Existing Nintendo Switch owners are eligible for a complimentary upgrade to the new edition.
Stardew Valley has officially launched on the Nintendo Switch 2, arriving on the eShop with a $14.99 price tag. Those who already own the game on the original Nintendo Switch hardware can transition to this enhanced version at no additional cost.
Key Features of the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition:
- Intuitive mouse-style controls: streamlining furniture placement and inventory management.
- Local couch co-op support for up to four players.
- Expanded online multiplayer, now hosting up to eight participants.
- Game Share functionality, allowing four individuals to enjoy the game using a single digital copy.
The masterpiece of solo developer Eric Barone (ConcernedApe), Stardew Valley first captured hearts on PC via Steam on February 26, 2016. Since its debut, the title has seen a massive multi-platform rollout: arriving on Linux and Mac in July 2016, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in December 2016, the original Nintendo Switch in October 2017, PS Vita in May 2018, and mobile versions for iOS and Android in 2018 and 2019, respectively.
Source: iXBT.games