How to Destroy a Player House in Stardew Valley: A Complete Guide
The short answer: You can’t destroy a player house in Stardew Valley in the traditional sense of completely removing it from the game, as you might with a coop or barn. However, you can move player houses, or player cabins, and effectively remove them by placing them off of the main farm area. It’s important to understand that player houses, or cabins, are treated differently from farm buildings like coops and barns. Here’s a detailed explanation of how to manage player cabins, rather than “destroy” them.
Understanding Player Cabins and Farm Buildings
In Stardew Valley, there are two main types of structures: farm buildings (like coops, barns, and sheds) and player cabins. Farm buildings are generally used for housing animals or processing goods and are built by Robin at her Carpenter’s Shop. Player cabins are specifically for housing additional players in a multiplayer game. While they appear to be similar to farmhouses, there are key differences in how they function and how you can interact with them.
Moving, Not Destroying, Player Cabins
Unlike farm buildings, you cannot demolish a player cabin by going to Robin and selecting a demolish option. Player cabins are designed to be permanent fixtures once added. Instead of destroying them, you can relocate them. The process is as follows:
- Visit Robin’s Carpenter’s Shop: Head to Robin’s shop located north of your farm.
- Select the “Move Buildings” Option: Speak to Robin and choose the option to move buildings. This will open up the farm map interface.
- Choose the Cabin: Navigate to the cabin you wish to relocate, click on it to select it.
- Choose a New Location: Move the building outline to the desired new location on your farm. You can place them in inconvenient areas to discourage use or even hide them behind other structures.
- Confirm the Move: Select the checkmark to finalize the cabin’s move.
Why Not Destroy?
The reason you can’t destroy a player cabin is tied to the game’s multiplayer mechanics. These cabins are tied to individual player saves. Removing a cabin would mean potentially removing a player’s progress or the player themselves, which the game is designed to avoid. Moving the cabin effectively removes the active house from your farm but it still allows that player to reconnect to the game with all their inventory and money still intact.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Player Cabins and Farm Structures
Here are some frequently asked questions about managing player houses and farm buildings in Stardew Valley:
Can I destroy a coop or barn?
Yes, you can destroy coops and barns. To do this:
- Ensure all animals are outside the coop or barn.
- Visit Robin at her Carpenter’s Shop.
- Select the upgrade or build building icon for that specific building type.
- You will see a demolish icon. Click the demolish icon and target the building for removal. Demolition is instantaneous.
Can I move other farm buildings?
Yes, you can move most farm buildings using the same process as moving a player cabin. This includes coops, barns, sheds, and even the greenhouse once it is unlocked. Go to Robin’s shop and select move buildings.
How do I build a player cabin in the first place?
To build a player cabin, you must initiate a multiplayer game. When you start a new farm, you can choose to add cabins, or later you can go to Robin and have her build more. Each player cabin will add one additional player slot in the game.
What happens if I move a cabin to a remote location?
Moving a cabin to a remote location doesn’t change its functionality. The player associated with that cabin can still join the game and access their inventory as usual. However, physically using their cabin can become inconvenient for that player.
Can I completely remove a player from my multiplayer game?
While you can’t destroy their cabin, you can control who plays in your game. If you do not invite them to your game they can not join. Also, you can control who has access to your game through the game invite/friend function.
What happens to the contents of the cabin when I move it?
Moving a cabin does not affect its contents. The items and progress of the player associated with the cabin remain intact. The move only changes the physical location of the cabin on your farm.
Can I have more than one player cabin on my farm?
Yes, you can have multiple player cabins on your farm, as long as your system or server allows for it. Each cabin will allow for one more player to join your farm.
Can other players move their own cabins?
No, only the host player can move buildings, including player cabins. Other players need to ask the host if they want their cabin moved.
Is there a limit to how many buildings I can move?
There is no limit to how many buildings you can move. However, you are limited by space on your farm. You can re-arrange everything as often as you like.
What happens if I move the house in front of the mailbox?
While it is possible to move a house to in front of the mailbox, this may be visually jarring. In any case, the mail will still be delivered and can be retrieved. Also, you can move buildings at any time, so if you don’t like it move it back or move it elsewhere.
Can I use a player cabin for my personal storage?
Yes, you can use a player cabin for your personal storage, even if the associated player isn’t actively playing. However, it’s generally better to build sheds for storage rather than taking up a player spot.
Does moving buildings cost any gold?
No, moving buildings is free. There is no cost associated with moving structures using Robin’s service.
Can I move buildings during festivals or events?
Yes, you can move buildings at any time, regardless of in-game events or festivals. This is true during the week or on weekends, as Robin is always available to move buildings around.
Will moving a cabin affect friendship levels?
Moving a player cabin will not affect friendship levels with other players, nor with the associated player. Friendship is dependent on actions such as gifts, events, and dialogue.
Can I revert a building move to its old position?
Yes, you can move a building back to its old position if you are not happy with the move. There are no penalties for moving a building back and forth, and it is free to do so. You can repeat this move as much as you want.