Save Anywhere
🟡 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.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #56 of 382 Gameplay Mechanics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Install
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[]Install the latest version of SMAPI.[/]
[]Download this mod and unzip it into Stardew Valley/Mods.[/]
[]Run the game using SMAPI.[/]
How To Use
Press K to save anywhere. Edit the config.json file in a text editor to change the key (it will appear once you run the game), if you have GMCM use it instead.
Created by Aredjay, RealSweetPanda, and Omegasis
Mod Authors:
Save anywhere has an official API with SMAPI! If you are a mod author you can use this to hopefully solve some of the compatibility issues!
The source code for that is here.
Notes
The mod should now work with map extension mods, modded characters, modded items, etc in the newest update. If it doesn't, report it and we can fix it.
As much as we want to make the mod stable, this mod might crash and cause issues. just be aware and if it occurs just report it and we will fix it!
Save Anywhere lets you save your game at almost any time and place, bypassing the need to sleep or end the day. The author recommends QuickSave instead, but this mod remains popular with 7,670 endorsements and 293,585 downloads. It's a simple quality-of-life tool for players who want more control over when they save.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 7,670 endorsements and nearly 300k downloads show it's widely used.
- Saves you from losing progress when you can't reach a bed—perfect for long exploration sessions.
- Simple and straightforward: no complex setup, just install and save anywhere.
⚠️ Cons
- Author explicitly recommends QuickSave over this mod, so you might be using an outdated solution.
- Last updated July 2026—check if it's compatible with your current game version, especially after patches.
For players who hate losing progress because they can't get to a bed before quitting. Also for those who want a quick save option without waiting for the day to end. Skip if you're already using QuickSave or prefer a more modern solution.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if QuickSave is available and consider using it instead, as the author recommends.
- Test the mod in a new save first to ensure it doesn't conflict with other gameplay mods.
- Keep an eye on the mod page for updates, especially after game patches.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Stardew Valley Mods
- Author
- Aredjay and Sweet Panda
- Version
- 3.5.0
- Downloads
- 293,585
- Endorsements
- 7,670
- Category
- Gameplay Mechanics
- Created
- 3/29/2021
- Updated
- 7/12/2026
🧩 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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