Question I NEED HELP PLEASE

[Roxyjumino_2]

hey
i recently downloaded stardew valley on my lenovo computer from the microsodt store ( so not on steam ) and i am not sure how to download and activate mods. Well, technically form experience of other games such as Minecraft, i (think???) i know how to download mods ( off curseforge ) but not how to activate them. If i had downloaded it off steam it would be easier but i didnt so if anyone can please help me (and soon) that would be really appreciated!

also if anyone knows where i can find these mods that would also be great :)

Expanded mod ( used in YT channel Poxial )
Tractor mod ( destroys trees and bushes really fast )
The aesthetic mod that YTUBERS use :))
Or any good mod sto make clearing out my farm faster :)

 

[Roxyjumino_2]

I have a hard time understanding extremely complicated instructions so if they could be pretty simple ( please ) i would really appreciate it!!

 

[Odin]

I don't think modding is much more difficult if you got the game through Microsoft or Steam. The wiki has a good overview that is well written and clear: https://stardewvalleywiki.com/Modding:Player_Guide/Getting_Started
Under "Install SMAPI" you'll want to click on "Windows", then go to the instructions for the "Xbox App" version. Please mention if you have any specific questions!

also if anyone knows where i can find these mods that would also be great :)

Most mods for the game can be found on Nexus at https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley. Here's a few you mentioned:

Stardew Valley Expanded (SVE): https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/3753
Please note that this is a really big mod, and has very specific instructions to install it, which can be found here: https://github.com/FlashShifter/StardewValleyExpanded/wiki/Install-guide
You may want to consider starting small with some other mods, especially if you are playing Stardew for the first time. SVE makes significant changes to the game, and you may get more out if it if you've played the game for a bit and get a handle on everything in the base game first.

Tractor Mod: https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/1401

Unfortunately I'm not familiar with the most popular aesthetic mods, but if you share a screenshot of one you like, someone may recognize it. You can also look through the Visuals and Graphics section on Nexus: https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/categories/25/?BH=0