Among Pelican Town’s vibrant locals, Gus distinguishes himself as the Stardrop Saloon’s ever-reliable proprietor. This guide details his character interactions, including resolving Pam’s debt scenario, and offers strategic gift-giving advice.
Optimal gift choices for Gus
Prioritize Gus’s preferred items to boost friendship levels. While diamonds remain his top choice, other culinary offerings prove equally effective.
| Hate | Universal dislikes, coleslaw, holly, quartz |
| Dislike | Universal disapprovals, salmonberry, wild horseradish |
| Neutral | Common neutrals, most eggs/fruits, mushrooms, roots, and seasonal produce |
| Liked | Generally favored items (excluding coleslaw), daffodils |
| Loved | Premium choices: diamonds, escargot, fish tacos, tropical curry |
Friendship milestones with Gus
- Initial Bond
- Begins sending occasional mail gifts
- Strengthened Rapport (Three Hearts)
- Mails salmon dinner recipe
- Trusted Confidant (Four Hearts)
- Visit saloon with Pam present for critical dialogue options affecting friendship scores
- Close Friendship (Five Hearts)
- Trigger special morning event on sunny days
- Maximized Affinity (Seven Hearts)
- Receives cranberry sauce recipe via post
Cinema preferences revealed
| Dislike | Mysterium | Standard concessions |
| Like | Multiple films including Prairie King and Natural Wonders | Popular snacks like pizza and salted peanuts |
| Love | Coldstar Ranch, Wumbus | Specialty items including truffle popcorn |
Behavior during unusual weather
During summer’s anomalous precipitation events, Gus maintains saloon operations for communal shelter. First-year patronage exceeds subsequent years’ attendance.
Patched exploit details
A previous gameplay loophole allowed item generation through name manipulation during Gus interactions, remediated in 1.3 updates. Players can no longer acquire rare items through dialogue triggers.