Stardew Valley Console Multiplayer Will Be on the Nintendo Switch First

Since Stardew Valley was released, fans have been eagerly awaiting the release of its multiplayer mode. Now, more than a year after the game’s initial release, multiplayer is headed to consoles and PCs. Surprisingly, the multiplayer functionality will be making its console debut on the Nintendo Switch.

During Nintendo’s “Nindies Showcase” presentation (which can be viewed on Nintendo.com) the company announced that Stardew Valley multiplayer will be debuting on the Switch this summer. According to Nintendo, it will be the first console to support Stardew Valley‘s multiplayer mode. ConcernedApe, the game’s developer, has confirmed that Stardew Valley co-op will be coming to the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One as well.

@EmotionalDaisy yes, I think it will come to Xbox and PS4 about 1 month after Switch

— ConcernedApe (@ConcernedApe) February 28, 2017

He also clarified that while the Switch would be the first console to get multiplayer, it will still be coming to PC first.

Just to clarify: the Switch Stardew Valley multiplayer announcement DOES NOT mean that PC will get multiplayer later. PC will still be first

— ConcernedApe (@ConcernedApe) February 28, 2017

If you’ve lost interest in Stardew Valley, you should give the multiplayer mode a closer look. It may convince you to head back to the farm.

If you’re going to be playing Stardew Valley for the first time on the Switch, make sure you look over our tips for beginners before you get started. Being a farmer is tough work, and there are a lot of things to learn.