Hold onto your watering cans and prepare your crops, Stardew Valley fans! The creator we all love, Eric Barone, also known as ConcernedApe, is stoking the flames of excitement with fresh hints about the much-anticipated 1.7 update! While we eagerly await more juicy details, let’s dig into what's been teased so far!
In a recent sizzler of a tweet (or X post, as you will), ConcernedApe dropped some bombshells, keeping the hype train chugging along! When probed for the scoop on the new update, he kept us on the edge of our seats with promises of “more character/social stuff” and the tradition of introducing a dazzling “new farm type”! What a tease!
And here’s the tweet that shook the Stardew Valley community: he mentioned, "there will be some more character/social stuff, it's also traditional to add a new farm type. Lots more but I don't want to reveal much yet." Now that’s how you build excitement!
The promise of a new farm type is like a pep talk for our green thumbs. Historically, each major update gifts us with charming new lands to till and nurture, each boasting its unique flair. Could the latest addition usher in a harmonious fusion of building NPC friendships or perhaps even something fantastically unheard of? The possibilities are as vast as the fertile fields we lovingly tend!
And if you thought that was it, think again! The mysterious “character/social stuff” is fueling speculations across fan forums and communities. Are we facing new character romances, vibrant story arcs, or heartwarming events yet unseen? Perhaps even an array of new characters to meet and befriend? Let your imagination run wild, as we embark on this tantalizing anticipation!
Fans have been passionately buzzing about wishes for the future. From more charming NPCs—especially new romance candidates—to fresh animals, crops, and endless customization options, the community’s wishlist is long and hopeful. ConcernedApe hasn’t yet spilled the beans on the detailed contents of update 1.7, nor the release timing, hinting only that it might follow the release of Haunted Chocolatier. Stay tuned for that juicy follow-up!
In a final, thrilling note, ConcernedApe teased delicious tidbits about a potential Nintendo Switch 2 edition. Back in September, the news broke that we could expect mouse controls, four-player split screen multiplayer, and an exciting Game Share feature. While we wait for a release date, the promise of “something very soon” has left us breathless with anticipation!
Looking back, we re-reviewed Stardew Valley in 2024, elevating our original score of 8.8/10 to an absolutely perfect 10/10! Our verdict? “Stardew Valley is not only the best farming game I’ve played, it is one of my favorite games of all time. That myself and others keep returning to this eight-year old gem each time it gets even the smallest update speaks to how it’s truly a masterpiece in the genre it both reinvigorated and has come to define.”
Ready your tools and prep those seeds, fellow farmers— 1.7 is on the horizon and it’s going to be legendary! As always, stay tuned for more updates as ConcernedApe continues to inspire us all with his boundless creativity!