Stardew Valley players have been going into overdrive since the release of version 1.6 on PC, scouring the game for hidden easter eggs introduced in the new update, and generally enjoying all of the new content that developer Eric Barone has crafted to augment his beloved creation.
Many of the new additions are listed in the extensive patch notes, which can be browsed here. However, fans are already experimenting and testing the boundaries of the game in an attempt to discover any hidden easter eggs that Barone may have introduced in the 1.6 update.
These detective efforts have already borne fruit, as just hours following the release of 1.6, fans were able to uncover the existence of a newly implemented - and pretty sinister - cutscene, which punished players for using an exploit to access a late game area of the map. Well, it would appear that fans have struck gold once more, this time by discovering a crossover item gifted directly from the world of developer Re-Logic’s Terraria, in the form of the fabled Meowmere sword.
Meowmere is one of the most powerful swords that Terraria has to offer, and so it's hardly surprising that you’ll have to jump through some monster-infested hoops in order to get your pixelated hands on it in Stardew Valley. First, as detailed in a video by YouTuber Slime - and reported by GamesRadar - you’ll need to find yourself an ancient doll. This item, while rare, can be obtained from a number of sources, such as by digging the earth, receiving it as a gift, or simply getting lucky with a fishing chest.
Next up, you’ll need to make your way to the 100th level in the mines, and throw the ancient doll in a pit of lava, which will cause a bone serpent ripped straight from Terraria to leap from the burning mass, and gift the player a jewel-like object called the Far Away Stone.
With this otherworldly relic in hand, all you need to do is head to the basement of the Wizard’s Tower and place the stone on the Terraria pylon, which will prompt a cat to casually stroll through a newly opened portal and hand you the Meowmere sword.
Be sure to check out IGN’s Stardew Valley Wiki and guides to find out everything you need to know about the 1.6 update, along with the latest news on Eric Barone’s next title, The Haunted Chocolatier.
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