Stardew Valley 1.7 Revealed at Seasons Concert

Stardew Valley's developer has announced a surprise update for the 9-year-old farming simulator, marking the first major content addition in over a year. This news comes alongside updates regarding the highly anticipated Haunted Chocolatier project.

New Content Coming to Stardew Valley After Development Pause

Surprise Announcement at Symphony Event

Eric Barone (known as ConcernedApe) shocked fans by revealing plans for version 1.7 during a Stardew Valley concert. "After 1.6, I thought we were done," Barone admitted during the show. "But tonight I want to share a secret - there will be another update." The solo developer later confirmed this on social media, though specific details remain under wraps.

Since its 2016 debut, Barone has consistently delivered free expansions to the beloved farming RPG. This dedication has maintained the game's popularity, with concurrent player counts still rivaling peak numbers from previous years. Even in slower periods, Steam charts show nearly 90,000 players simultaneously tending their virtual farms.

Haunted Chocolatier Development Unaffected

While fans enthusiastically celebrated the update news, some expressed concern about Barone's other major project. The developer reassured the community that this Stardew Valley update won't impact progress on Haunted Chocolatier, his upcoming haunted chocolate shop simulator announced in 2021. "I remain fully committed to completing Haunted Chocolatier," Barone clarified on social media.

Stardew Valley is currently playable across PC, mobile, and console platforms. For more details on Barone's upcoming projects and the farming simulator's continuing evolution, stay tuned for future updates.