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AStardew Valleyplayer has shared a helpful tip for placing torches, revealing they can be put on top of sprinklers. While this feature was listed in the Update 1.6 patch notes forStardew Valley, many fans say they missed it when it was first added to the game.

WhileStardew Valleywas already a massively popular indie game, the release of Update 1.6 saw many lapsed fans return to the title. As the first significant update in a long time, the game’s creator, Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone, did not hold back when adding new content. For example, Update 1.6 added festivals, items, and even thenew Meadowlands Farm. Besides major content additions, various smaller changes were mentioned in the patch notes. Recently, a player highlighted one of these improvements many players might have missed.

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On Reddit, a user known as Terrible-Value7116 brought awareness to a potentially useful place for putting torches added in Update 1.6. Specifically, they highlighted that torches can be placed on top of sprinklers and shared a picture of what it looked like. While the change might seem small compared to other alterations from Update 1.6, the placement option could be very handy when adding lighting to farms. While putting torches on top of sprinklers provides light when farming at night, it also keeps the surrounding area from looking cluttered.

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Since sharing the tip on Reddit, many fans have thanked Terrible-Value7116 for pointing out the helpful torch placement option. With the post gaining over 3.5K upvotes, many said they had missed seeing this in the update patch notes and were looking forward to implementing it in their ownStardew Valleyfarm layouts. In addition, other users reminded fans that torches could be placed on fences as another way of lighting an area.

This often-forgotten feature from Update 1.6 highlights how much has changed forStardew Valleyin 2024. Beyond the massive March update, ConcernedApe has released various other patches during the year. While these brought fixes for issues players were encountering, some also introduced even more features to the game. For example,Update 1.6.9 forStardew Valleyadded the Lost Items Shop, allowing players the opportunity to gain back valuable loot.

While gamers continue towait for ConcernedApe’s next game,Haunted Chocolatier, it seems likely that players will continue to playStardew Valley. Hopefully, this torch option highlighted by Terrible-Value7116 will help those who had been unaware of the change when working on their in-game farms.

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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!