A Guide to Modding Stardew Valley in 2024!

A lot of things have changed in the last few years, nexusmod's UI has changed, the 1.6 update has split mods in two, and I've just learned a lot! As such, I thought it'd be fitting to make an update to the modding guide I made two years ago.

Please feel free to ask any questions in the comments

Here's all of the sites I mention in the video:

Sections:
0:00 - Intro
0:18 - Backing up your files
0:39 - Installing SMAPI
2:47 - Installing mods from Nexusmods
4:37 - Swapping to Version 1.5
5:50 - Filtering mods for 1.6 or 1.5
7:32 - Stardrop Mod Organizer

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Here's the lofi Stardew Valley music I use a lot:

[ohheyitsmarv]

I see that "Sexy Hairy Clint" mod salmence you can't hide the truth from us 7:58

[The_Nametag]

ModDrop is another option for keeping mods sorted. It's integrated with NexusMods as well, so it'll automatically grab and sort the mods for you. You can even create multiple loadouts with it, if you do multiple different modded runs.

[DMC_is_my_name]

Damn, thank for the guide. Specially the stardrop mod, i didn't know about it until now

[lilaott]

THANK YOU i’ve been so intimidated to get into modding but this will help me so much

[adi_bd]

As far as I know, you can also disable a mod by adding a "." as a prefix to the mod folder name (that makes it "hidden")

[pokespritemaker]

I've been wanting to do a modded Stardew save file but Im always worried something will go wrong while I'm doing the process like some important file got deleted.

An updated guide like this will hopefully finally get me started.

[luxaeterna]

Currently on my 1st modded playthrough. I don't think I can play without mods anymore!

[ilovesushi_x]

thank you omgg, at first i was really confused and made it complicated for myself but later on i was so happy to see it worked!

[appleschloss]

WE FINALLY HAVE A WAY TO ORGANIZE MODS???? A LA CURSEFORGE??? I CAN MAKE MOD PROFILES???
This information is BLESSED im so glad i watch all your videos regardless of if i know the info or not cause the things i LEARN AHHH

[EdetaKudou]

That was crazy useful, even for those who already use mods! Thanks Sal!

[Magic-MTG-oulg]

Thank you for sharing this! I never noticed the date picker, that would be incredibly helpful when searching for 1.6 mods!
I mod on Steam Deck, it's essentially the same as PC - using Stardrop is also crucial for me as well!

[copotasio]

Hey, I just started yesterday a playthrough with UI and Aesthethic Mods of a Low% Run!
Although I already know how to add mods, this guide'll come in handy for those who don't know about modding. They're missing out in a lot of cool stuff!

[voice_number-bwzf]

Entering the date is a really good way to find 1.5 mods! Would've never thought of it.

[carringtont]

Thanks for the video! Though I do find it a bit weird that you aren't even mentioning Vortex, the mod manager from Nexus Mods. It supports Stardew Valley natively, so you can just download the mods through Nexus over the "download with manager" button. It also has profiles, allows you to disable and enable as needed, and has an update function integrated. Since you can then freely switch between versions, unless you deliberately delete old versions, you could set it up, that one profile uses a newer mod version and another profile an older version.

[Olivia_w.]

LETS GOOO thank you dude, I just got sdv and wanted to mod it and this helped a whole lot!!

[ashno]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! I always have trouble moddding games and its never worked for me (Except the sims) This guide was quick and helpful tysm!

[wizarding]

Not the hero we deserved, but the hero we needed. I tried figuring out how to add stares expanded after your series on it using the wiki and instructions on SMAPI, but I couldn’t get any mods except smapi to work. Thank you.

[harleyhuskey]

Thank you for this video this was my first time ever modding a game and this was very easy to follow and straight to the point.

[juliacovington]

The way I was about to scan your videos to see how to mod my SV game for when I get my gaming pc working!! Tysm for the lifesaver!

[gilliansymmonds]

Thank You so much so Your excellent Tutorials - You've given an old timer now retired the tools to start exploring the mod(ern) world of gaming and give such comprehensive and easy to follow instructions that within 4 hours this newbie had a tractor on my farm and loving every moment. Big Shout Out to You, SDV and You Tube for starting another chapter in my world of gaming ❤