How To Mod Stardew Valley

Enhance Your Stardew Valley Experience with Mods!

While the latest Stardew Valley update is exciting, modding offers even greater customization. Expand NPC storylines, add cosmetic items, and unleash your creativity. Here's how to mod Stardew Valley on Windows:

Step One: Backup Your Save (Recommended)

Protecting your farm is crucial. If you have a significant save file, back it up before modding. This is easily done:

1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
2. Type %appdata% and press Enter.
3. Navigate to the Stardew Valley folder, then the Saves folder.
4. Copy the contents to a safe location. This is optional for new games.

Step Two: Install SMAPI

SMAPI is the essential mod loader. Download it directly from the official website. Remember:

• Extract the downloaded ZIP file to a convenient location (desktop or downloads folder). Do not extract it into the Stardew Valley mods folder.
• Run SMAPI and select "Install on Windows." Follow the on-screen instructions. SMAPI is a loader, not a mod itself.

Step Three: Game Client Configuration (If Necessary)

If using Steam, GOG Galaxy, or the Xbox App, you might need extra steps to maintain achievement tracking and playtime. Refer to the SMAPI documentation for specific instructions on configuring your game client.

Step Four: Installing Mods

Now for the fun part!

Nexus Mods is a popular source for Stardew Valley mods. Download mods (usually as ZIP files), extract them, and place the extracted files into the Stardew Valley Mods folder. The Mods folder location varies depending on your game client:

• Steam: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Stardew Valley
• GOG Galaxy: C:\Program Files (x86)\GOG Galaxy\Games\Stardew Valley
• Xbox App: C:\XboxGames\Stardew Valley

With thousands of mods available, endless possibilities await!

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