Ridgeside Village

stardew-valley — Mods & Enhancements

Ridgeside Village is a massive Stardew Valley expansion adding over 50 new NPCs, a new location, items, shops, festivals, custom music, and quests. With 53,401 endorsements and 4.4M downloads, it's one of the most popular content mods, offering deep narrative and gameplay for players seeking more Stardew.

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Downloads: 4,393,422 | Endorsements: 53,401

💡 Notes

By Rafseazz and mamaesh - Assisted by RSV Council | v2.5.16 | 53,401 endorsements

🎯 Tips & Tricks

Install SMAPI first—it's required for most Stardew mods

Install SMAPI first—it's required for most Stardew mods.

Use a mod manager like Vortex to handle updates and conflict

Use a mod manager like Vortex to handle updates and conflicts.

Check the mod's Nexus page for any required dependencies or

Check the mod's Nexus page for any required dependencies or load order notes.

🔧 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

Massive community favorite with 53,401 endorsements and 4.4M downloads.
Huge content drop: 50+ NPCs, new area, festivals, and quests—hours of new gameplay.
Actively maintained (last updated Nov 2024) and backed by a dedicated dev team.

👎 Cons

Requires SMAPI and possibly other mods for full functionality—check dependencies.
Large mod may cause performance issues on lower-end PCs.
Overwhelming for new players—huge amount of content can be daunting.

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