On Twitter,Stardew Valleycreator and developer Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone gave players an idea of what the next content update for the game will focus on. The news came just a couple of months afterStardew Valleycelebrated its seventh anniversary, which was observed by both ConcernedApe and players alike.ThoughStardew Valleyis over seven years into its lifespan, that has not stopped players from enjoying the game in both solo and multiplayer sessions. In the previous major update toStardew Valley,version 1.5, a slew of new features such as a beach farm, local split-screen co-op play, and new characters, events, and items to discover were added to the game at no added cost. While version 1.5 remainsthe largest update toStardew Valleyat the time of writing, it was released two years ago, with smaller updates scattered throughout.RELATED:Stardew Valley Creator Loves LEGO Farmhouse Set IdeaEven thoughStardew Valleyversion 1.6 is still planned for a future release, ConcernedApe took to Twitter to assure fans that he is personally working on it. ConcernedApe also stated that version 1.6 would be smaller compared to version 1.5, and would focus more onmakingStardew Valleymodseasier to implement as well as make them more powerful in what they can accomplish. With mods being added and updated consistently,Stardew Valleyversion 1.6 looks to make things better for both modders and average players alike. ConcernedApe said thatStardew Valleyversion 1.6 would have new content, but did not give additional details. It remains to be seen what the new content inStardew Valley’s next update will be.
However, ConcernedApe stated that he would be taking a break from developingHaunted Chocolatier, his next video game project, to giveStardew Valleyversion 1.6 appropriate development time. He then added that after the nextStardew Valleyupdate is released, he would return toHaunted Chocolatierdevelopment. No timetable was given for whenStardew Valleyversion 1.6 would release on PC and other platforms. However, given the fact that ConcernedApe is shifting his work focusfromHaunted ChocolatiertoStardew Valleyonce again, players can expect more updates from ConcernedApe about version 1.6 in the near future.
With gamers putting inhours and days of playtime intoStardew Valleyand continued support from ConcernedApe and the modding community, the game is showing no signs of slowing down. Whenever the update is ready, players should expectStardew Valleyversion 1.6 to roll out on PC first before heading to other platforms shortly after.
Stardew Valleyis available now for Android, iOS, PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One.
