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Stardew Valley Dev Apologized to Players for Broken Mods. Work Accident Will Result in Changes to Game Development

Adrian Werner, 14 November 2024, 00:58

A recent update to Stardew Valley temporarily messed up mods. It's already been fixed, but the game's developer apologized for the problems anyway and promised they won't happen again.

Stardew Valley Creator Finally Got All Achievements in His Own Game After 8 Years. „Dev Patted Me on the Back”

Jacob Blazewicz, 29 October 2024, 03:56

Eric „ConcernedApe” Barone showed that some developers can play their own games and even get an achievement that causes problems for fans.

Stardew Valley 1.6 Is Finally Coming to Consoles. Developer Announces Release Date

Jacob Blazewicz, 23 September 2024, 01:36

The major 1.6 update to Stardew Valley and new features from later patches will hit consoles and mobile devices, though fans will have to wait more than a month.

„Screencap This and Shame Me if I Ever Violate This Oath.” Stardew Valley Dev Vows Never to Make Players Pay for DLC or Updates

Jacob Blazewicz, 23 July 2024, 05:12

Eric „ConcernedApe” Barone, developer of Stardew Valley and the emerging Haunted Chocolatier, has vowed never to make players pay for DLC or updates.

„We Are Not Your Private Maids.” Creators of Baldur's Village Mod for Stardew Valley Responded to Attacks and Discussed Their Progress

Jacob Blazewicz, 09 July 2024, 05:44

A mod for Stardew Valley featuring Baldur's Gate 3 characters generated a lot of interest, but some fans seem to have exaggerated their excitement.

Stardew Valley Mods Don't Bother Eric Barone, but He Has One Remark for Players

Jacob Blazewicz, 29 May 2024, 05:38

Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone wants fans to know what is the “official” part of Stardew Valley and what is just an addition from mods. Also in terms of the storyline.

Stardew Valley Won't Be Updated Forever, but Its Dev Still Has Plenty of Ideas for Expanding It

Jacob Blazewicz, 23 May 2024, 08:35

Eric „ConcernedApe” Barone doesn't want to work on Stardew Valley forever. However, he doesn't recognize that he's done with the development of his popular game.

Even More New Features Head to Stardew Valley. Eric Barone Doesn’t Slow Down and Announces Small Patch

Jacob Blazewicz, 11 April 2024, 02:04

Patch 1.6 by no means ended the development of Stardew Valley, and soon Eric „ConcernedApe” Barone will introduce more new features to the game.

Stardew Valley 1.6 Adds Unsetteling Secret. Dev Punished „Mean” Players by Creatively Breaking Fourth Wall

Zuzanna Domeradzka, 21 March 2024, 02:15

Fans have discovered a disturbing new cutscene in Stardew Valley. In Update 1.6, Eric Barone decided to punish players using a bug that allows them to get to a certain location faster.

How to Fix Missing Executable in Stardew Valley 1.6

Aleksander Kartasinski, 20 March 2024, 01:55

If you wanted to check out the latest update of Stardew Valley 1.6 you might have stumbled upon missing executable error. Here you will find a quick fix for just that.

Stardew Valley Update 1.6 Releases Today. Dev Publishes Latest Teaser With Major New Feature

Jacob Blazewicz, 19 March 2024, 04:35

Today, Stardew Valley will finally receive the highly anticipated 1.6 update. Eric Barone revealed more information about it, including a final teaser with a major new feature.

„Game Feel Is Way More Important Than Precise Visual Accuracy.” Stardew Valley Dev Reveals Another Change From Patch 1.6

Jacob Blazewicz, 14 March 2024, 23:12

Patch 1.6 for Stardew Valley will fix an annoying problem with combat that wasn't a „mistake” but rather a conscious decision by Eric Barone.

Stardew Valley’s 1.6 Patch Focuses on Bizzare Bug. That’s One of Changes in New Update, More Will Be Revealed Every Day

Jacob Blazewicz, 14 March 2024, 03:22

Eric Barone is going to share with fans one change from the 1.6 update every day until its release. Among other things, the patch will fix a rather strange bug related to harvesting crops.

Stardew Valley Fans Are Delighted About One Change in Upcoming Patch 1.6

Jacob Blazewicz, 12 March 2024, 03:17

Stardew Valley is going to receive quite a few changes in Update 1.6. Eric Barone has just revealed yet another one, and players are already excited about it, as the novelty related to saplings will have a significant application.

Stardew Valley 1.6 - PC, Console, and Mobile Release Date. Dev Boasted Great Sales of the Game

Maciej Gaffke, 27 February 2024, 00:33

The release date of Stardew Valley 1.6 has been officially revealed. The game's developer also announced the number of copies sold of this popular RPG.

Stardew Valley 1.6 in 2024 Confirmed. Developer Recommends Starting New Game

Jacob Blazewicz, 29 January 2024, 09:03

Stardew Valley will get the 1.6 update this year, first on PC and soon after on consoles and mobile devices. The developer advised it would be best to create a new save file beforehand.

Stardew Valley Dev Shows Another New Feature From Version 1.6; Fans Concerned About Him Overworking Himself

Adrian Werner, 03 December 2023, 14:32

We learned about another new feature that update 1.6 will add to Stardew Valley. The game's developer also shared his thoughts on what motivates him to continue developing the game.

Announcement of Lovely Feature in Stardew Valley 1.6 Prompted Terraria Dev to Make an Interesting Proposal

Adam Adamczyk, 06 October 2023, 11:50

The creator of Stardew Valley revealed another screenshot, showing a new feature that the beloved game will get. He got a response he probably didn't expect.

Stardew Valley Dev Thanked Fans for Their Support; Screenshots From New Game

Adam Adamczyk, 04 October 2023, 12:30

The creator of Stardew Valley has stirred up a lot of interest with four new screenshots from Haunted Chocolatier. At the same time, he thanked his fans for the big achievement on Twitter/X.

Stardew Valley Update 1.6 in Details; ConcernedApe Stunned Fans

Jacob Blazewicz, 28 September 2023, 16:40

Stardew Valley was only supposed to receive a few minor details, but Eric „Concerned Ape” Barone has apparently doubled down and update 1.6 will add a multitude of good things.

Stardew Valley Dev Publishes Mysterious Post; Update 1.6 Inbound?

Adam Adamczyk, 22 September 2023, 14:17

The creator of Stardew Valley showed off a mysterious graphic, and players immediately began to ponder its meaning. Eric Barone's activity on social media could mean that update 1.6 for the game is just around the corner.

Stardew Valley Dev Adds Fuel to Fan Theories With a Screenshot From New Game

Adam Adamczyk, 06 September 2023, 15:07

Eric Barone shared a screenshot from Haunted Chocolatier. It stirred up a lot of excitement and spawned an interesting discussion.

Stardew Valley Fans Thrilled After Dev Revealed What Will Happen to Their Favorite Game

Adam Adamczyk, 18 July 2023, 16:14

Stardew Valley will receive a lot of new content. ConcernedApe has announced what will be coming to the game in update 1.6.

2 Words Were Enough to Make Stardew Valley Fans Excited

Adam Adamczyk, 02 June 2023, 14:43

The Stardew Valley community almost exploded after these two words from the game's developer. The players had been demanding it for a long time.

Stardew Valley Conquered the World; What are Gamer Expectations From Eric Barone's New Work?

Adam Adamczyk, 17 March 2023, 16:06

Eric Barone, known as ConcernedApe, rarely shares information about his new game, Haunted Chocolatier. Here's what players expect from this title.

New Game by Stardew Valley Devs is 'Big, Ambitious,' and Inspired by Diablo 2

Jacob Blazewicz, 22 December 2022, 00:10

Haunted Chocolatier is expected to be a markedly different game from Stardew Valley, with the developer taking inspiration from Diablo II (and RollerCoaster Tycoon), among others.

One Screenshot From Stardew Valley Dev Electrified the Community

Adam Adamczyk, 22 August 2022, 13:46

The creator of Stardew Valley shares a screenshot and theme music from Haunted Chocolatier. The fans are delighted.

Stardew Valley Will Get Patch 1.6; Maybe Even 1.7

Adam Adamczyk, 28 June 2022, 12:14

Stardew Valley will be getting patch 1.6, and it's possible that another patch will be made available after that.

Stardew Valley Sales Exceed 20 Million Copies; Most on PC

Agnes Adamus, 09 May 2022, 21:33

According to the latest figures, Stardew Valley is still selling great. The title is doing especially well on PC.

Stardew Valley's New Patch Add Changes Anticipated by Modders

Adrian Werner, 02 December 2021, 15:11

Patch 1.5.5 to Stardew Valley has been released. It does not introduce new content, but implements changes that will pay off for years.

Haunted Chocolatier is the New Game From Stardew Valley Dev

Adrian Werner, 22 October 2021, 12:11

The creator of Stardew Valley has announced Haunted Chocolatier, a game, in which we will deal with making and selling chocolate. Ingredients for sweets will be obtained during expeditions to a magical land.

Stardew Valley Remains Without Update 1.6 as Dev Focuses on New Game

Hubert Sledziewski, 06 September 2021, 13:06

Update 1.6 for Stardew Valley will have to wait. That's because developer Eric „ConcernedApe” Barone is busy working on a new title that may be announced soon.

Stardew Valley Has a 'Secret' Convenience That was Overlooked by Players

Jacob Blazewicz, 22 July 2021, 14:25

Fans of Stardew Valley found out about the helpful feature thanks to a post from the game's developer. Funnily enough, this useful option related to the community center is not new at all.

Stardew Valley Expanded Mod Patch Enables Support for SV Version 1.5

Bart Swiatek, 11 January 2021, 11:26

The well-known mod Stardew Valley Expanded has been updated to version 1.12. The most important novelty is compatibility with recent patch 1.5, but the mod also introduces a lot of new content.

Stardew Valley Breaks New Activity Records With Patch 1.5

Adrian Werner, 02 January 2021, 14:09

Patch 1.5 brought a new renaissance in Stardew Valley. Yesterday the game set a new activity record on Steam.

Giant Patch 1.05 for Stardew Valley Goes Live on PC

Adrian Werner, 22 December 2020, 11:00

The 1.05 update for Stardew Valley has been released. This is the biggest patch in the history of this game. It introduces a lot of new elements, including additional region and co-op mode on split screen.

More Details on Stardew Valley 1.5; Possible Launch in 2020

Bart Swiatek, 21 December 2020, 14:05

Thanks to developer Eric Barone's Twitter entry, we learned some new details about the planned 1.5 update for Stardew Valley. We also know the approximate release date of the patch on PC.

Stardew Valley Update 1.5 Close to Completion

Jacob Blazewicz, 14 November 2020, 18:27

Eric Barone informed about the upcoming completion of Stardew Valley version 1.5. A huge update for this popular indie game is already on the last straight and the developer will soon share further information about it.

Stardew Valley Will Get Split Screen Co-op

Adrian Werner, 17 October 2020, 20:35

The upcoming update 1.5 for Stardew Valley looks better with each report. It has been revealed that one of the novelties will be a co-op mode on split screen.

Stardew Valley 2 Possible

Christian Pieniazek, 10 September 2020, 17:40

Developer ConcernedApe is currently busy working on a 1.5 patch for Stardew Valley and is not thinking about the future of the franchise. However, the chances for getting made Stardew Valley 2 are good... same as the original receiving patch 1.6 and more.

Stardew Valley Dev Teases Novelties in Version 1.5

Frozen, 05 September 2020, 17:59

Concerned Ape continues to tease the upcoming Stardew Valley update number 1.5. The game's creator has uploaded a screenshot presenting some of the new features that are coming with it the next update.

New Game From Stardew Valley Dev Will not be About Agriculture

Adrian Werner, 12 February 2020, 10:37

The author of Stardew Valley revealed that his next project will be set in the same world, but will take on a different subject than agriculture.

Stardew Valley Celebrates a Great Success With Millions of Farmers

Peter Doron, 23 January 2020, 14:06

Stardew Valley, a farmer simulator by Eric Barone, boasts excellent sales. In the four years since its launch, 10 million players worldwide have bought this independent production.

Patch 1.4 For Stardew Valley Introduces a Lot of New Content

Bart Swiatek, 27 November 2019, 12:23

Stardew Valley, an independent RPG about farmer's life, has received the 1.4 update that adds a lot of new content and features, as well as fixes a number of bugs.

Indie farming sim Stardew Valley sells 1 million copies in less than two months

luckie, 14 April 2016, 14:18

Indie farming simulator Stardew Valley managed to sell in 1 million copies in less than two months since its release. The game is currently availably on PC only, but may be ported to consoles in the future.