Stardew Valley Creator Gives Update on Upcoming Switch Patch

Summary

• ConcernedApe is addressing Stardew Valley's Nintendo Switch issues: a game-breaking divorce crash and problems with the raccoon shop.
• A Nintendo Switch patch resolving these issues is coming "as soon as possible."
• These problems are already fixed on PC, console, and mobile platforms.

Stardew Valley developer, ConcernedApe, announced on social media that a Nintendo Switch patch addressing a game-breaking divorce crash and raccoon shop issues is imminent. While these bugs have been resolved on PC, mobile, and other consoles, the Switch update is still under development.

Since its 2016 release, Stardew Valley has seen numerous updates, consistently adding content and fixing bugs reported by its dedicated community. A recent update addressed persistent issues, and the final piece of that puzzle—the Switch patch—is nearing completion.

ConcernedApe confirmed on Twitter that the patch fixing the divorce crash and raccoon shop problems is "still coming," though a specific release date remains unannounced. The developer assures players it will be released as soon as possible. These issues, among others, emerged following the launch of update 1.6 and were quickly addressed on other platforms. An earlier tweet around Christmas confirmed the Switch patch was in development; now, almost three weeks later, its release appears near.

Stardew Valley Switch Patch: Fixing Divorce Crash and Raccoon Shop Issues

Stardew Valley's major 1.6 update, released on PC in March, introduced significant new content, including new NPC dialogue with personalized gift reactions, the Meadowlands Farm, and additional festivals and events. Visual improvements, such as waterfalls, holiday decorations, and seasonal map variations, were also included.

While update 1.6 resolved many issues, subsequent patches unintentionally created new problems. The console and mobile releases in November revealed several issues, including critical bugs. A swift emergency patch addressed mobile problems on November 15th, while fixes for other platforms continued.

The Stardew Valley community appreciates ConcernedApe's transparent communication and quick responses. Although the Switch patch isn't yet available, players can be confident the developer is actively working on its release.