Walk to the Desert Redux
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #5 of 102 Maps mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Perhaps you've wondered why it is that the tunnel the bus drives through has a boom gate inside it? Maybe you've wondered how Pam the bus driver manages to drive through it? Well, wonder no more, because now you can too. This mod is designed to remove this barrier and allow you to go on a journey walking up towards the Calico desert and maybe even a few more destinations like the Garden Village, perhaps even to Zuzu City too.
However, there may be a few reasons that everyone else may not want to venture out on foot or on a horse down these roads to the Calico Desert. The road just happens to be very long, and sometimes there are quite a lot of dangerous monsters roaming about. You'll either want to bring a sword with you and some protection, or just run, really, really fast.
This mod was originally created by Tarniyar, and originally was simply called Walk to the Desert. I was granted permission to update and improve the mod in April of 2021, and this is the outcome. I hope you enjoy an updated and improved experience to this original mod. Special thanks to Tarniyar for granting me permission to continue this mod in their name, omena007 & Gweniaczek for re-designing the Ghost Town tilesheets! Make sure to give everyone involved tons of love and Kudos for their amazing work.
Make sure to join our Discord Server if you need any help, have helpful suggestions, feedback or any requests!
Mod Dependencies
Content Patcher - Version 2. 0. 4 or Higher (2. 5. 0+ Recommended)
Farm Type Manager (FTM) - 1. 17. 0 or Higher (1. 24. 0+ Recommended)
SMAPI - Stardew Modding API - 4. 0. 7 or Higher (4. 1. 0+ Recommended)
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Tilesheets and Spritesheets
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Internationalisation Files
[]Italian Translation: Kana
[]Japanese Translation: mitekano23
[]Korean Translation: ksheep0527
[]Mandarin Translation: FENGSHUO0113
[]Portuguese Translation: Kiyugamods
[]Russian Translation: Sunbeam135
[]Spanish Translation: ArazRed
[]Thai Translation: DksKing007
[]Turkish Translation: halifemuhsin
Walk to the Desert Redux is an updated map mod for Stardew Valley that connects Pelican Town to the Calico Desert, replacing the original Walk to the Desert. It also integrates with popular mods like Garden Village, Downtown Zuzu, and Ridgeside, offering expanded exploration. With over 6,600 endorsements and 475k downloads, it's a community favorite.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 6,670 endorsements and 475k downloads
- Seamlessly bridges the base game to the desert without a bus
- Plays nice with other major expansion mods like Ridgeside
⚠️ Cons
- Requires the original Walk to the Desert mod to be overwritten, so you can't use both
- No explicit compatibility notes for other map mods beyond the named ones
- Last updated in April 2024 — may need checking for newer game versions
For Stardew Valley players who want a more immersive way to reach the desert without relying on the bus. Also great for those running big expansion mods like Ridgeside or Downtown Zuzu and want seamless connections. Skip if you're fine with the vanilla bus or prefer minimal map changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the original Walk to the Desert mod installed first, as this Redux overwrites it.
- If you use SMAPI, check that all connected mods (Garden Village, Downtown Zuzu, Ridgeside) are loaded in the correct order.
- Back up your save before adding map mods, just in case the new path conflicts with your current farm layout.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Stardew Valley Mods
- Author
- Taniyar and Aeywoo
- Version
- 1.3.3
- Downloads
- 475,481
- Endorsements
- 6,670
- Category
- Maps
- Created
- 5/1/2021
- Updated
- 4/19/2024
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