Summary
Stardew Valley servers are compatible with every platform for which the game is available. These include GOG, Steam, and the Xbox App. To Connect to the server, users must install the popular modding tool SMAPI. This tool allows the server to run by designating a server bot as the host player. While this means that some workarounds are required for events, it provides a stable experience available 24/7 without requiring the coordination needed for Co-op Playthroughs.
| Note | SMAPI handles the mods installed on Stardew Valley. Learn how to install mods here. |
How to Install SMAPI for Stardew Valley on the Xbox App
1. Go to Stardew Valley on the Xbox App and choose ... > Manage.
2. Choose Browse next to the drive location.
3. Navigate to the following directory: Stardew Valley\Content , then copy the file path.
4. Download the SMAPI mod here.
5. Unzip the SMAPI zip folder.
6. Open and launch install on Windows.bat .
7. When prompted to choose a file path, type 2 and press Enter.
8. Paste the file path copied earlier and hit Enter.
9. Complete the installation, then return to the /Stardew Valley/Content directory.
10. Rename StardewValley.exe to something new, such as StardewValley - Copy.
11. Make a copy of StardewModdingAPI.exe and rename it to StardewValley.exe.
12. Launch the game with the Play button from the Xbox app.
