PlayStation Trick Lets You Keep Stardew Valley Forever for Free • Cheirush

Stardew Valley free claim on PlayStation Store with PS Plus cross-buy trick

Gamers who own a PS Vita or PS3 and have PlayStation Plus can currently claim Stardew Valley for free — and keep it permanently, not just tied to the PS Plus subscription license. Thanks to a clever cross-buy trick, players can add the beloved farming simulator to their collection forever, with no strings attached.

🌾 Stardew Valley’s Popularity

Released in 2016, Stardew Valley quickly became one of the most critically acclaimed indie games of all time. The farming simulator has consistently ranked among the top-rated titles on Steam, often trading places with Portal 2. Its addictive gameplay, charming pixel art, and relaxing loop have made it a fan favorite for nearly a decade.

In September, Stardew Valley headlines the PlayStation Plus monthly lineup, alongside Psychonauts 2 and Viewfinder. Normally, PS Plus games are only playable while a subscription remains active — but this new trick changes everything.

🎮 The PlayStation Trick Explained

Discovered by gaming insider Wario64 (via X), the trick takes advantage of PlayStation’s cross-buy system. Here’s how it works:

Claim Stardew Valley via PlayStation Plus.
Re-purchase for free using cross-buy on one of the following:
- PS Vita Store
- PS3 Store
- PlayStation Webstore (works for some users without needing PS3/PS Vita).

By doing this, Stardew Valley is added to your account permanently across all supported PlayStation consoles. This means even if your PS Plus subscription expires, the game will remain in your library forever.