Skip Intro

⭐ ⭐⭐⭐ (15,883 endorsements) 📥 631,140 downloads 📌 v1.9.25 📅 9/4/2016
🟡 Updated this year

By Pathoschild · User Interface

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 3/15/2026 📅 Created: 9/4/2016
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ SMAPI — Stardew Modding API Download ↗
2🛠️ Content Patcher — Content Patcher (framework) Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #20 of 179 User Interface mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Skip Intro lets you instantly skip the intro logos and screen transition (and optionally skip straight to the load or co-op screen). Combine with Fast Animations to get into the game even faster.

For non-English players, translations are included in the base mod. Contributions are welcome!

Install

  • []Install the latest version of SMAPI.

    []Unzip the mod folder into Stardew Valley/Mods.

    []Run the game using SMAPI.

    Compatibility

    • []Compatible with...

      []Stardew Valley 1. 6. 15 or later;

      []Linux, macOS, and Windows;

      []single-player and multiplayer (even if other players don't have it).

      []No known mod conflicts.

      How to use

      The mod will automatically skip to the title screen. You can optionally edit the mod settings to skip to the load or co-op screen instead.

      The mod gets you to the load screen much faster than any vanilla method:

      • []Double-click the first logo: 13 seconds.

        []Press ESC at the first logo: 5 seconds.

        []Skip Intro: 2 seconds.

        See also

        • []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. :)

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Skip Intro by Pathoschild is a lightweight UI mod that removes the intro logos when launching the game, with an option to skip directly to the load or co-op screen. It has 15,883 endorsements and over 631,000 downloads, making it a popular quality-of-life tool for players who want faster startup.

✨ Key Features

Skips the intro logos on game launch.
Optionally skips straight to the load screen.
Optionally skips straight to the co-op screen.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust with 15,883 endorsements and 631k downloads.
  • Saves precious seconds every launch—perfect for impatient players.
  • Simple, focused feature set that does exactly what it says.

⚠️ Cons

  • May not be updated for future game versions beyond the last update date.
  • Only affects the intro sequence—no other UI changes.
🎯 Is This For You?
For players who are tired of watching the same logos every time they boot up the game. If you value a faster startup and want to jump straight into the action, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for more comprehensive UI overhauls.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • If you're using a mod manager, install this like any other mod and enable it before launching.
  • Check the mod's settings or config file to toggle the skip-to-load or skip-to-co-op options.
  • If the game updates, verify the mod is still compatible before playing.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Stardew Valley Mods
Author
Pathoschild
Version
1.9.25
Downloads
631,140
Endorsements
15,883
Category
User Interface
Created
9/4/2016
Updated
3/15/2026

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