The compatibility version is generally locked to version 1.5.6. You will not have access to the new festivals, items, or farm types introduced in the 1.6 update.
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Useful for users whose mods haven't updated to the latest SMAPI/Stardew version. Why You Need the Compatibility Version The compatibility version is generally locked to version 1