Stardew Valley creator Eric Barone teases 1.7 update for 2027

Stardew Valley creator Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone has indicated that the upcoming 1.7 update for the game is expected to be released in 2027. Barone shared these details during the Stardew Valley Symphony of Seasons concert held at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

Scope of the 1.7 Update

Barone described the upcoming content as being significantly larger than previous releases. "We’re working on the 1.7 Update," Barone said, adding that it is "looking to be the largest Stardew Valley update ever. It’s jam-packed."

Specific features already confirmed for the update include:

• The addition of Clint and Sandy as eligible marriage candidates.
• A new farm type to expand starting choices for players.
• Additional social features.

Barone noted that the marriage candidates are "just the tip of the iceberg—there’s so much more in the update."

Ongoing Development

While working on the 1.7 update, Barone is also developing a new game titled Haunted Chocolatier. He has previously stated that the project is "taking a long time" as he focuses on the details of the game, which he has described as an action RPG with themes slightly darker than Stardew Valley.

Why it matters

Stardew Valley has previously released major updates, such as 1.5 and 1.6, which added new regions and festivals. Barone's comments suggest that 1.7 aims to exceed the scale of those previous expansions.

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Sources

• kotaku.com: Stardew's 2027 Update Will Be The Game's 'Largest Update Ever'
• tech.yahoo.com: Stardew Valley update 1.7 may be "largest" yet, ConcernedApe says – and come "sometime next year"
• games.gg: Stardew Valley 1.7: Barone hints at biggest update yet

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