In early gameplay, your energy bar is your biggest limit. Eat foraged items like salmonberries or spring onions to keep working longer. 3 and the more recent 1.6 update?
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Version 1.3 expanded on NPC interactions, including new secret notes and group ten-heart events. Community Perspectives In early gameplay, your energy bar is your biggest limit