🏜 The Desert

The Desert, also known as the Calico Desert, is a remote region in Stardew Valley accessible by bus travel. It is home to unique shops, forageables, fishing spots, and the dangerous Skull Cavern. The Desert introduces late-game challenges and rewards, including rare materials, powerful items, and exclusive NPC services.

🛶 Access

• Reached by taking the bus from the Bus Stop after it has been repaired.
• The bus is restored by completing the Vault bundles in the Community Center or through Joja membership.
• Each trip costs 500g and is driven by Pam once the bus is fixed.

🌟 Features

• Oasis — a shop run by Sandy that sells seeds, recipes, and rare items.
• Casino — hidden in the back of the Oasis, unlocked during Mr. Qi’s questline.
• Skull Cavern — a dangerous late-game mine filled with rare ores, Iridium, and unique monsters.
• Fishing Pond — contains exclusive fish like Sandfish and Scorpion Carp.
• Forageables — includes Cactus Fruit and Coconuts, which only appear in the Desert.

🍉 Forageables

• Cactus Fruit — edible and used in recipes and bundles.
• Coconut — a tree fruit forage item used for bundles and gifts.

🎣 Fishing

• Sandfish — a unique desert-only fish.
• Scorpion Carp — a difficult fish that requires high fishing skill.

💡 Strategy

• Bring plenty of food, bombs, and staircases before tackling Skull Cavern.
• Use the Oasis to purchase seasonal seeds out of season for farming advantages.
• Check for forageables daily when visiting the Desert for bonus income and bundle items.
• Complete Mr. Qi’s questline to unlock the Casino and access Qi coins for unique rewards.