Stardew Valley 1.7 Update: New Characters & Map Editor

Generally, People love Stardew Valley, it’s like, a really popular farming simulation game, and it’s celebrating its 10th anniversary in a big way. Normally, Developer Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone would be focusing on his new project, Haunted Chocolatier, but he’s still giving us fresh content for the game. Obviously, fans are super excited about the upcoming 1.7 update, it’s looking like it’s going to be the most ambitious one yet.

New Faces and Family Upgrades

Usually, when a new update comes out, we get some new characters, and this time is no exception, two brand new marriage candidates are coming, but Barone is keeping their names a secret for now. Naturally, fans are already speculating about who they might be, and whether they’re brand new folks or tied into existing storylines, it’s all pretty mysterious. Apparently, the update also promises upgrades to the game’s children, which is something a lot of players have been asking for, because right now they feel kinda static.

A Game-Changer: The Map Editor

Balancing Act: Stardew Valley and Haunted Chocolatier

Currently, Barone is juggling both Stardew Valley and Haunted Chocolatier, which is a big undertaking, especially since he said he’d focus on Haunted Chocolatier, but now he’s expanding his team to keep everything moving. Normally, when you announce a new game, it adds a lot of pressure, and Barone talked about the stress of announcing Haunted Chocolatier early, but he’s committed to delivering quality updates for Stardew while taking his time on the chocolate project.

What’s Next for Stardew Valley?

Eventually, we’ll see what’s next for Stardew Valley, and Barone hasn’t ruled out a sequel, which is exciting, because he said he’d love to make Stardew Valley 2, a fresh world with new characters, capturing that original energy from 2012, and he’s already started working on it before, but it was set aside, so we’ll have to wait and see. Probably, the 1.7 update is going to keep players excited, because there’s a lot to look forward to, whether it’s new romance options, a map editor, or more lively family life, and you’ll have to wait until February 26 to see all the surprises.