Stardew Valley's 1.6.9 Update is finally here but for those who are struggling to enjoy it due to technical hiccups, creator ConcernedApe has a simple but odd fix. While the vast majority of Farmers, especially those on consoles and mobile, are busy digging into the latest patch and all its secrets, some players are reporting major performance issues. It's uncommon for a game like Stardew Valley but when so many systems are layered on top of one another, it stands to reason that some stuttering may occasionally occur.
Posting on X (formerly Twitter), ConcernedApe noted that he's aware of the technical problems, explaining that the best way to fix it right now is to "remove all hats from pets."
How this is impacting Stardew Valley's performance is unknown but the creator did quip that the in-fiction explanation behind the problem is "a strange rash affecting pets' ears in Zuzu City." The developer also noted that the team will address the issue as soon as possible, but did not provide a specific release date for a hotfix.
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