Stardew Valley Free Download Officially Announced For Millions Of Gamers

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Published May 12, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

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It is an exciting time for those who want to get their hands on an Xbox Game Pass subscription without paying its full price as a brand-new deal is now underway using Discord Nitro as the catalyst. That is because, as of 11 May, Xbox and Discord will be teaming up to offer Discord Nitro members the chance to gain access to a brand-new "starter edition" of the Xbox Game Pass.

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However, whilst the current Discord Nitro subscription is also $9.99, you may be wondering where the deal comes into play here. As the Discord Nitro membership gives you access to custom emojis, animated avatars, larger file uploads, HD screensharing, and much more, and with this brand-new Xbox deal also giving you access to a base version of Xbox Game Pass, you are quite literally getting two for the price of one, making this new deal a lot more worthwhile if you also happen to be a frequent Discord user.

Not only that, but according to Discord product manager Lu Zhang, the games up for grabs as part of the Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition will be enough to tempt fans, with one title including none other than hit farming simulator, Stardew Valley. It will join the likes of Fallout 4, DayZ, Deep Rock Galactic, Overcooked 2, and Grounded as base titles to the service.

"We're rolling these benefits out to members over the coming weeks, so if you don't see them yet, they're on the way. If you've been on the fence about Nitro, this is the update we'd want you to see."

First released back in 2026, Stardew Valley is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, and there is no denying that the farming simulator, developed by solo developer ConcernedApe, is regarded as one of the best video games of all time. Allowing players to run a dilapidated farm they have just inherited, gameplay consists of farming, building, mining, fishing, and all of the key features of any farming simulator. However, Stardew Valley has made a name for itself thanks to all the free updates, dishy romance options, and iconic pixel-art style. So, if you have been living under a rock, and you have missed the magic of Stardew Valley, you can now grab it at absolutely no cost courtesy of the brand-new Xbox/Discord deal.