“A Distant Shore” is a newly introduced achievement in Stardew Valley's 1.6 update, encouraging players to explore an isolated island near the Fern Islands archipelago. While the objective seems straightforward — reach Ginger Island — only 2.7% of Steam players have unlocked this achievement, indicating that accessing this mysterious island is no easy task. In this guide, we will walk you through every step necessary to unlock Ginger Island, ultimately enabling you to earn the new “A Distant Shore” achievement.