Stardew Valley creator Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone has recommended that he might “finally make a Stardew Valley 2.”
Earlier than you get too excited, although, in the identical interview with TigerBelly, the developer additionally admitted that it is “a lot simpler to only add extra stuff to Stardew Valley than to make an entire new sport from scratch.”
“It is all of the techniques — all the foremost techniques — are already all finished. That’s the stuff that’s not enjoyable to do. Once I make an replace [for Stardew Valley now], it’s like, you realize, oh, throw on this, throw in that. Let’s add inexperienced rain — like, these random, whimsical concepts.”
“I’d finally make a Stardew Valley 2, to be trustworthy,” Barone added, although (thanks, Nintendo Life).
In the identical interview, Barone additionally admitted that he “did not need to simply be the Stardew Valley man,” explaining that that was why he is at the moment engaged on his subsequent sport, Haunted Chocolatier. Speaking of which: do not count on a launch date for that anytime quickly. There’s “nonetheless loads to be finished,” Barone defined, notably as he feels it is “bought to be higher” than Stardew Valley.
We loved our time with the farm simulator once we reviewed it method again in 2016, awarding it 8.8 “Nice” in our authentic Stardew Valley evaluation. Once we revisited the sport in 2024, nevertheless, we hailed it a ten/10 “masterpiece”, writing: “Stardew Valley shouldn’t be solely the most effective farming sport I’ve performed, it’s certainly one of my favourite video games of all time. That myself and others hold returning to this eight-year previous gem every time it will get even the smallest replace speaks to the way it’s really a masterpiece within the style it each reinvigorated and has come to outline.”
Our Stardew Valley Newbie’s Information is absolutely up to date for 2024’s 1.6 replace, which added new crops, new fish, and lots extra – together with the Raccoon Household Quests that unlock a brand new store and invaluable rewards. For veteran farmers who’ve maxed out all their abilities, our Mastery Factors information can advise on subsequent steps, and in case you’re headed to Ginger Island, here is the place to seek out all Golden Walnuts.
Vikki Blake is a reporter, critic, columnist, and marketing consultant. She’s additionally a Guardian, Spartan, Silent Hillian, Legend, and perpetually Excessive Chaos. Discover her at BlueSky.
