Stardew Valley is designed keeping in mind the series video game named Harvest Moon. The game begins with the player getting a small plot of land and a house. This plot of land is located in the town of Pelican. Every game can be enhanced in one way by using mods. Today, we are going to talk about the SMAPI mod loader for Stardew Valley and its latest update version 3.9.5.
Why use SMAPI mod loader
Mods come in handy in various ways. Some mods change the game mechanics while some change the game data. You can apply mods to slow down the decay rate of fences, show Non Playable Characters on the map, and so on. Sometimes, when you apply more than one mod, it becomes hard to manage. This is where SMAPI comes to your rescue. SMAPI is a mod loader that ensures the proper communication of the mod with the actual game code.
How to install SMAPI
To use the mod loader, follow the simple steps mentioned below:
- Install SMAPI from SMAPI.io website download link – https://smapi.io/
- Unzip the mods you want to apply in the Mods folder.
The SMAPI mod loader runs alongside the actual game but does not interfere with the actual code. It is safe to use and can be uninstalled anytime.
SMAPI mod loader update 3.9.5
The older versions of SMAPI had some drawbacks. The latest update has fixed those prevalent issues. The 3.9 update has a few fixes for the mod loader as well. Firstly, a new ErrorHandler mod is added. Secondly, the issue where map changes were not being reapplied is also dealt with. The main update included is the addition of KeybindList. This will help in easier support from alternate and complex keybindings.
The update specifically incorporated with the 3.9.5 update does not deviate from the series update. It has fixed a bundle corruption issue that crept in the 3.9,2 update. The mod loader is also prepared for the 64-bit although it is unofficial. There is also an added bonus for mod authors. The improvement in asset propagation proves to be helpful.
The new update no doubt has fixed the former bugs. It is quite inadvertent to say that the SMAPI mod loader for Stardew Valley is ready to serve its purpose.
