In order to create a file, players have to first complete their set-up of the game and begin their first year of Stardew Valley. For players looking to create a save and better understand how to locate it on their device, this guide is here to help.
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How to Create a File in Stardew Valley
Fortunately, creating a save file in Stardew Valley is quite straightforward. To begin, players can select the ‘New’ option on the game’s menu. This will start a new game and bring up the layout options. The screen will show a fairly complex character creator, as well as seven different farm layout options and a wrench. This wrench is where players can activate the advanced options in Stardew Valley and make more detailed changes to the game.
With the settings established as the player sees fit, the game will either begin its introduction video or drop players off in their cabin’s bed. Without mods, Stardew Valley only saves when players sleep, but the moments between the introduction and when players first wake up counts as the first night. Therefore, just creating and customizing a new save in Stardew Valley will create a file for players to select when they wish to rejoin that save.
How to Locate a File in Stardew Valley
Without any mods that alter Stardew Valley, there are a few ways in which a player can locate their save. The simplest and most traditional way is through the main menu and selecting the ‘Load’ option. This will bring up all the saves that a player has on that device. From here, players can load the save by clicking on it or delete it by selecting the crossed-out circle in the top right of the save file.
Another way to locate a file in Stardew Valley is through the device itself. Saves are stored as XML files and are stored separately from the game. This allows players to reinstall the game or update it without losing any saves. It can, however, make locating them a bit of a challenge. Here are some ways to locate saves on some of the more common platforms:
Stardew Valley is available on PS4, PS Vita, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC, Android, and iOS.
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