Stardew Valleyfans are discovering that since Update 1.6 was implemented,they can now take items that don’t belong to them. The update was launched on PC in March and on consoles in November, and since then players have been slowly discovering everything the large expansion added. One of these things, it turns out, is the ability for players to steal, or rather “rehome” certain items from NPCs and outdoor spaces.
Reddit userwatadopillowwas admiring the fall lanterns that appear inStardew Valleywhen the new season arrives, when theyrealized that they could actually take the lanterns. Fans joke that this seems out of character for the wholesome title. RedditorSilver_wolf_76notes that they “Did not expect CA to add theft to 1.6,” referring to thegame’s beloved creator, Concerned Ape. Despite this silliness, many appreciate the chance to snag some free outdoor items to add to their farm decor.
Stardew Valley Now Allows Players To Take Items That Aren’t Theirs
NPCs Don’t Seem To Mind SDV Players “Repurposing” Their Belongings
Most of the claimable item discoveries were made by accident, with players trying to get something else and realizing they could pick up certain items. Some of the other items that fans report can now be picked up and used as decoration in players' own farms and homes includeJack O’Lanterns, the bus stop’s “day off” sign, and a few more.
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Thedecorative pumpkins are an especially popular item for players to repurpose since they’re so cute and festive for the Fall. However, some fans found out the hard way thatthe pumpkins are still considered organic, and will decay when the season changes, much like in real life. Luckily, these can be stored indoors until it’s time to place them out when Fall rolls around again, and players can snag a few more pumpkins from Robin and other residents of Pelican Town.
Fans Aren’t Sure It’s Wise To Steal From The Graveyard In Stardew Valley
Players Are Joking That’s How You Get A Haunted Farm
While it’s one thing to steal from your neighbors, stealing lanterns from the graveyard seems to be in a whole other category. Fans point out thatit might not be wise to take anything from a place of rest, as Reddit userDio_naeanotes in mock accusation, “Oh so it’s you who’s been stealing from my Grandpa’s grave…”
Protokaion Reddit evensuggests that stealing from a graveyard should lead to a haunted farm, which would definitely be a cool feature. Concerned Ape is known for implementing random treats for the community, like theridiculous “stair shorts” Easter egg. It’s quite possible that CA will see the Reddit post and take inspiration from it, so players might want to be careful where they steal from inStardew Valleyin the future.
Stardew Valley Players Are Still Discovering All The New Update 1.6 Features
From Santa To Multiplayer, Update 1.6 Was Packed With Content
Even thoughStardew ValleyUpdate 1.6 has been out on PC for months, players are still discovering new content every day. The updatebrought a huge amount of new content to an already robust game full of events, activities, and lore. In fact, making the update was so involved that developer ConcernedApe had tostop working on his current project, theHaunted Chocolatier, to push the update out to consoles six months after it became available to PC players.
As fans continue to explore the game and all it has to offer,surprising discoveries like accidental theft are slowly being revealed. Many of these new updates aren’t even mentioned in the patch notes, making them even more exciting when they’re revealed. Other Easter eggs that have been revealed since the update went up include the appearance of Santa in Stardew, the ability tofeed the horse a carrotto give it a speed boost, and even anexperimental multiplayer featurethat can be accessed via the Konami Code.
Our Take: Maybe Petty Theft Does Add More Immersion
Stardew Valley Lets Players Choose How They Play
Petty theft may seem like a silly throwaway addition to the game, butit’s a great example of how the game manages to be immersive in the smallest of ways.Some players who come across an item they like in an NPC’s front yard just claim it as their own and move on with their lives. Others, though, feel bad for taking items from the characters and instead choose to buy the Jack O’Lantern from Spirit’s Eve instead of stealing it from Robin.
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Still, other players choose the chaotic neutral route, likeExtreme_Ad3683on Reddit, who writes that “every day that Pam is not at the bus I steal her wood sign that she leaves a note in. every. single. one.” Userstarlightkyytakes the shenanigans a step even further, stating that they alwayssteal the sign and rewrite over it with a grumpy message.All the little ways in which players can form attachments and become more involved with the characters are part of what made this beloved indie game such a favorite among gamers and non-gamers alike.
Giving the community the option to take items that aren’t theirs is just one more way that the game allows us to be either the good guy or the villain in little ways. It’s a fantastic example of how versatile the title is, as players choose to do the right thing or gleefully wreak havoc on the lives of theStardew Valleycharacters.
