Stardew Valley's recent 1.6 update introduced a charming new feature allowing players to put hats on their pets. However, this adorable addition has unexpectedly caused performance issues for some players. Creator Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone has offered a humorous temporary fix: remove all hats from your pets.
Barone tweeted this solution, stating, "PSA: if you are experiencing performance issues in Stardew Valley 1.6, remove all hats from pets. We will address the problem as soon as possible." He's currently working on a permanent fix for the issue.
In typical Stardew Valley fashion, Barone provided an in-game explanation for this quirky workaround. When asked about the "lore" behind the bug, he replied, "There's rumors of a strange rash affecting pets' ears in Zuzu City and we just want to make sure those ears can breathe for a few days."
While it's disappointing to temporarily lose the cute pet hat feature, the community has responded positively to Barone's transparent and creative approach to addressing the issue. The developer has assured players that he's prioritizing fixing these 1.6 update issues across all platforms before resuming work on his next game, Haunted Chocolatier.
Other reported bugs include disappearing chickens, though no chicken-related lore has been shared yet. Despite these hiccups, the 1.6 update has brought numerous new additions to the beloved farming sim, including new festivals, floating items, and fresh farm layouts.
