How to play co-op multiplayer in Stardew Valley

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While playing the hit farming and life simulator Stardew Valley alone is a worthwhile experience, trying to take care of a growing farm all by yourself can be difficult. Luckily, if you have one or a few friends who love Stardew Valley just as much as you, starting a farm in a multiplayer co-op mode is available. It's never been a better time to start a farm with your friends, as the huge 1.6 update introduced tons of new features for players new and old to enjoy.

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What You Need

• Stardew Valley on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch

• Up to seven other Stardew Valley players

The only caveat is that it may not be as simple as you thought, depending on which platforms you and your friends have, or whether you want to play it through couch co-op instead of online. Even if you know all the tips and tricks, playing and running a co-op farm in Stardew Valley can be vastly different than playing alone.

Cross-platform console limitations

While multiplayer is available for players on PC and console, it is not accessible for mobile users. Also, Stardew Valley does not offer cross-platform support. This means that you can only have an online farm together if you own the game on the same system.

PC players must stick with other PC players, and the same goes for PlayStation 4/PlayStation 5, Xbox One/Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch users. Also, all players must be on the same update. Once the 1.6 update releases for consoles and mobile, console players will be able to play online with the latest version of the game.

How to start an online co-op Stardew Valley game

As a reminder, one to eight players can can play on one co-op Stardew Valley farm together. Also, you must all be playing the game on PC or all on console.

Step 1: Have one player, the host, select the Co-Op option from the Stardew Valley main menu.

Step 2: Select the Host tab, then choose the Host New Farm option.

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