Stardew Valley

Here’s Everything We Know About Stardew Valley’s New Multiplayer Mode

You're finally going to be able to play the most adorable game in the world with your mates.

Wednesday, August 2, 2017 - 15:55

Multiplayer for Stardew Valley should be in beta testing by the end of the year.

Right now it’s expected the beta will be on PC only with a view of rolling it out for full release in early 2018. While there are plans to bring multiplayer to consoles later next year, this will happen incrementally - so don’t expect anything *just* yet.

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Developer Chucklefish has confirmed that the work is mostly now complete, having rewritten 15,000 lines of code. Right now, there are no plans to introduce couch/local co-op or competitive play.

While the main host player will ultimately be in charge and make the main decisions, firing up multiplayer will enable friends to do a selection of activities available in the single-player game, from fishing to mining to farming, and each friend will have access to their own chest and cabins in friends’ games.

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You can even marry each other. You know, if you fancy it (and them!).

Don’t forget, Stardew Valley is also coming to Nintendo Switch later this year, and that too will eventually offer multiplayer modes.

While we’re on the topic of Nintendo Switch, if you’re desperate for the latest info on Super Mario Odyssey, look no further - we’ve got you covered.

Oh, and did you read this super cute story of a student achieving his dreams and working for Nintendo?

- By Vikki Blake @_vixx

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Effing Awesome Trailer: The Evil Within 2 - It's like Westworld meets Death Stranding meets the Evil Within! The trailer for Bethesda’s survival horror sequel debuted at E3 2017 and it's stunning.

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Game changer: Skyrim on Nintendo Switch - The Switch gets more exciting by the day as new loads of new games were revealed for it at its first E3. The remake we can't wait for? Skyrim given the Switch treatment. You'll never put it down.

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Good Boy: Boomer, Far Cry 5 - Far Cry 5 introduces the 'Guns For Hire' feature, where a character will help you on your mission. One of which is Boomer - a dog who will not only attack enemies but is also up for petting whenever you need some doggo love.

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Fan favourite: Beyond Good And Evil 2 - The biggest surprise of E3 2017, space adventure Beyond Good And Evil 2, a sequel to the beloved 2003 game, was revealed by Ubisoft - and fans could. not. Cope. Watch the CG trailer and feel the hype for yourself.

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