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It's been 10 years since Stardew Valley was released, which is hard to believe, but when you look back at the update log for the game as a whole. It certainly feels like we've been through a lot in that time. Going back to the original version makes you realise just how much has been added over the last decade, and I couldn't fathom going back to play the initial version and missing out on all the features we now know and love.
There's no denying that ConcernedApe always delivers when it comes to a content update, and even though they are pretty few and far between, the wait is always worth it. There's always such a significant amount of content added to the game to breathe more life into Pelican Town, but some features still feel like they added a little more than the rest. So, let's revisit Stardew's lengthy update history and narrow down the best of the best.
Starting off strong. Pelican Town is home to 12 marriage candidates currently, and before the 1.1 update in 2016, you had to be really certain in who you wanted to devote your time to, as leaving them wasn't an option if you changed your mind. Fortunately, this update introduced the ability to initiate a divorce, but for a price. Not only do you have to fork out 50,000g, but you'll also lose all of the hearts you worked so hard to gain with them.
From the moment you divorce them, they also refuse any gifts, so you can't exactly re-gain their trust either. It certainly sounds like a negative update on paper, but if you've had a change of heart and want to pursue a different love interest, it stops you from walking into a very awkward conversation in the Stardrop Saloon at least. And clears out any of the special rooms that get tacked onto your house the minute you're married (sorry, Sebastian).
Aside from your stamina bar, your walk speed is one of the biggest burdens in Stardew Valley. So, the introduction of Coffee in the 1.1 update certainly helped. It's not a fix-all, but it grants the player a decent speed boost for just over a minute once consumed, which is the main appeal. If you're running around late at night and need to get to bed, chugging a coffee can be the boost you need to get home in time.
If you're looking to win over Harvey, then Coffee is your most efficient way to do so. He's the only character wh
