Stardew Valley Creator Gives Update on Upcoming Switch Patch

Summary

• ConcernedApe is addressing the divorce crash and raccoon shop issues affecting the Nintendo Switch version of Stardew Valley.
• A Nintendo Switch patch resolving these problems is forthcoming.
• These issues have already been resolved on PC, console, and mobile platforms.

Stardew Valley developer, ConcernedApe, has announced via social media that a Nintendo Switch patch addressing the game-breaking divorce crash and raccoon shop bugs is imminent. While these issues have been resolved across PC, mobile, and other console versions, the Switch update remains in development.

Since its 2016 release, Stardew Valley has seen numerous updates, consistently adding content and addressing community-reported bugs. A recent update, addressing persistent issues, is nearing its Switch release.

ConcernedApe confirmed on Twitter that the patch resolving 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, surfaced following the launch of update 1.6 and have already been addressed on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. An earlier announcement around Christmas confirmed the Switch patch was under development.

Stardew Valley Switch Patch Addressing Divorce Crash and Raccoon Shop: Coming Soon

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

Despite addressing many issues, update 1.6 inadvertently introduced new problems. Its November console and mobile release revealed several bugs, including game-breaking ones. A swift emergency patch for the mobile version followed on November 15th, while fixes for other platforms continued.

The Stardew Valley community appreciates ConcernedApe's transparent communication and responsiveness. Although the Switch patch for the divorce crash and raccoon shop isn't yet available, players can expect its release shortly.