| Tool | Version | Notes | |------|---------|-------| | | 3.18.6+ | Latest SMAPI for 1.5.6.x is 3.18.6. Do not use SMAPI 4.0+ (that’s for 1.6). | | Content Patcher | 1.30.4 | Final 1.5-compatible version | | JSON Assets | 1.11.7 | For custom crops, machines, etc. | | SpaceCore | 1.19.8 | Required by many framework mods | | Expanded Preconditions Utility | 1.0.1 | Still works on 1.5.6.39 |
When a game updates, it often breaks mods. Script changes, file path alterations, and new code can render a complex mod unusable until the modder updates it. For a massive overhaul mod like Stardew Valley Expanded , this update process can take months. Consequently, the ecosystem became the "Gold Standard" for a long time. It was the version where almost every major mod was fully functional, stable, and optimized. stardew valley 1.5.6.39 mod