PlatformPC, macOS, Linux, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS, AndroidRegionGlobalVersionNot confirmed
The key changes
Version 1.6Released

The 1.6 changelog introduces Meadowlands Farm, a new mastery system, extra festivals, and new processing machines. This reference describes that update’s features; it does not guarantee every platform is on the same patch.[1]

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  1. Meadowlands Farm
  2. Selected new machines
  3. New events

Meadowlands Farm

The new farm starts with a coop and two chickens, and has blue grass described as appealing to animals. Use the full changelog for the wider balance and farm changes.[1]

Selected new machines

  • The Dehydrator processes fruit and mushrooms.[1]
  • The Bait Maker creates fish-specific bait.[1]
  • The Fish Smoker processes fish; the notes describe a Riverlands Farm starting bonus.[1]

New events

The update adds the Desert Festival plus Trout Derby and SquidFest. These are in-game events, not real-world UTC schedules; their detailed calendar rules are outside this short patch reference.[1]

A useful next step

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  1. Official 1.6 full changelog ConcernedApe · official · Checked Oct 30, 2026

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