Stardew Valley first came out on February 26, 2016 for Windows PC.

Mini timeline

  • PC (Windows): February 26, 2016.
  • Linux & macOS: July 29, 2016 (free update).
  • PlayStation 4 & Xbox One: December 13–14, 2016.
  • Nintendo Switch: October 5, 2017.
  • iOS: October 2018; Android: March 2019.

Even in 2026 it’s still a trending topic, with ongoing updates and an active community keeping the game in the news and on forums.

TL;DR: Stardew Valley came out on February 26, 2016 (PC release), and then rolled out to consoles and mobile over the next few years.

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