Stardew Valley is a relaxing and charming farming simulator that lets you create your character and live a rural life in a small town. You can grow crops, raise animals, fish, mine, craft, and even romance the local villagers. You can also play with your friends online, and join or create a farm with up to three other players.
However, you might be wondering if Stardew Valley supports cross-platform play, meaning that you can play with your friends on different devices, such as PC, Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, Android, or iOS. In this article, we will answer this question and explain how to play with friends on different devices.
Is Stardew Valley Cross Platform?
The short answer is no, Stardew Valley does not support cross platform play between any of the devices that the game is available on. You can only play with your friends if they are on the same device as you.
For example, if you are playing Stardew Valley on the Switch and your friend is playing it on the PS4, you will not be able to join each other’s farm. This is because each device has its version of the game, and they are not compatible with each other.
The only exception to this is if you are playing on different versions of the PC game. Stardew Valley supports cross platform play between Steam, GOG, and Windows 10 Store versions of the game. However, you cannot cross play with the mobile versions of the game on Android or iOS.
The developer of Stardew Valley, ConcernedApe, has not made any new announcements about adding cross platform play to the game. In 2018, he said “Unfortunately, there will not be crossplay. The technical barriers are very high.
It’s still something I want to add and I promise to look into it more closely, but priority is getting the update out there.” Since then, there have been no updates on this topic, so it is safe to assume that cross platform play will not be added to Stardew Valley.
How to Play With Friends on Different Devices?
If you want to play with your friends on different devices, you have two options:
- You can buy the game on the same device as your friends, and play with them online. Stardew Valley is available on PC, Xbox One, PS4, Switch, Android, and iOS, and it is relatively cheap compared to other games. You can also transfer your saved data between PC and mobile devices, using a file manager app.
- You can use a third-party software or service that allows you to stream your game from one device to another, and play with your friends online. For example, you can use Steam Remote Play, Parsec, or Rainway, to stream your PC game to your phone, tablet, or another PC, and join your friends’ farm. However, this method may require a good internet connection, a compatible device, and a subscription fee.
Conclusion
Stardew Valley is a fun and relaxing game that lets you play with your friends online, but it does not support cross platform play between different devices. You can only play with your friends if they are on the same device as you, except for the PC versions of the game.
If you want to play with your friends on different devices, you can either buy the game on the same device as them, or use a third-party software or service that allows you to stream your game from one device to another. By following these steps, you can enjoy Stardew Valley with your friends on different devices.
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