Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone is eager to maintain realistic expectations surrounding Stardew Valley’s 1.7 update. This announcement arrives following the successful launch of version 1.6, which Barone declared brought the game to a satisfying state. Insightfully, Barone humorously compared the buildup of attention for the update to showcasing a big red button labeled ‘DO NOT PRESS’.

Despite having vowed to focus solely on his upcoming game Haunted Chocolatier, he shocked fans by confirming that the next update is indeed in the works. During a recent concert featuring Stardew Valley music, he unwittingly revealed details about the 1.7 update, confirming its progress without specifying a release date.

Barone noted, “More will come. I just don’t want too much hype at this point. It’s going to be a while before the update is ready.”

He reassured players that he aims to reduce the lag time between PC and console releases for the forthcoming updates, hoping to avoid the delays experienced with version 1.6.

Stardew Valley has continued to flourish over the years, engaging players of various ages, demonstrating its broad appeal. Remarkably, its devoted player base suggests that any new content is likely to be met with enthusiasm, further emphasizing Barone’s challenge to manage expectations effectively.