OneStardew Valleyplayer has realized that watering crops while moving is now entirely possible, thanks to some quality-of-life changes in the latest 1.6 update. Previously, double-watering was an easy mistake to make, as players had to remain stationary while watering crops. Accidentally standing in the wrong spot or aiming just a bit off to the side meant crops would end up taking a drink twice.

In a Reddit post fromerwinoli, a quick video showcases the new mechanic, as the poster moves freely while watering the crops. Other fans ofStardew Valleychimed in, some not realizing that this was possible, others making sure to state thatthis feature was just introduced with the new update.

The Greenhouse, as seen in Stardew Valley, with various crops and fruit trees

Watering Crops In Stardew Valley Just Got Easier

Moving While Watering Is Now Possible Thanks To Update 1.6

InStardew Valley’s 1.6 update, the developers overhauled a few of the farming mechanics,meaning players are now able to move across their crops while charging up the watering can. This allows their character to hold and aim the watering can while moving up and down and side to side, precisely watering their crops without double-watering the farming plots, which can waste away precious energy.

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Not only does this save players time and energy, but it also gives them more control over watering their crops, which is always a nice bonus for those who may not have access to sprinklers.There were several quality-of-life features added with the 1.6 update, but this one seems to be easily missed by some fans, as the original poster asks,“WHY HAVEN’T I SEEN ANYONE TALK ABOUT THIS??”

Emily, Willy, and a farm computer on Stardew’s Beach Farm.

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One of the key reasonsStardew Valleyis as popular as it is, is because of the thriving community of players and fans alike. Over the years, it seems thateven those with hundreds of hours clocked can discover new features and mechanicsthat weren’t clear from the get-go. So many features have been brought to light for longtime fans and new players thanks to the community, such as the ability tofill a chest with multiple itemsin less than a second.

Stardew Valleygives its player community many ways to express their creativity while providing a platform for gameplay discoveries to be shared. The new watering can mechanic in the 1.6 update is not only revolutionary in terms of usefulness and time management, but is also another example of how even the small things can make a world of difference in such a vast and engaging sim such as this.

Stardew Valley farmer watering crops near farm, scarecrows, and sprinklers.

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