It takes a special type of game to remain popular for years after its initial release. Games like Stardew Valley are able to pull it off by sparking so much joy with its base content that it inspires players to contribute more to it themselves after mastering all the tips and tricks.
Sure, playing with friends can extend a game's life, but the best mods are what make it almost endless. However, the world of modding can be intimidating for newcomers who aren't used to manipulating game files.
Thankfully, the process isn't all that hard if you follow our simple guide. Recommended Videos Difficulty Moderate Duration 30 minutes What You Need Stardew Valley on PC SMAPI A Stardew Valley mod How to mod Stardew Valley While there may be ways to mod Stardew Valley on consoles, they would require a lot of technical knowledge and possibly even voiding your console's warranty through jailbreaking, so we will not be going over those methods.
Instead, we will focus on modding the PC version of the game, which is far easier and legal. Step 1: Install SMAPI via the official website here.
SMAPI is a mod loader made specifically for Stardew Valley that is compatible with both the GOG and Steam versions of the game.