FastLoads
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #54 of 130 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Fix the load times / freezes of Stardew Valley when multiple large extension mods are used.
FastLoads is a performance mod for Stardew Valley that reduces load times and freezes when multiple large extension mods are installed. With 1,415 endorsements and 59,012 downloads, it's a popular fix for players experiencing slowdowns. Last updated in December 2023, it remains a relevant tool for modded playthroughs.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 1,415 endorsements—clearly works for a lot of players.
- Tackles a real pain point: long loads and freezes when you've got a ton of mods.
- Lightweight and focused—does one thing and does it well.
⚠️ Cons
- No detailed instructions or compatibility notes provided by the author.
- May not help if your stutters come from something other than load times.
- Last updated in 2023—might not be tested with the latest Stardew Valley patches.
For Stardew Valley players who run heavy mod lists and are tired of staring at loading screens. If you've got multiple big content mods and experience freezes, this is a must-try. Skip if you play vanilla or with only a few mods.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have SMAPI installed, as most Stardew Valley mods require it to run.
- Place the mod folder in your Mods directory, then launch the game via SMAPI to see if load times improve.
- If you still get freezes, try removing recently added mods to isolate the culprit—FastLoads helps but isn't a cure-all.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Stardew Valley Mods
- Author
- spajus
- Version
- 1.0.3
- Downloads
- 59,012
- Endorsements
- 1,415
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Created
- 12/8/2023
- Updated
- 12/10/2023
🧩 Commonly Used Together
Users add these mods to the same collections — a real compatibility signal, not an AI guess.
🔧 How to Install Stardew Valley Mods
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