I went on a serious cottagecore Stardew Valley mod hunt and now I've got the cozy farm of my dreams for my next save

The cottagecore Stardew Valley mods I’m using for a cozy new save | PC Gamer Skip to main content Open menu Close main menu PC Gamer THE GLOBAL AUTHORITY ON PC GAMES US Edition UK US Canada Australia Subscribe Sign in View Profile Sign out Search Search PC Gamer Games Hardware News Reviews Guides Video Forum More PC Gaming Show PC Gamer Clips Software Codes Coupons Movies & TV Magazine Newsletter Affiliate links Meet the team Community guidelines About PC Gamer PC Gamer Magazine SubscriptionWhy subscribe?Subscribe to the world’s #1 PC gaming magTry a single issue or save on a subscriptionIssues delivered straight to your door or device From$1Subscribe now Jump to: Basics Buildings & maps Home Decor UI & more Don’t miss these Life Sim All the Stardew Valley 10th anniversary announcements, including new romance options and a giant Pelican Town desk mat to replace your map keybinds Life Sim Stardew Valley 1.7: The farmer’s almanac for key details and news on the next big update Life Sim May I have the envelope, please? 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That’s partially thanks to ConcernedApe’s endless cycle of updates, and partially because the Stardew Valley mod scene is filled with talented fans determined to keep their hooks in me somehow.Get her look (Image credit: ConcernedApe)📌 Fashion SenseYeon Yi’s Hairstyles: Short & long AIOGrace’s Farm Clothing: Must-haveRat’s Flower Crowns: Earthy royaltyTraveller’s Attire: A perfect, flowy hoodAnd now we’ve got the Stardew Valley 1.7 update on the way, so I’m using this as an excuse to start the process all over again for a more themed approach that sticks to cottagecore Stardew Valley mods. After hours of browsing and troubleshooting, I’ve finally assembled a collection that plays nice with the farming sim’s current version and nails the classy, earthy vibe I love so much.If you want to try some of my favorites, here’s every Stardew Valley mod I’m using for a cozy cottagecore playthrough. Related articles The best Stardew Valley mods A beginner’s guide to installing Stardew Valley mods: SMAPI, Stardrop, and more The best games like Stardew Valley on PC Required modsStardew Valley mods to start your cottagecore farmOur in-depth guide on how to install Stardew Valley mods can walk you through the basics of downloading and installing mods, but here are the foundational ones you’ll need for this cottagecore collection.If you want to download all the same mods, you’ll need: SMAPI by PathoschildContent Patcher by PathoschildAlternative Textures by PeacefulEndHappy Home Designer by tlitookilakinI recommend a few other popular Stardew mods, too. These are optional tools I used to change outfits and add a little more flexibility to fa