As part of the release of the 1.6 update for Stardew Valley on console and mobile platforms, ConcernedApe has included a hidden ex๐จtra for those playing on mobile devices โ Multiplayer.
Multiplayer is something that players on PC and console have been able to enjoy since the 1.3.27 update way back in 2018, but itโs sโomething very new and exciting for mobile players. However, itโs also experimental and not without issue, with ConcernedApe giving the following warnings about the feature:
- You can only connect to farms via an IP
- Connecting to a farm or trying to host a farm on a cell phone network will likely result in issues such as lack of connection, disturbed gameplay, and crashes
Ape also notes that as this is a very new and experimental feature๐งธ, bugs and issues may still be present. To avoid frustration, try to go into this process without the expectation of a flawless experience.
How to unlock mobile multiplayer in Stardew Valley

Even unlocking the ability to play with friends is a bit of a process, and it involves at least the first part of the much-loved Konami Code. In case you have ๐ฑno idea what the Konami Code is, itโs as follows:
- Up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A, Start
You can disregard the โB, A, Startโ part of this, but youโll need to rememberโ the rest in order to unlock Multiplayer on mobile devi๊ฆces.

When you first open up Stardew Valley on a phone or tablet, youโll get the same old menu screen with the logo, and options to start a new game or ๐load a game at the bottom. Take a closer look at the logo, and take note of the four sets of leaves. Each set of leaves corresponds to a direction, as shown below:

Youโll need to to๐งuch the leaves in order of the Konami Code๐, so:
- Up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right
Bear in mind that the press only counts if you hear the leaves rustle when you touch them. Then press the โ?โ button iโจn the bottom right corner of the screen, exit the window that pops ๏ทบup, and you should now have the โCo-opโ button available to press on the home screen menu.
How to host or join a game in mobile Multiplayer in Stardew Valley

Sadly, the mobile Multiplayer does not allow for farm โdiscoveryโ, meaning youโllโ need to either hand out your IP address if๊ฆบ youโre looking to host a game, or know the hosts IP address if youโre wanting to join a game.
According to ConcernedApe, the way to get the best experience out๐ฒ of mobile Multiplayer is to connect to a PC-hosted farm from a high-end mobile device on a local network, such as Wi-Fi. However, this doesnโt mean you canโt try to set up a game or connect via cell phone data, but you may need to set up a mobile wi-fi hotspot in order for things to run as smoothly as possible.
This does mean that mobile Multiplayer is more intended for players who are in the same location, rather than those who are playing together from a distance. As well as this, all players must be playing the same software version of Stardew Valley in order to connect with each other.

If youโre looking to host a game, youโll need to set up the farm and make sure theเผre are cabins available for anyone who will eventually join. Then, anyone who trying to join will need to enter ๐the IP Address of whoever is hosting. To avoid disconnection issues, the host should find out their IP Address before setting up their farm, and can do so in either of the following ways:
- For iOS users: Settings > Wi-Fi > Click the โiโ next to your Wi-Fi name > Look up IP Address
- For Android users: Settings > Network & Internet > Internet > Click the cog next to your Wi-Fi name > Look for IP Address
Published: Nov 6, 2024 10:02 am