Updating the Mod Manager

Keeping up to date with the latest updates is important to ensure that you're getting the best experience out of the Stardew Valley Mod Manager.

Check for Updates on Startup

When you first launch the Stardew Valley Mod Manager, it will start with a small window called a "Splash Screen". This window will load all of the necessary files and information for the program to run, as well as ensuring that the necessary directories are found.

The application will also (by default) check if there are any updates available. This can be turned off in the settings if you prefer to manually check for updates.

The Splash Screen on version 220601 of the Stardew Valley Mod Manager.

If updates are available... You should receive the following prompt if the splash screen if there are updates available

The Stardew Valley Mod Manager informing the user that an update is available, prompting them to download it.

If you click "Yes", the application will automatically begin the process of downloading the update. This will be demonstrated by a window that looks like the following, which reports on the progress of the download:

The RWE Labs Software Updater, downloading the latest version of the Stardew Valley Mod Manager

Once the download is complete, the application will close and then prompt you for administrator priviliges to install the update to your system. You will be prompted to review the license agreement.

If for some reason the application completes the download and does not close, you may need to manually exit the application before the installation will be allowed to continue.

Manually Check for Updates

If you have disabled the option to automatically check for updates on startup, you can manually check for updates at any time. Once the splash screen has taken you to the Main Dashboard, simply click on the "Check for Updates" hyperlink at the bottom right of the window. This will check for updates.

If updates are available, you should receive the following prompt if the splash screen if there are updates available

The Stardew Valley Mod Manager informing the user that an update is available, prompting them to download it.

Clicking "Yes" will automatically begin the process of downloading the update. This will be demonstrated by a window that looks like the following, which reports on the progress of the download:

The RWE Labs Software Updater, downloading the latest version of the Stardew Valley Mod Manager

Once the download is complete, the application will close and then prompt you for administrator priviliges to install the update to your system. You will be prompted to review the license agreement.

If for some reason the application completes the download and does not close, you may need to manually exit the application before the installation will be allowed to continue.

Version 220304 and Earlier

The update process in earlier versions (220304 and earlier) is slightly more manual than in 220401 and newer. With this being said, the process is still simple.

Step-by-Step Guide

• Once you have opened the application you will need to manually click "Check for updates" in the bottom left hand corner of the application's main dashboard (where you usually install, enable, disable and remove mods). If an update is available, you will be prompted with a window that looks like the following:

The Stardew Valley Update prompt.

• Once you click Yes, your default browser will open to the changelog for the latest release automatically. Here, you can observe the changes, bug fixes and new features that you will have access to after updating.

• Scroll to the "Assets" section at the bottom of the changelog.

• Click on the asset that says "StardewModManagerSetup.exe" to download it.

• Download and open the file, following the prompts to install the update. If you are having trouble (specifically with your browser stating that the application is not commonly downloaded, may be malware, is unsigned or could be unsafe) - we have step by step instructions on how to complete the download that you can view by viewing the article below:

Installing the Application