After quite some time, oneStardew Valleyplayer saw a rare sight — their ducks swimming in a pond. Ducks inStardew Valleyare a popular animal on the farm for players to pet and cultivate, but they rarely swim, making this a big moment for the players waiting for their ducks to act like ducks.
RedditorRikkertPaulposted a picture of their rare find on theStardew Valleysubreddit, much to the acclaim of the rest of the community.Ducks have been able to swim in the farm’s ponds sinceStardew ValleyUpdate 1.5, but they strangely don’t wade in the water often. However, the ducks don’t need to swim to thrive on the farm, but fans certainly love to see the ducks lounge in the pond.
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As RikkertPaul explained,this was their mainStardew Valleysave and they finally got to see their ducks swim after 11 in-game years. Some otherStardew Valleyfans chimed in on the thread, wondering how they could get their ducks to swim too. One piece of advice came from RedditorDronxhawho said the ducks will swim if the player pets them every day. However,RikkertPaulexplained they were doing that and not getting any results. OtherStardew Valleyfans may have cracked the code by placing theirduck coops next to the pondwith just a single tile between the ducks and a body of water.
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Along with the duck miracle,Stardew Valleyfans in the thread shared that they were impressed with RikkertPaul committing 11 years to one farm. Unlike some players, they explained they like to play expansive games, likeStardew Valley, on a single save. With so much new content in Update 1.6,RikkertPaul has plenty of surprises to find alongside their ducks finally taking a swim. Update 1.6 added manyhidden details toStardew Valleythat were asked for by the community.
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As seen by the sheer joy of seeing ducks swimming in a pond,Stardew Valley’swholesomeness is part of the charm. The cozy farm life sim allows players to carefully build a charming life and engage with the quirky townsfolk who inhabitStardew Valley. Behind all that wholesomeness, however, isa hidden sinister side to the game that can result in jumpscares and unsavory mysteries. For instance, players who accidentally bring acursed mannequinhome will be haunted by it as the mannequin inexplicably steals their clothes.
For such a cozy game, not every NPC is so wholesome. Take Mayor Lewis andStardew Valleyresident Marine, for example. The two are in a not-so-secret relationship, but players might find it hard to prove. Not until recently did someone discover a note that led them to catch theStardew Valleyresidentsin the act. Together, these secrets and moments of terror makeStardew Valleya well-rounded experience. On any given day inStardew Valley,fans can enjoy the cute sight of swimming ducks and maybe get haunted when they return home.
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