PlatformPC, macOS, LinuxRegionGlobalVersionNot confirmed
The quick answer

The Steam listing advertises eight-player farming: one host and up to seven other players online. That desktop listing does not establish a player limit for every console or mobile edition.[1]

Earlier-release multiplayer promotional screenshot of farmers gathering beside a farm pond and cabins
Earlier-release multiplayer promotional screenshot of farmers gathering beside a farm pond and cabins. Promotional imagery for visual context.© ConcernedApe LLC Official source ↗

Check everyone’s game version

The official multiplayer guide says every player needs the same game version. Use the question-mark button on the title screen to find the displayed version.[2]

Check the host setup

Load the farm through Co-op, then Host. Ensure there are enough cabins for joining players. The older official cabin table covers two to four players; do not treat it as an eight-player configuration table.[2]

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Sources & verification

Facts last checked Oct 30, 2026. Checking a source does not change the page’s update date.

  1. Stardew Valley Steam listing ConcernedApe · official · Checked Oct 30, 2026
  2. Official multiplayer troubleshooting ConcernedApe · official · Checked Oct 30, 2026

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