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'All your save files will be fully intact': Eric Barone confirms that Stardew Valley's 1.6 update isn't out to delete your progress

A picture of a cosy bedroom in Stardew Valley, complete with a plushie who is NOT in bed like they are supposed to be.

We're weeks away from the launch of Stardew Valley's 1.6 update, which is set to add all sorts of stuff to different aspects of the game, like festivals, dialogue, and even a new farm type. But as the clock winds down to March 19, some players are worried about what will happen to their save files. 

In response to a fan asking about the best way to experience 1.6, Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone, the creator of Stardew Valley, tweeted that you'll be able to see most of the new content if you carry on with your old save file, "but I still might recommend a new file just for fun and to see everything in context." 

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