Summary
Stardew Valleymay receive more updates in the future, the game’s sole developer said. This revelation was shared as part of a wider interview reflecting on the current state ofStardew Valley.
The hit farming sim developed by Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone has received dozens of patches both big and small since its 2016 release. Its latest major revision arrived in mid-March 2024 in the form ofStardew Valleyupdate 1.6, which introduced new items, events, animals, and even gameplay mechanics, among many other novelties.
Stardew Valley Developer Has No Shortage of New Update Ideas
That release may not be the end ofStardew Valleycontent drops, with Barone saying as much in a recent interview withPC Gamer. That’s largely because the developer himself is still playing the farming sim on a regular basis, which often leads to him coming up with new ideas for what he could add to it. This process helped shape update 1.6 and essentially every major patch that preceded it, and could very well lead to evenmoreStardew Valleycontent and changesdown the road. “I could keep working on the game forever, every aspect of the game could be enriched,” Barone explained.
Future Stardew Valley Updates Still Aren’t Guaranteed to Happen
But while additionalStardew Valleycontent drops are not out of the question, “at some point, you have to move on,” Barone said, noting how he had already spent 12 years working on the game as of 2024. Yet the time to move on isn’t here just yet, with Barone saying he’s currently focused on polishing the latest release. Those efforts have so far yielded eight minor patches that were rolled out since the 1.6 update, the latest of which bumped the game’s version number up to 1.6.8. At the same time, Barone is also presently working onStardew Valley1.6 update for consoles and mobile devices. That particular release is promised to be coming “soon,” presumably after the process of patching the PC version of the hit farming sim is complete.
I could keep working on the game forever, every aspect of the game could be enriched.
ConcernedApe’s Near-Term Plans Don’t Include Stardew Valley 1.7
And while Barone hence isn’t ruling out the possibility of more content down the road, he has confirmed that no such updates are on the agenda at this point. The current plan is for him to take a break, and then resume his work onHaunted Chocolatieronce the 1.6 version ofStardew Valleyis fully polished and available across all of the game’s target platforms.
October 21 will mark the third anniversary of theHaunted Chocolatierannouncement. It is currently unclear at what stage of development Barone’s next game is. The initial version ofStardew Valleytook around four and a half years of work, but that may not be indicative ofHaunted Chocolatier’s development timeline. After all,Stardew Valleyhad the benefit of not having its development sporadically interrupted byStardew Valley.
Stardew Valley
WHERE TO PLAY
You’ve inherited your grandfather’s old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home? It won’t be easy. Ever since Joja Corporation came to town, the old ways of life have all but disappeared. The community center, once the town’s most vibrant hub of activity, now lies in shambles. But the valley seems full of opportunity. With a little dedication, you might just be the one to restore Stardew Valley to greatness!
