Summary
The animals ofStardew Valleyare all adorable in their own way butone fan explicitly proved that pigs are the one exception to the rule. Ever since ConcernedApe’s Farming RPG launched in 2016, the community has been divided on the pig sprite with many insisting that the abundance of wrinkles and scrunched-up faces make for aesthetically unappealing creatures. In comparison toother livestock options like cows, goats, and sheep,Pig’s may bring in plenty of cash with their truffles but they certainly don’t make for an appealing farmyard.
Over on Reddit,userbestestdudeperfectly illustrated the pigs' terrifying aura by sharing images of their fake mod projectwhich suggests replacing each sprite with a 4K hand-drawn version.
The results speak for themselves asthe cow, chicken, and cat are all adorable but turning the pig into a faithfully recreated illustration results in an unsightly abomination. The creator quips that they stayed true to the pig’s original shape and lines; While the mod isn’t actually in development, it’s still a fun nod at one of the community’s pet peeves.
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While bestestdude may not be working on a hand-drawn mod,Stardew Valleysports tens of thousands of add-ons to aesthetically overhaul the game. Staying on the topic of pigs,several users have created mods with the sole intent of making pigs cuter, placing them more in line withaCowor aSheep. Others have sought to re-do every sprite in the entire game, creating menus of detailed pixel art to better translate every vegetable, piece of furniture, and character portrait.
Even more mods are designed to completely overhaul Pelican Town’s overall look as some creators strive to recreate medieval villages orconstantly spooky witch covens.Some of the most popular “make-overs” include turning the hamlet into a fairy-themed wonderland or a Victorian-inspired village.Stardew Valleyis a remarkably flexible gamethat offers a plethora of options for those willing to play around with its code and develop custom content.
Despite theStardew Valleycommunity loathing how pigs look,it’s doubtful that ConcernedApe has any plans to overhaul the animal’s design. The creator is currently hard at work porting the 1.6 Update over to consoles and mobile while also making progress on the next PC patch. Fortunately,with the help of modders, anything is possible, even for those who want to, somehow, make their pigs even more hideous.
