Stardew Valley Expanded
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #1 of 71 Expansions mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
The world of Stardew Valley is awe-inspiring. Relationships, farming, fishing, adventuring... All made by just one person, who has given us the gift of so many memories with this game. But the problem with memories is that we'll never experience that world for the first time again.
I aim to give you, the player, that sense of adventure and unknown once more. Through this mod, I want to immerse you in the world ConcernedApe created.
Stardew Valley Expanded (SVE) stays as true to the source material as it can- from new areas and expanded dialogue and events, to the portraits for a brand new set of characters. My goal, as a modder hobbyist, is this: "Give the player the magical feeling they had when they first played Stardew Valley". To experience that magic as ConcernedApe intended, I recommend playing through vanilla Stardew Valley before jumping into SVE’s expanded world. For players who have already played Stardew Valley: think back to when you first walked into the Secret Woods, completed an elaborate quest, experienced Shane’s six heart event, or met Abigail for the first time. Stardew Valley is full of those inspired moments that enchant you and draw you into its world. By taking that world and expanding it, I hope to create more of those moments, so you can always find something new when you make your way back to the valley. Starting a new save file is required!
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SVE is a free expansion for ConcernedApe's Stardew Valley. Countless hours of brand-new content has been added to the game. There are regular content updates, bug fixes, and transparent communication with the community. Developing SVE requires a lot of time.
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SVE adds over a dozen new fully-fledged NPCs, and many other characters. These NPCs come with dynamic dial
Stardew Valley Expanded is a massive fanmade expansion for Stardew Valley, adding 28 new NPCs, 58 locations, 278 character events, 43 fish, reimagined vanilla areas, three farm maps, and a reimagined world map. With over 219,000 endorsements and 21.6 million downloads, it's one of the most popular mods for the game, offering a huge content boost for players seeking more to explore and experience.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Massive content expansion with 28 NPCs and 58 locations — you'll never run out of things to do.
- Huge community trust: 219,943 endorsements and 21.6 million downloads speak for themselves.
- Reimagined vanilla areas and a new world map make the entire game feel new again.
⚠️ Cons
- Requires a mod manager and likely additional dependencies (like Content Patcher) — not a simple drop-in.
- With 278 events and 28 NPCs, the mod can be overwhelming for new players.
- Large file size and many assets may cause performance issues on lower-end PCs.
For Stardew Valley veterans who have exhausted the base game and crave new content, characters, and locations. Also for players who enjoy large-scale overhauls that transform the entire experience. Skip if you prefer vanilla or have a low-end PC.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to handle installation and updates smoothly.
- Check for compatibility with other mods that alter the same areas or NPCs — load order matters.
- Start a new save to fully experience the expanded content without conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Stardew Valley Mods
- Author
- FlashShifter
- Version
- 1.15.11
- Downloads
- 21,557,270
- Endorsements
- 219,943
- Category
- Expansions
- Created
- 4/9/2019
- Updated
- 6/30/2025
🔗 Required By 169 Mods
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🔧 How to Install Stardew Valley Mods
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