Fast Animations
🟡 Updated this year⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #8 of 382 Gameplay Mechanics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Do you think some animations take too long? This mod speeds them up to take less than a second each, and you can optionally configure the speed for each animation.
For non-English players, translations are included in the base mod. Contributions are welcome!
Install
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[]Install the latest version of SMAPI.
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]Unzip the mod folder into Stardew Valley/Mods.[]Run the game using SMAPI.
How to use
The mod automatically speeds up many animations throughout the game. That includes...
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[]breaking geodes;
[]casino slots;
[]drinking & eating (optionally skip confirm dialogue);
[]harvesting crops;
[]milking;
[]mounting/dismounting horses;
[]taking the bus;
[]title menu animations;
[]and much more.
You can use Generic Mod Config Menu to choose which animations to speed up in-game. If an animation speed is 1, it'll run at the normal speed.
Compatibility
Compatible with...
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[]Stardew Valley 1. 6. 15 or later;
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]Linux, macOS, and Windows;[]single-player and multiplayer (see multiplayer compatibility notes).
Mod conflicts:
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[]Don't Stop Me Now: tool animations won't be sped up when using that mod.
Pairs well with:
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[]Generic Mod Config Menu to change animation speeds in-game (even after loading a save).
[
]Instant Eat Key to skip the eating confirmation dialogue while holding a key.[]Skip Intro to skip the game's launch credits.
[]Tool Charging to use upgraded tool areas more quickly.
See also
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[]Release notes
[
]Source code - My other mods
Tiny reminder: endorse the mod if you like it. It means more people will see it, and it makes the author happy. :)
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[]Release notes
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[]Generic Mod Config Menu to change animation speeds in-game (even after loading a save).
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[]Don't Stop Me Now: tool animations won't be sped up when using that mod.
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[]Stardew Valley 1. 6. 15 or later;
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[]breaking geodes;
Fast Animations by Pathoschild speeds up many in-game animations, such as breaking geodes and eating, with optional per-animation speed configuration. With 33,723 endorsements and 1.8 million downloads, it's a highly popular quality-of-life mod for players who want to reduce tedious waiting times.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 33,723 endorsements and 1.8 million downloads.
- Saves real time on repetitive actions like geode breaking and eating.
- Flexible: you can tweak speed per animation to suit your preference.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated March 2026—may not be compatible with future game patches.
For Stardew Valley players who are tired of waiting through slow animations and want to speed up their daily routine. Perfect for min-maxers and veterans who've seen the animations a thousand times. Skip if you enjoy the game's pacing as-is.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using SMAPI, just drop the mod folder into your Mods directory and launch the game with SMAPI.
- Check the config file after first run to adjust each animation speed to your liking.
- Start with a moderate speed increase (like 2x) to avoid breaking game feel.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Stardew Valley Mods
- Author
- Pathoschild
- Version
- 1.16.2
- Downloads
- 1,817,098
- Endorsements
- 33,723
- Category
- Gameplay Mechanics
- Created
- 4/15/2017
- Updated
- 3/15/2026
🔗 Required By 1 Mod
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