CatalogueYou can now see the value of your items.
Book_MarlonMapping Cave SystemsYou get a 50% discount on Marlon's item retrieval service.
Book_SpeedWay Of The Wind pt. 1You run a little bit faster.
Book_Speed2Way Of The Wind pt. 2You run a little bit faster.
Book_VoidMonster CompendiumMonsters have a small chance to drop double loot.
Book_FriendshipFriendship 101You become friends with people a little faster.
Book_DefenseJack Be Nimble, Jack Be ThickGain +1 Defense.
Book_WoodcuttingWoody's SecretFelled trees have a 5% chance to yield double the wood.
Book_WildSeedsRaccoon JournalWeeds have a greater chance to yield mixed seeds.
Book_RoeJewels Of The SeaFishing treasure chests have a chance to yield roe.
Book_BombsDwarvish Safety ManualBombs deal 25% less damage to you.
Book_CrabbingThe Art O' CrabbingCrab pots have a 25% chance to yield double.
Book_TrashThe Alleyway BuffetYou have a greater chance to find items in the trash.
Book_DiamondsThe Diamond HunterAll stones have a chance to drop a diamond when mined by hand.
Book_MysteryBook of MysteriesYou have a slightly greater chance to find Mystery Boxes.
Book_HorseHorse: The BookYou gain a little extra speed when riding a horse.
Book_ArtifactTreasure Appraisal GuideYou will fetch a better price when selling artifacts.
Book_GrassOl' SlitherlegsYou will now run a lot faster through grass and crops.
Book_AnimalCatalogueAnimal CatalogueYou can access Marnie's shop when she's not around.

New Mastery Perks (which can be tracked on stardew.app):

Mastery_FarmingFarming MasteryYou can now find Golden Animal Crackers, which permanently doubles a farm animal's produce. Doesn't work on pigs.
Mastery_FishingFishing MasteryYou can now encounter Golden Fishing Chests.
Mastery_ForagingForaging MasteryYou now find Golden Mystery Boxes, which contain superior items.
Mastery_MiningMining MasteryGem-bearing rocks now grant twice the gems.
Mastery_CombatCombat MasteryUnlocks a new equipment slot for trinkets. Trinkets can be found while adventuring and grant special powers.

There's also a ton of other content - such as the Perfection Waviers on Ginger Island that allow you to skip finding walnuts, the Desert Festival, Green Rain, new 8 player multiplayer lobbies, and more!

To aid your journey, we've updated stardew.app to include all the new items, fish, and powers. You can now track everything new in the 1.6 update on the site. We hope you enjoy the update and have fun exploring all the new content!