Stardew Valley continues to evolve as its Nintendo Switch 2 Edition officially launches, delivering a free upgrade for current players on Nintendo Switch.
Developed by Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone, Stardew Valley has become a staple among farming and life simulation fans since its original release, amassing millions of players globally and maintaining an active, passionate community.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, initially teased during the September Nintendo Direct, brings a suite of improvements and features designed to leverage the power of the new console, while rewarding longtime fans. As of December 26, 2025, the Stardew Valley Switch 2 Edition is available on the US eShop, with additional regions expected to follow shortly.
Players who already own Stardew Valley on Nintendo Switch can easily upgrade to the Switch 2 Edition at no extra cost.
For those eager to access the update but not seeing it in their local eShop, it is currently possible to download the upgrade from the US storefront. Eric Barone, best known by his handle ConcernedApe, acknowledged fan anticipation and apologized for the longer-than-expected wait.
In a recent statement shared via social media, Barone conveyed, "An announcement is coming very soon—thank you for your patience." Looking ahead, Barone has also begun to hint at new content arriving with the highly anticipated 1.7 update to Stardew Valley.
"Expect to see more character interactions and social content.
As tradition, there's a new farm type on the way.
There's a wealth of additional features planned, but I'll keep those under wraps for now," he conveyed in an update to the community. The Switch 2 Edition is designed to provide the ultimate Stardew Valley experience for Nintendo fans.
It introduces mouse control support, a four-player split-screen mode, expanded eight-player online multiplayer, and notably, GameShare functionality.
This last feature enables Switch and Switch 2 users who don’t own the game to join multiplayer sessions, further lowering barriers for community play. Since launching on the Nintendo platform, Stardew Valley has captivated a dedicated Switch audience, and the free upgrade underscores ConcernedApe's ongoing commitment to his player base.
As the Switch 2 Edition rolls out across more territories, both new and longtime fans alike have much to look forward to as Stardew Valley’s growth continues into 2026.
Developed by Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone, Stardew Valley has become a staple among farming and life simulation fans since its original release, amassing millions of players globally and maintaining an active, passionate community.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, initially teased during the September Nintendo Direct, brings a suite of improvements and features designed to leverage the power of the new console, while rewarding longtime fans. As of December 26, 2025, the Stardew Valley Switch 2 Edition is available on the US eShop, with additional regions expected to follow shortly.
Players who already own Stardew Valley on Nintendo Switch can easily upgrade to the Switch 2 Edition at no extra cost.
For those eager to access the update but not seeing it in their local eShop, it is currently possible to download the upgrade from the US storefront. Eric Barone, best known by his handle ConcernedApe, acknowledged fan anticipation and apologized for the longer-than-expected wait.
In a recent statement shared via social media, Barone conveyed, "An announcement is coming very soon—thank you for your patience." Looking ahead, Barone has also begun to hint at new content arriving with the highly anticipated 1.7 update to Stardew Valley.
"Expect to see more character interactions and social content.
As tradition, there's a new farm type on the way.
There's a wealth of additional features planned, but I'll keep those under wraps for now," he conveyed in an update to the community. The Switch 2 Edition is designed to provide the ultimate Stardew Valley experience for Nintendo fans.
It introduces mouse control support, a four-player split-screen mode, expanded eight-player online multiplayer, and notably, GameShare functionality.
This last feature enables Switch and Switch 2 users who don’t own the game to join multiplayer sessions, further lowering barriers for community play. Since launching on the Nintendo platform, Stardew Valley has captivated a dedicated Switch audience, and the free upgrade underscores ConcernedApe's ongoing commitment to his player base.
As the Switch 2 Edition rolls out across more territories, both new and longtime fans alike have much to look forward to as Stardew Valley’s growth continues into 2026.
