Hat Mouse Has Gone Missing For Some Stardew Valley Players, But They'll Be Back Really Soon Promises ConcernedApe

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The recent update has resulted in some players' losing the lovable Hat Mouse, instead finding the building to be abandoned and hats still purchasable without them. With the recent release of update 1.6 finally hitting the console and mobile versions, as well as a speedy 1.6.9 update across the board for PC too, it's to be expected a few bugs would come through the cracks.

This strange missing Hat Mouse bug in 1.6.9 has been verified to be an issue for just those playing the game in Spanish, as confirmed by developer ConcernedApe. According to the creator, this will be fixed in an upcoming patch. While players will be unable to see the Hat Mouse character in their current saves, they can still interact and purchase hats with no problems, making this a visual-only issue. As a very minor bug encounter, players shouldn't expect their games to be impacted much at all, with a fix on the way.

The missing Hat Mouse is a very small bug for the game, and the main reason why it matters at all is because Hat Mouse is a firm favorite in the fanbase. Hat Mouse doesn't play much of a role in the game other than selling hats, but their mysterious origins and cute use of the word phrase "" means that losing them in your game is bound to be disappointing, even if it's only temporary.

A Stardew Valley player shares their 1.6 Update tip that could be a massive game-changer for anyone who isn't aware of its recent addition.

While any bugs in games aren't ideal, 's 1.6.9 update has seen very minimal issues reported. With the occasional player noting minor grievances in the form of crafting bugs, freezing gameplay, and some other little details, it generally seems to be performing without much issue for most. Updated single-handedly for the most part by ConcernedApe, it continues to be impressive that one man alone can update with such little game-breaking bugs or issues.

The 1.6 update itself is rather huge too, including so much new content from a new Meadowlands farm, crops, and the