Stardew Valley creator Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone has finally released an update patch for Stardew Valley: Nintendo Switch 2 Editionwhich brings a number of crucial bug fixes to crafting, the ability to completely disable mouse controls, and tweaks to Switch 2 GameShare features. Stardew Valley: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition brings all the main elements of the original game, along with major improvements to graphics, local multiplayer and game mechanics, but some have struggled with various bugs that now seem to have been fixed.
When Stardew Valley first released in 2016, many fell in love with the adorable pixelated farming life sim game. Players and critics alike praised its wholesome storytelling, versatile mechanics, and memorable NPCs, and the game has since gone on to cement a legacy for itself as one of the best life-sim video games of all time. Fans were excited to see an improved version of the game heading to the Nintendo Switch 2, and despite some early complications on the developer side, ConcernedApe has assured fans that Stardew Valley: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is actively being worked on to give players the best experience.
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What's included in the new Stardew Valley Switch 2 update?
In a post on social media, ConcernedApe shared a brief set of patch notes for the February 2026 update for Stardew Valley: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. Players first started experiencing issues with the new version of the game shortly after its release in December 2025, though ConcernedApe and his small crew of developers quickly began working to address key issues. But a crucial flaw with creating in the Switch 2 version of Stardew Valley removed the incorrect ingredients from players' inventories and seemingly took some time to resolve, the bug was finally fixed with the February update. Other key changes include improvements to the Switch 2 mouse controls and a fix to ensure that network maintenance messages can be displayed in co-op game sessions.
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The Switch 2's GameShare feature also needed some patching in Stardew Valley: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition February 2026 update, with fixes to graphics corruption and parental control issues in GameShare sessions. For those unfamiliar, Switch 2 allows players to share a single copy of a supported game and share it locally on up to four Switch systems. While this makes collaboration sessions easier for families and friends, Stardew Valley players had struggled to enjoy GameShare with visual bugs and a lack of enabling parental controls for younger players who joined via GameShare. Thankfully, these issues and the others included in the patch notes have been sorted, with the full update now available for players in the US.
Unfortunately for fans in Europe and Japan, they'll have to wait a little longer before jumping into the Switch 2 version of the Stardew Valley. ConcernedApe reiterated a desire to address all bugs before the full Switch 2 Edition launches in other regions, though his latest message says those global releases “will follow in a few weeks.” Fans will no doubt recall the significant delay between the PC release of Stardew Valley Update 1.6 and the big expansion launch on consoles, though Switch 2 players are keeping their fingers crossed that Stardew Valley: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will have fewer bugs to sort out before they can finally jump into the improved version of Pelican Town.
ConcernedApe and his team have been balancing Switch 2 Edition fixes with work on the long-awaited update 1.7 for Stardew Valley and Apes next original game, Haunted Chocolatesalthough the latter remains a solo project for the creator for the time being. Interested fans can stay tuned for news on future updates too Stardew Valley: Nintendo Switch 2 Editionincluding the European and Japanese releases of the full Switch 2 version of the game and other patches released for the beloved farmer sim.
Stardew Valley: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Update Patch Notes for February 2026
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Fix for bug where crafting some items could remove incorrect ingredients from inventory.
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Improved mouse mode on Switch 2, with the option to disable it completely.
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Fixed some graphics corruption in Switch 2 GameShare.
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Ensure that network maintenance messages are displayed when starting co-op.
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Follow parental controls when joining Switch 2 GameShare sessions.
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February 26, 2016
- ESRB
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E for All (fantasy violence, mild blood, mild language, simulated gambling, use of alcohol and tobacco)
- Developer
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Worried Ape
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Worried Ape
