Stardew Valley’s 1.6 Update Release Date Announced by Developer Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone
March 19th set as the release date for PC version
Stardew Valley, the beloved farm-life simulation game, is celebrating its eighth anniversary today with exciting news. Developer Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone has announced the release date for the highly anticipated 1.6 update. The update is scheduled to arrive on PC on March 19th. Console and mobile releases will follow shortly after.
1.6 Update Expands on Initial Plans
Initially conceived as a relatively modest update with a focus on modding, the 1.6 update of Stardew Valley has evolved significantly. Eric Barone has confirmed that the update will include more substantial content, including one major new festival, two new mini festivals, new items and crafting recipes, additional dialogue lines, a new farm type, new late-game content, winter outfits for villagers, a new larger chest, and the highly anticipated addition of hats for cats and dogs.
Progress Report and Release Confirmation
Barone provided a progress update on the 1.6 update’s development exactly one month ago, stating that the major new content had been added and expressing certainty that the update would be released this year. Today, on the game’s anniversary, Barone officially confirmed March 19th as the release date for the PC version. Console and mobile players can expect the update shortly after the PC release.
In a celebratory message shared on social media, Eric Barone acknowledged the incredible support received over the years. He also expressed his gratitude to the players who have played a vital role in the game’s success as it continues to thrive. With a new update on the horizon, a worldwide concert tour underway, and an official cookbook soon to be released, Stardew Valley is in its prime, with over 30 million copies sold.
A History of Community Engagement
It has been over four years since the previous major content update of Stardew Valley, after which Barone announced a new project called Haunted Chocolatier. Although Haunted Chocolatier features a darker and more fantastical tone than Stardew Valley, Barone postponed its development to focus on the 1.6 update. With the release date approaching, he expressed his dedication to the game, ready to continue working on the beloved and highly anticipated update.
Stardew Valley’s 1.6 update on PC is just around the corner, and players can look forward to a wealth of new content and features in this highly acclaimed farm-life simulator. Mark your calendars for March 19th and prepare for an exciting journey on your virtual farm.
