There is a new farm, but you can also drink mayonnaise for energy

Stardew Valley developer Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone wasn't lying when he said update 1.6 was going to be huge. The new patch, which was released on Tuesday, is full of changes to almost every aspect of the game, from story events to fishing, endgame content and even the maps. Of course, there are also the typical bug fixes, which lead to some hysterical bullet points in the patch notes.

It's not enough to feel like a brand new game, but it's a huge update, which is impressive considering the original game came out over eight years ago. And while some of the changes may feel small at first, they can have lasting effects on how players approach the game. Sure, there's a new farm option and new events, but what about NPCs no longer destroying your chests if they run into them? It can be life-changing for the right person.

From big changes to small, here are some of the most impactful updates we found in the official patch notes.