Following the initial reveal during September’s Nintendo Direct, developer ConcernedApe has officially released the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 update for Stardew Valley. In a festive surprise, the update debuted on Christmas Day and is available as a free entitlement for anyone who currently owns the game on the Switch platform.
For newcomers, the Stardew Valley Switch 2 Edition is priced at $14.99. Current players can transition to the enhanced version by downloading the “Upgrade Pack” directly from the Nintendo eShop. This hardware-specific iteration introduces several significant quality-of-life improvements, including native mouse control support, four-player local split-screen co-op, and expanded online multiplayer that now supports up to eight players. Additionally, leveraging the Switch 2’s Game Share feature, a single copy of the game is all that’s required to host a four-player local session with friends.
Full details regarding the technical specifications and features can be found on the official Nintendo eShop page.
To dive deeper into the world of Pelican Town, revisit the original Game Informer Stardew Valley review, or browse our latest recommendations for the top 10 cozy games to play right now.
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