Summary
It is no secret thatStardew Valleyremains a popular game despite being released way back in 2016, thanks to its never-ending gameplay that offers players plenty of things to do. However, veteranStardew Valleyplayers would know all too well that winter can be brutal, especially with the limitations this particular season brings to the player’s farm. It is important to remember that during winter, players won’t be able to farm as they usually do, given that most seeds available from Pierre’s General Store or at Joja Mart will not grow during this season.
The only way players can get around the inability to plant crops during winter isto restore the greenhouse on the farm, which may be challenging during the first year, given the requirements or money players need to have to get the greenhouse in working order. Luckily for new players who are stumped about what to do inStardew Valleyduring winter, the game offers a variety of other activities players can busy themselves with while waiting out the harsh weather.
To restore the greenhouse, players must either complete the Pantry Bundles for the Community Center or purchase the greenhouse from the Joja Mart Community Form for 35,000g. Once completed, players will have a 10-row by 12-column plot of land to plant crops on.
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Forage, Fish, and Mine
Like at the start of the game, when players still do not have a consistent roster of crops to tend to, there are several other ways to earn money inStardew Valley, such as foraging, fishing, and mining. It is worth pointing out that as the season changes in the game, so doesthe variety of forageable itemsplayers can find throughout Pelican Town and its surrounding areas. While the prices of forageable items vary depending on quality, players need not spend much time finding them, as they can go about their business and pick up any forages as they see them.
Tilling the land throughoutStardew Valley
70-140g
150-300g
100-200g
60-120g
Secret Woods, Backwoods, Pelican Town, Bus Stop, Cindersap Forest, Mountain
80-160g
Another excellent way players can earn money and get busy during winter inStardew Valleyis to engage in the tranquil art of fishing. Of course, veteran players of the game would know thatthe fishing mechanic is all but tranquil, given that it demands precise timing and a lot of patience. However, given that it is tempting to put off fishing during the game’s spring, summer, and fall seasons, winter is the best time for players to practice their fishing skills and earn a pretty penny. Like forageables, the game prices of fish and other sea creatures will vary depending on the quality and the player’s fishing skills.
6 am-7 pm
40-80g
55-110g
75-150g
6 am -7 pm
30-60g
6 am - 2 am
6 am - 7 pm
200-400g
6 am - 11 am, 6 pm - 2 am
120g-240g
50-100g
6 am - 11 am, 7 pm - 2 am
Mountain Lake, Cindersap Forest pond, Ginger Island pond and river
10 pm - 2 am
1,000-2,000g
Towards the south end of Arrowhead Island in Cindersap Forest
Anytime
Since the mine is underground, it is pretty much unaffected by winter, and everything players can obtain during other seasons will also be available during winter. However, given that farming is out of the question during winter, players will have plenty of time on their hands, which they can allocate to spending time in the mines. For the uninitiated,Stardew Valley’smines contain a plethora of ores and other resources that players can either sell for money or use to make machines and craft tools.Stardew Valleyalso offers story quests set in the minesthat task players to reach certain levels for some rewards.
Tend to Animals and Improve Relationships with Villagers
Raising livestock is another feature inStardew Valleythat not many players prioritize during their first year due to the costs it incurs. With plenty of time for players during winter, tending to one’s animals is an excellent way to spend time and earn money. It is worth noting thatthe Barn and Coop buildings must be purchased from Robin, costing players 6,000g and 4,000g, respectively, for the basic versions. Once these buildings are set up, players can buy cows, goats, sheep, pigs, and ostriches for the barn and chickens, ducks, rabbits, and even dinosaurs for the coop. These animals will yield produce that players can sell or use in recipes or gifts to villagers.
Lastly, the heavy workload farming entails inStardew Valleycan easily result in players neglecting their friendships with villagers, making winter the best season to socialize. InStardew Valley,friendships with villagers are measured in hearts, which can decay when the player doesn’t interact with them. There are also nine villagers celebrating their birthdays in winter, and giving them gifts on their special day would increase the player’s relationship with them.
