Stardew Valley Update 1.6.4 Patch Notes: New Mines and Fish Frenzies

A surprise new Stardew Valley update has just dropped and it’s filled to the brim with some exciting features, balance changes, quality-of-life tweaks, and much more. The 1.6.4 patch comes almost a month after solo developer Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone released the massive 1.6 update, a release that expanded the indie farming gem with fresh content. While 1.6 was initially meant to launch as a smaller patch, it was anything but with its hundreds of hours’ worth of new gameplay. It appears that the dev isn’t done spicing the beloved pixel-style game up just yet even now weeks after the iconic 1.6 drop as the recent 1.6.4 update brings even more activities and additions to enjoy.

Whether you’re a fan of the cozy farming game for its leisurely features such as fishing or enjoy it more for its challenging moments like those found within the mines, you’re bound to find something to look forward to in the new Stardew Valley 1.6.4 patch notes. There are 40 new mine layouts total, including 20 “alternate” layouts for the base mines once you’ve reached the bottom and 20 entirely different layouts for the volcano mines after you’ve first completed them. You’ll also find fresh fish frenzies as you play, the bubble-like spots that pop up containing more frequent bites and treasure.

Update 1.6.4 expands upon the previous patch’s raccoon family questline, too, with a new cutscene and special shop items. You may also notice that some of your items have different uses now, including vinegar and its new-found effect on mossy trees. If you’re extremely lucky, Ring of Luck equipped or not, you might even catch a glimpse of some helpful fluttery friends on your farm following this patch. ConcernedApe has added some whimsical, wonderful new content with 1.6.4, and you’ll want to acquaint yourself with its features before diving in.

For a better understanding of the additions and changes, here’s everything new in the Stardew Valley 1.6.4 patch notes.