STARDEW VALLEY / PROGRESSION
Progression
Year one through Ginger Island, mastery and Perfection.
10 entriesReviewed 2026-10-27
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ProgressionFirst Spring
The opening 28-day season introduces farming, fishing, mines, villagers and basic upgrades.
ProgressionFirst Summer
Season of new crops, fishing targets, storms and expanded production.
ProgressionFirst Fall
Harvest-focused season with valuable crops and remaining bundle opportunities.
ProgressionFirst Winter
Season with much less ordinary outdoor crop growth, allowing focus on fishing, mining and building.
ProgressionYear Two
New resident arrival, expanded farm economy and renewed seasonal opportunities.
ProgressionGreenhouse Restoration
Milestone that unlocks season-independent growing on the mainland farm.
ProgressionSkull Cavern Expedition
Combat-and-mining objective for advanced ore, loot and quests.
ProgressionGinger Island Unlock
Major later-game objective opening new farm land and long-term collection tasks.
ProgressionQi Challenges
Late-game rotating tasks and difficulty objectives linked with Qi's Walnut Room.
ProgressionPerfection
Optional long-term 100% completion goal that unlocks additional rewards.
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