Summary
AStardew Valleyplayer has noticed a bug in the latest version of the game, but only if the save file has the language set to Spanish. The glitch makes the Hat Mouse not appear in his usual spot, although he doesn’t seem to be entirely gone.Stardew Valleyfans encountering the glitch can still buy hats at the abandoned house, mouse or no mouse.
As far as bugs go, it’s a relatively minor one. It’s not as disruptive as the glitch thatcaused someStardew Valleyfarms to have disappearing chickensafter the latest update came to consoles. The only impact is visual, although that may be a downer for some players who like passing by one of the game’s cuter characters.
Twitter user Jason QZ discovered the glitch, tagging creator Eric Barone, who goes by the moniker ConcernedApe, in a November 10 tweet to let him know about it. ConcernedApe was quick to respond, noting that the bug only appears in Spanish language versions of the game before promising a future update would resolve it. When that patch will come is unclear, but Barone is nothing if not efficient. Earlier this month, he releaseda hotfix for Version 1.6.9 ofStardew Valleymere hours after the initial update.
Version 1.6 Brings Unusual Bug to Some Stardew Valley Games
The Hat Mouse glitch comes on the heels of the game’s massive Version 1.6 update. This latest free updatebrought a new farm type toStardew Valley, an additional festival, and a slew of new items and quality-of-life improvements. Considering that Barone is the title’s sole developer, it makes sense that such a large change to the game would come with a few hiccups. In fact, one of the reasons it took so long for 1.6 to arrive on consoles after coming to PC was to patch bugs in the more dev-friendly PC environment first, even if some errors still made it through.
Despite having a second title,Haunted Chocolatier, in development, Barone has dedicated his recent work to polishing his breakout hit. At PAX West 2024, he said hecould work onStardew Valleyforeveras he keeps getting ideas for new content and seeing ways to refine what’s already in the game. It’s hard to say how much more is in store for the much-beloved 2016 farming sim, but its future at least includes the return of the Hat Mouse for Spanish-speaking players.
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You’ve inherited your grandfather’s old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home? It won’t be easy. Ever since Joja Corporation came to town, the old ways of life have all but disappeared. The community center, once the town’s most vibrant hub of activity, now lies in shambles. But the valley seems full of opportunity. With a little dedication, you might just be the one to restore Stardew Valley to greatness!
