Stardew Valley developer Eric ‘ConcernedApe’ Barone confirmed a 1.7 update but made clear there is no release date or estimate. The announcement appeared on social media with a simple graphic and a brief message, indicating that the update is planned, although the timing remains unknown.
The developer wrote a brief note after the concert reveal and then repeated the news on social channels. The line was plain and direct: the update is happening, but there’s no timeline attached.
Okay, I revealed this at the concert last night and now the cat’s out of the bag, so I will confirm for everyone: There will be a Stardew Valley 1.7 update. No release date, no estimate. But it’s happening.
It’s been more than a year since the 1.6 update arrived, which added new items, festivals, and graphical tweaks. The game’s profile on Steam has been unusually strong lately, see the Steam record story for the background on how Stardew Valley climbed to a top-rated position and now sits with overwhelmingly positive reviews.
Barone is also juggling the development of Haunted Chocolatier, so the solo developer is kinda busy right now. Who wouldn’t want a fresh round of farming content when it arrives? There’s no detail on what the 1.7 update will include. Fans can spec and wish, but specifics were not part of the announcement.
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