🏞 The Summit

The Summit is a secret location in Stardew Valley, found at the very top of the Mountain. It is not accessible until the player achieves total completion of the game. Reaching the Summit unlocks a unique cutscene that serves as one of the ultimate rewards for finishing nearly every major goal in Stardew Valley.

📍 Access

• Located north of the Railroad and beyond the Spa.
• The path is initially blocked by a boulder and cannot be cleared by normal means.
• Unlocked only after achieving 100% game completion, as tracked in the Perfection system.

🌟 Features

• Scenic cliffside overlooking the entire valley.
• Special cutscene triggers when the area is first accessed, celebrating the player’s achievements.
• Serves as a symbolic reward for fully completing the game.
• No monsters, farming, or resource gathering — purely cinematic and atmospheric.

🏆 Completion Requirement

Access to the Summit requires achieving 100% Perfection. This involves completing nearly all aspects of Stardew Valley, including:

• Finishing the Community Center or Joja route.
• Finding every Golden Walnut on Ginger Island.
• Maxing out friendships with all villagers.
• Catching every fish and shipping all crops, artisan goods, and forage items.
• Upgrading the house fully and completing late-game quests.

💡 Strategy

• Plan early by keeping track of rare fish, recipes, and collectibles.
• Focus on completing Community Center bundles or Joja upgrades quickly.
• Regularly check Ginger Island for remaining Golden Walnuts.
• Balance relationships, farming, and exploration to avoid backtracking late game.