Time Control

⭐ — (7 endorsements) 📥 163 downloads 📌 v1.4.0 📅 7/15/2026
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By Yousv · Gameplay Mechanics

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 8/15/2026 📅 Created: 7/15/2026
⚠️ 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

  • 🏆 #40 of 399 Gameplay Mechanics mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Time Control

Time skip, stamina regen, time speed control, pause, menu auto-pause, multiplayer voting, per-minute clock



Time Speed

  • []Adjust global time speed from 0. 1x to 10x. (1. 0 is normal, 2. 0 is twice as fast, 0. 5 is half speed)[/]

    []Tick interval scales inversely with speed setting.[/]

Time Skip

  • []Open a time picker menu while sitting on furniture to select a target time. (default: Ctrl+S)[/]

    []The time picker supports controller navigation.[/]

    []Time skip passes time smoothly at a configurable rate, forward or backward, instead of jumping straight to the target.[/]

    []Rewind time to past times. (default: off)[/]

    []Restrict skip access to host only or allow any player (default: any).[/]

    []Shows a notification with the skip hotkey when sitting down.[/]

Sit Energy Regen

  • []Recover energy per second while sitting on furniture. (Configurable)[/]

    []Energy regen during a skip scales with game time passed, so a time skip fills energy accordingly.[/]

    []Option to ignore global time speed when calculating regen rate.[/]

    []Option to continue regenerating while time is frozen. (default: on)[/]

Time Freeze

[]Pause Requirement - Any: pauses when any player needs it. All: pauses only when all players need it. Host: pauses only when host needs it.[/]

[]Pause in Menus - When enabled, time pauses when all players are in menus, fishing, or any action that would stop time in single player. When disabled, menus never pause time. (default: on)[/]

[]Lock Monsters in Place - Monsters are frozen in place and cannot deal damage while time is paused.[/]

[]Lock Monsters Health - Monsters cannot lose health while time is paused.[/]

[]Pause Machine Timers - Machines and crafting stop processing while time is paused.[/]

[]Pause Buff Timers - Food, drink, and other buff durations do not expire while time is paused.[/]

[]Disable Damage While Paused - Player health is locked. Damage cannot be taken while paused.[/]

[*]Pause During Events - Pauses time while any player is in a cutscene or

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Time Control adds time manipulation features to Stardew Valley: smooth time skipping while sitting, stamina regen while sitting, adjustable global time speed from 0.1x to 10x, time freeze with multiplayer voting, and auto-pause in menus. It's for players wanting finer control over time flow, especially in co-op sessions. Stands out with rewind support and synced regen rates.

✨ Key Features

Open a time picker menu while sitting on furniture to skip to a target time; time passes smoothly at configurable rate forward or backward.
Sit Energy Regen: recover energy per second while sitting, scaling with game time passed during skips.
Adjust global time speed from 0.1x to 10x (1.0 normal, 2.0 twice as fast, 0.5 half speed).
Time Freeze with pause requirement options (Any, All, Host) and multiplayer voting.
Auto-pause in menus: time pauses when all players are in menus, fishing, or any action that would stop time in single player.
Host settings enforced on all clients; notification with skip hotkey when sitting.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Packed with features: time skip, regen, speed control, freeze, and auto-pause — all in one mod.
  • Multiplayer support with host-enforced settings and voting, so no client-side confusion.
  • Smooth rewind that shows time walking back live instead of jumping, which feels polished.

⚠️ Cons

  • No install instructions provided by author.
  • Only 6 endorsements; community validation is thin compared to bigger mods.
  • No compatibility notes for other mods; time-altering mods may conflict.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Stardew Valley players who want granular control over time flow, especially in multiplayer. If you hate waiting for a specific time or want to tweak day length, this mod is for you. Skip if you prefer vanilla time mechanics or need a highly tested mod with large community.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Install SMAPI first, then drop the TimeControl folder into your Stardew Valley Mods directory.
  • In multiplayer, make sure the host configures the settings as they are enforced on all clients.
  • Start with default time speed and regen values, then adjust gradually to avoid breaking game balance.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Stardew Valley Mods
Author
Yousv
Version
1.4.0
Downloads
163
Endorsements
7
Category
Gameplay Mechanics
Created
7/15/2026
Updated
8/15/2026

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