Stardew Valley may be beloved for its nostalgic appeal, exploration, and relaxed lifestyle, but another key to its lasting freshness is the dynamic modding community. For instance, an astonishing Stardew Valley Ring mod allows players to adopt the powers of their favorite X-men. And now, a new mod introduces an entirely new feature: chocolate-making.
Over on NexusMods, creator Orangeblossom shared their appropriately named “Chocolate Valley” mod which adds two new plants, five artisan machineries, and new ingredients involved in chocolate making. The mod includes custom animations for the new machines and unlocks various chocolate recipes as players progress in the game.
The new additions include:
- Goat Milk Powder
- Ruby chocolate syrup
- Fairy-dust
- NPC gift tastes
- Extra top-ups like truffles, nuggets, and hearts
Stardew Valley Chocolate-Making Mechanics Introduced in the Mod
Enjoy Chocolate farming
With the buffs that improved gameplay with the temporary boost with the existing in-game mechanisms like speed and luck, the mod could act as a Catalyst. For instance, the truffles enhance the foraging skills while the nuggets boost the defense and speed. More interestingly, the mod incorporates NPC gift tastes, except for cacao beans, nibs, and fruits.
As the players don’t want to settle for what’s already contained and want to seek new experiences beyond the base game, testing out new mods becomes an exciting prospect. While a wide array of recipes have been already incorporated into the game, it is evident for missing one from the wider spectrum of the cooking books. The addition of a dedicated chocolate farm and recipes fills a notable gap and brings a delightful new feature to the developer’s attention.