25 Incredible Things You Didn't Know About the Stardew Valley 1.6 Update

TLDRDiscover 25 amazing features and secrets in the new Stardew Valley 1.6 update, including the Squid Fest, new Farmhouse renovations, secret cut scenes, fishing festivals, and more!

Key insights

Squid Fest, a new winter festival, offers rewards for catching squids.

The Bait Maker machine turns fish into bait, making fishing easier.

The Animal Catalog book allows access to Man's services even when she's closed.

Farmhouses can now be expanded with new rooms like a dining room and attic.

A secret cut scene can be unlocked by using the "out of bounce glitch" in the Summit.

Q&A

What is Squid Bait?

Squid Bait is an item that greatly increases the chances of catching squids when fishing.

How do I get the Animal Catalog book?

The Animal Catalog book can be purchased from Man for 5,000 gold.

What can I do with the expanded Farmhouse?

The expanded Farmhouse allows for new rooms like a dining room and attic, providing more space for customization and storage.

How do I unlock the secret cut scene?

The secret cut scene can be unlocked by using the "out of bounce glitch" to enter the Summit before completing the game and receiving Perfection.

What are the rewards for catching squids in Squid Fest?

Catching 10 squids in Squid Fest rewards the player with the Art of Crabbing book, which allows crab BS to produce two items when harvested.

Timestamped Summary

00:00The 1.6 update introduces 25 incredible new features and secrets.

00:09Squid Fest is a new winter festival that rewards players for catching squids.

00:23The Bait Maker machine turns fish into bait, making fishing easier.

00:42The Animal Catalog book allows access to Man's services even when she's closed.

01:10Farmhouses can now be expanded with new rooms like a dining room and attic.

01:32A secret cut scene can be unlocked by using the "out of bounce glitch" in the Summit.

01:41The Trout Derby is a new fishing festival in summer that rewards players for catching Rainbow Trout.

02:28Eating Ancient Fruit Jelly will reduce the player's energy by 1,500.