Stardew Valley’s creator says the next patch could eclipse every previous expansion.
Key points
- The 1.7 update is being billed as Stardew Valley's largest expansion, adding new romance options and a new farm type.
- A release is hinted for "sometime next year," but no concrete date has been provided.
- Barone’s work on the upcoming game Haunted Chocolatier may affect the timing of the Stardew Valley patch.
- Compared to earlier updates 1.5 and 1.6, 1.7 is expected to introduce a broader range of content.
Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone, the sole developer behind Stardew Valley, told fans the forthcoming 1.7 update is shaping up to be the biggest the game has ever seen, according to a report by tech.yahoo.com.
Speaking at the Stardew Valley Symphony of Seasons concert in Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Barone described the patch as "jam‑packed" and confirmed that players will soon be able to romance two new characters, Clint and Sandy, and that a brand‑new farm type is also in the works.
New romance options and farm type
He compared the upcoming content to the game’s prior major expansions—versions 1.5 and 1.6, which introduced new regions and festivals—suggesting that 1.7 will surpass those updates in scope.
Barone added a vague release window, saying the update will likely arrive "sometime next year," though he did not specify a month, leaving the exact timing uncertain.
Developer hints at scale of 1.7
The developer also noted that he is concurrently developing a separate title, Haunted Chocolatier, which he admitted is "taking a long time" and could influence the schedule for Stardew Valley’s next release.
While Clint and Sandy are the only new romance candidates confirmed so far, Barone emphasized that they are "just the tip of the iceberg," implying additional, undisclosed features will accompany the update.
Reader questions
When is the Stardew Valley 1.7 update expected to launch?
ConcernedApe said it will likely arrive "sometime next year," but he has not confirmed a specific month or quarter.
What new content has been confirmed for the 1.7 update?
The developer confirmed new romance candidates Clint and Sandy and a new farm type, and indicated that additional features are planned beyond these.
Is ConcernedApe working on other projects that could delay the update?
Yes, he is also developing a new game called Haunted Chocolatier, which he described as taking a long time and could impact the 1.7 schedule.
Source: tech.yahoo.com
