Stardew Valley is an open-ended country-life RPG! You’ve inherited your grandfather’s old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home? It won’t be easy. Ever since Joja Corporation came to town, the old ways of life have all but disappeared. The community center, once the town’s most vibrant hub of activity, now lies in shambles. But the valley seems full of opportunity. With a little dedication, you might just be the one to restore Stardew Valley to greatness!
Pelican Town
Pelican Town is where the player moves to at the start of the game, located in Stardew Valley. Pelican Town is where most of the villagers live, work, and socialize.
Lewis is the mayor of Pelican Town and has been for over 20 years; he has not had competition for the role since first becoming mayor.
The northwest entrance to town connects to the Bus Stop and the Farm. The southwest passage connects to Cindersap Forest, which contains Marnie's Ranch, Leah's Cottage, and the Wizard's Tower. Directly south of town is the Beach. North of town connects to the Mountain, with Robin's Carpenter Shop, the Mines, the Adventurer's Guild, the Railroad, and the Quarry.
Pelican Town has a special orders board that allows you to perform quests for the various townspeople. (example: a townsperson requesting vegetables or Fish)
Villagers are characters in Stardew Valley. They are citizens who live in and around Pelican Town. Each villager has a daily routine, so they can be located in different sections of town depending on the in-game time of the day and weather.
Villagers can sometimes provide quests and can be given gifts to increase affection. Each villager has unique likes and dislikes, and will respond to gifts differently.
There are four Seasons in Stardew Valley:
Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter. Each Season lasts 28 days. The game begins on the first day of Spring. After completing a cycle of seasons, the game moves forward one year when Spring starts again. Years are tied to a few events, but there's no limit on the number of years which can be played. A villager's daily routines may change with a new season or with some events. Each season comes with a distinctive visual style.
Each season has 2-4 festivals. At festivals, the Pelican Town community gathers for special activities. These include special items can be purchased, games played, prizes won, and information gained.
Most crops, Foraging items, and fish are available only during their particular season or seasons. The seed selection available in Pierre's General Store (or JojaMart) changes each season.