Summary
Stardew Valleyplayers are trying to learn more about a particular character in the game that, as far as anyone knows, has no name and cannot be conversed with. There are a total of 48 NPCs inStardew Valley, a dozen of whom are candidates for marriage.
The JojaMart in Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone’s acclaimed farm life simulatorStardew Valleyis a corporate retail store that sells a variety of items. It also offers a membership program that plays a key role in thequestline that involves Pelican Town’s abandoned Community Center. Aside from its manager,Morris, two more named characters,SamandShane, work at JojaMart, although players are unable to talk to the duo during their shifts. Interestingly enough, the store has one more employee, but the NPC is shrouded in complete mystery as there is no way to interact with them at all.
In a recent post on theStardew Valleysubreddit, user AlanSmithee001 tried to gather more information about JojaMart’s red-haired cashier who resolutely mans the third counter of the store from opening hour to closing time. Another user said that the NPC was a commentary on how working for big companies like the Joja Corporation drains people of their life and personality. Community member DimmyDongle pointed out that the character becomes a staff member ofStardew Valley’s Movie Theatershould the JojaMart in Pelican Town cease operations. The mysterious NPC seems much more enthusiastic at their new job, according to DimmyDongle.
Stardew Valley’s Mysterious JojaMart NPC
Many wondered if the JojaMart cashier stayed in Pelican Town with most ofStardew Valley’s 48 villagersor if they lived outside the area. One commenter theorized that there are residents in Pelican Town who simply never get to encounter the player. “How many towns can support a doctor’s surgery, two supermarkets, a pub, a spa, a museum and a blacksmith with under 30 residents?” user 2xtc wrote. Others, meanwhile, joked that it was naturally difficult to determine how the economy of the game’s primary setting worked because the player, a farmer, could net a quarter of a million gold per week. By 2022, the average farm household in the US had an annual net income of $95,418, according to data provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.
Update 1.6.9 forStardew Valleyis set to go live on November 4, according to ConcernedApe. The developer, who recently revealed that they had finallyunlocked all ofStardew Valley’s achievements on Steam, advised players to play the upcoming build with a fresh save. A preview of the 1.6.9 patch that is available on PC features bug fixes, quality-of-life changes, and a host of other tweaks forStardew Valley.
Stardew Valley
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You’ve inherited your grandfather’s old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home? It won’t be easy. Ever since Joja Corporation came to town, the old ways of life have all but disappeared. The community center, once the town’s most vibrant hub of activity, now lies in shambles. But the valley seems full of opportunity. With a little dedication, you might just be the one to restore Stardew Valley to greatness!
