Stardew Valley Update 1.7 Is Both a Blessing and a Curse

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Although Stardew Valley is approaching its ten-year milestone, it continues to hold a strong position in the gaming industry with a dedicated fanbase and regular updates. Recently, the game’s developer, Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone, surprised fans by announcing that Stardew Valley would be updated to version 1.7, even though he had planned to focus mainly on Haunted Chocolatier after releasing Update 1.6 last year. This news is exciting for fans of the popular indie game, but it might be disappointing for those hoping for more from Barone outside of Stardew Valley.

It’s great that Stardew Valley, a game still popular after almost a decade, is getting a new update. However, Eric Barone (the developer) acknowledges this update might delay his work on Haunted Chocolatier, an eagerly awaited chocolate shop simulator he’s also working on. The extent of the Stardew Valley 1.7 update isn’t known yet, but given how much content was added in 1.6, it seems likely that the next major update will require Barone’s focus, potentially affecting Haunted Chocolatier’s development.

Stardew Valley’s Latest Update Comes at a Cost

Barone’s Balancing Act Between Two Worlds

It’s clear that Stardew Valley is a source of great pride for its creator, Barone, as it has not only brought him acclaim as one of the leading indie developers in the industry but also served as a catalyst for numerous games within the farm life sim genre. Given this success, it’s understandable that he continues to invest in the game even today, despite its age. Currently, Stardew Valley boasts approximately 100,000 daily active players on Steam alone, a number that reflects both the game’s enduring popularity and Barone’s dedication to expanding its legacy.

Initially, Barone unveiled a new game similar to Stardew Valley called Haunted Chocolatier in 2021. Since then, very few details and images of this game have been shared by him, leading us to anticipate its launch around now if it was his sole focus. However, given the enduring popularity of Stardew Valley, Barone must balance revitalizing that farm life sim alongside crafting Haunted Chocolatier.

Credits: ConcernedApe/Eric Barone

The Promise and the Price of More Stardew Content

The upcoming 1.7 update for Stardew Valley might bring additional content to the game, however, it could potentially delay the progress of Barone’s work on The Haunted Chocolatier. Although Barone has assured fans that the update won’t affect the development of The Haunted Chocolatier, he acknowledges that there are limits to how much he can manage both projects simultaneously. While Barone’s reassurance ensures that The Haunted Chocolatier will continue developing, it doesn’t guarantee that its progress won’t be slowed down.

Credits: Eric Barone/ConcernedApe

During the creation of the 1.6 update for Stardew Valley, Barone initially envisioned it as a minor addition. However, as work progressed, it grew significantly larger than anticipated, causing a pause in the development of Haunted Chocolatier. Although Barone assured that future major updates for Stardew Valley won’t impact Haunted Chocolatier’s development, given his solo efforts, there’s still a chance that this brief diversion could affect its progress more than initially expected, based on past experiences.

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2025-09-04 21:48