Polygon has published an insightful interview with Stardew Valley creator ConcernedApe touching on the live concert series and of course the Version 1.6 update, which is launching first on PC this month, with console and mobile versions to follow. ConcernedApe says that what’s publicly known about the update is only scratching the surface, so it sounds like players will have a meaty update to tuck into. Here’s what was said:
“It’s stressful, but it’s also exciting. The releases are the most fun part of game development. It’s when you actually see people playing it and talking about [the game] and sharing their screenshots. So I’m really looking forward to that. It’s also a time of high intensity. The patch is pretty much ready to go. But there’s a few things I still need to do. Until everything is totally sealed, it’s going to be a little bit stressful.”
A fair bit is known about the 1.6 update, which will add new festivals, a host of late-game content, and even cold-weather outfits for the villagers during winter, but Barone says what’s publicly known is only scratching the surface. “What I released is just a little bit. There’s a lot more of the update than people think,” he said.
When asked to compare it to the 1.5 update, an enormous patch that added a brand-new island to the world of Stardew Valley, Barone said this one is a little different. “It’s more focused on the valley and the core areas of the game. It just adds so much stuff to all the different aspects of the game.”
How many more updates can this old console get, it is so old and outdated I’m surprised developers aren’t forced to forfeit.
It’s not a giant company. He can do what he wants with his game
+Gruntilda
Stardew Valley is a console? What are you on about?
Old console???? It’s a PC game mainly
The Stardew Valley 1.6 update, as discussed by its creator, promises to exceed expectations with significant content additions and enhancements. This update reflects the game’s continuous evolution, enriching the beloved farming simulator with new features and depth for players to explore.
I’m really excited to see what comes of this. I love Stardew Valley and even starting new files to do my farm differently, marriage, etc. I just started another file on my PS4 because I could.