Getting Started with your Stardew Valley 1.6 Server with Shockbyte

With the recent release of Stardew Valley version 1.6, many new features have been added to the base game, all of which are supported by Shockbyte dedicated Stardew Valley servers! Whether it be the new mastery system, the new meadowlands farm type, or even just new mods, you can experience it all with your friends using a Stardew Valley dedicated server.

Want to purchase a 24/7 Stardew Valley Server? Click here to visit our store page for a server with instant activation! We use a headless server mod to run a server 24/7, which pauses when no players are online and has a crop saver feature so you don't have to worry about losing your crops when offline.


The Meadowlands Farm

The new Meadowlands farm type comes with a much bigger area for players to explore, perfect for larger groups of players. Complete with ponds, a river, new blue grass, and a free chicken coop to start with, you might not even want to leave your farm anymore!


The Mastery Cave

Along with the 1.6 update came the all new mastery system and Mastery Cave. After reaching level 10 in all 5 player skills, you will gain access to the Mastery Cave, here you can unlock even more perks and abilities worthy of the Stardew Valley endgame.


New Festivals and Events

To spice up your Stardew Valley gameplay ConcernedApe added a handful new events and festivals into the Stardew Valley base game. Hop onto your Stardew Valley dedicated server and take part in the Desert Festival, Trout Derby, Squid Fest, and more!


New Fish, Pets, Crops, Quests, and More!

Alongside the new farm, festivals, and mastery system, there are also new crops, pets, quest lines, collectables, and so much more added in the Stardew Valley 1.6 update. Feel free to check out the official patch notes for a full list of everything new, changed, and fixed in the Stardew Valley 1.6.


Hosting a Stardew Valley 1.6 Server

Dedicated servers for Stardew Valley offer many more customization options compared to standard multiplayer sessions. To enhance your server hosting experience, we recommend reviewing our getting started guide. This guide provides useful information on customization possibilities and helpful tips to simplify the process.

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Mitchell Smith

Managing Director @ Shockbyte

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