Friends Forever
stardew-valley — Mods & Enhancements
Friends Forever is a Stardew Valley mod that removes friendship decay, ensuring your relationships with villagers never decrease over time. It requires SMAPI 2.11+ and is a simple, quality-of-life improvement for players who want to maintain friendships without constant interaction. With 45,511 endorsements and 1.5 million downloads, it's a highly popular and trusted mod in the community.
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Downloads: 1,525,213 | Endorsements: 45,511💡 Notes
By Isaac S | v1.2.3 | 45,511 endorsements
🎯 Tips & Tricks
Make sure you have SMAPI installed and running before adding this mod — it won't work without it.
After installing, launch the game via SMAPI to ensure the mod loads correctly.
If you're using other mods, check for compatibility — this mod only affects friendship decay, so it should be safe with most mods.
🔧 Troubleshooting
Mod not working
Check load order and required dependencies. Read the full mod description.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Installing multiple mods that modify the same files without checking compatibility
👍 Pros
- Huge community trust (45,511 endorsements, 1.5M downloads)
- One less thing to worry about — no more daily gift grind to keep friends
- Lightweight and does exactly what it says
👎 Cons
- Last updated in 2019 — may not work with the latest Stardew Valley versions without updates
- No detailed description or documentation provided by the author
- Removes a core mechanic — some players might find it makes the game too easy