Now that the 1.5 update for Stardew Valley is out, it turns out that Willy has something substantial to hide behind his secret door. The loveable fisherman of Stardew Valley has a private ship to a mysterious new location for players.
The 1.5 update is another major addition to the indie game, popular for its farming, cast, and relaxing vibes. While the patch list is huge, highlights include new characters and quests, as well as a new farm type. The 1.5 update Stardew Valley update adds a host of new content, but left some bits secret.
One of the changes left out of the notes was fisherman Willy’s secret door and what is behind it. The door, a tease for the new patch, adds one of the biggest expansions yet. Willy is keeping an ancient boat behind there that can take players to a new jungle map. The area is not just for show, as it houses unique puzzles, stories, and even a farmable spot. Though, as part of Stardew Valley's endgame content, the jungle cannot be accessed until players complete a series of milestones.
To even unlock the door in Willy’s shop, a player must finish every bundle in the Stardew Valley Community Center or finish the Joja Mart quest. This can take a while for farmers starting out, but once completed they will receive a letter from Willy about the ancient boat. From there, a collect-a-thon begins to gather the necessary supplies to repair the ship. Players will need five Iridium Bars, four Battery Packs, 200 Hardwood Logs, and 1000 gold for the ticket.
Stardew Valley truly feels like the gift that keeps on giving. With only one original developer, Eric Barone, it released from humble beginnings. Since then, the incredible popularity has led this farming simulator to get multiple platform versions and consistent updates. The 1.5 update also adds local, split-screen co-op, a top request since multiplayer was made a part of the game. Overall, the boat quest and jungle location will give players even more content to explore, further improving the experience.
However, some may feel as though the jungle quest has too much focus on endgame. With a new beach farm type in 1.5, players may have started a brand new save file. Completing all the Community Center bundles and gathering the required boat materials is a challenge. Therefore, it could take a while for new farmers to even access the jungle content, if at all. That said, enjoying the game at one's own pace is key to the Stardew Valley experience. So, fans of the game will likely view this addition as a positive as it provides sorely needed endgame content
Stardew Valley is available now on Android, iOS, PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One.