Can Co-op Players Marry NPCs in Stardew Valley?

Yes, absolutely! In Stardew Valley’s multiplayer mode, co-op players can indeed marry NPCs, mirroring the single-player experience. This means you and your fellow farmers can build relationships, court, and ultimately marry any of the eligible bachelors and bachelorettes in the game. This feature adds a layer of depth and personal connection to the multiplayer experience, allowing players to not only work together on the farm but also share their romantic journeys within the valley. Each NPC can only be married by one player at a time, keeping the game balanced and realistic. Once married, the NPC will move into the marrying player’s house.

How NPC Marriage Works in Multiplayer

The mechanics of marrying an NPC in co-op are virtually identical to single-player. You’ll need to:

• Build a Relationship: Engage in conversation, give gifts, and complete quests to increase your heart level with the desired NPC.
• Reach 10 Hearts: Attain a 10-heart relationship with your chosen NPC to unlock the marriage proposal.
• Purchase a Mermaid’s Pendant: Once at 10 hearts, you’ll need to obtain a Mermaid’s Pendant from the Old Mariner on the beach during a rainy day, requiring you to have fixed the bridge on the beach for a small fee.
• Propose Marriage: Give the Mermaid’s Pendant to your intended spouse.
• Get Married!: The wedding ceremony will occur three days after the proposal.

Benefits of Marrying an NPC in Co-op

Just like in single player, marrying an NPC in multiplayer comes with its own set of perks:

• Marriage Gifts: Upon marriage, your NPC spouse will gift you a Stardrop, a valuable item that permanently increases your maximum energy.
• Help on the Farm: Happy NPC spouses will occasionally assist with farm chores like watering crops, feeding animals, and repairing fences.
• New Dialog and Events: Your spouse will have their own unique dialogue and some special spouse-related cutscenes that provide another layer of charm and depth.
• Shared Living: Your spouse will share your farmhouse and add a new room to the property.
• Cooking: Many spouses will cook dishes and give them to you.

These advantages make marrying an NPC not just a romantic endeavor but also a beneficial one for your cooperative farm.

Marrying Another Player in Multiplayer

In addition to marrying NPCs, co-op players in Stardew Valley can also marry each other. This provides a unique way to deepen the cooperative experience by formalizing relationships between players in the game.

How to Marry Another Player

• Obtain the Wedding Ring Recipe: You must acquire the wedding ring recipe from the traveling merchant in the Cindersap Forest. The merchant is only available on Fridays and Sundays.
• Craft a Wedding Ring: The recipe requires a prismatic shard and five iridium bars.
• Propose Marriage: Gift the ring to the other player.

Shared Stardrop

When marrying another player, both players receive a Stardrop in a purple gift box the morning after the wedding.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Can multiple players marry the same NPC in Stardew Valley?

No, each NPC can only be married to one player at a time. Once an NPC is married, they are no longer available as a marriage candidate for other players.

2. Can I have a baby with an NPC spouse in multiplayer?

Yes! The mechanics for having children with an NPC spouse remain the same in multiplayer. The primary player will be asked randomly if they wish to have a child.

3. Can co-op players have children together?

Yes, if you are married to another player, you can have children together! The main player will be asked randomly if they want to have a child, similar to the query when married to an NPC. If they say yes, the farmhand will then be asked as well.

4. Can I have both an NPC spouse and a player spouse?

No, you can only be married to one spouse at a time, whether that’s an NPC or another player. You can’t be married to an NPC and another player simultaneously.

5. What happens if I give a bouquet to another NPC while married?

Yes, you can date someone while married. If that person is the same gender as your spouse, when you give a gift to that person, your spouse will get jealous. The person will be listed as single because you are otherwise occupied officially.

6. Can I get divorced in Stardew Valley?

Yes, you can divorce your spouse (NPC or player) by going to Mayor Lewis’s house. There is a small cost associated with divorce, and it will reset your relationship with your spouse.

7. Can I remarry an ex-spouse?

Yes! If you regret divorcing a spouse, you can visit the Witch’s Hut and pay 30,000 gold to erase their memories, allowing you to date and remarry them.

8. Does my spouse get jealous if I date other NPCs?

Yes, if you are married and give a gift to someone the same gender as your spouse and you are dating that person, your spouse will get upset. However, the effect is temporary.

9. Can I have Krobus as a roommate if I’m married?

No, you can either be married or have Krobus as a roommate. The two are mutually exclusive options.

10. Can I have children with Krobus?

No, you cannot have or adopt children with Krobus. However, he will help with raising your children from previous marriages.

11. Who is the best NPC to marry in Stardew Valley?

That depends on personal preference. Many consider Maru to be beneficial due to her gifts of rare materials, while others favor Abigail for her fun-loving nature. Each spouse offers unique perks and dialogue. Leah is often considered one of the easiest NPCs to romance.

12. Can I date all the NPCs at once?

You can date multiple NPCs at once. But, If you decide to date every single bachelor/ette at the same time you can get caught and lose all your hearts with them unless you carry a Rabbit’s Foot with you.

13. Can my spouse help on the farm?

Yes! NPC spouses will sometimes help on the farm by repairing fences, feeding animals, or watering crops.

14. Can I date other NPCs after getting married?

Yes, you can continue to date other NPCs after getting married. However, this may cause jealousy with your spouse, especially if you are gifting to people of the same gender as your spouse.

15. Can my spouse dance with other NPCs at festivals?

Yes! After you are married, you can choose to dance with other partners at festivals. Your spouse may dance with someone else as well.