Summary
One of the creators ofTerrariahas taken to social media to respond to the latest update announcement forStardew Valley.The announcement of the 1.6 update forStardew Valleycame on the life simulator’s milestone anniversary and has sparked further interest in the indie game.
Thanks to strong word of mouth and generally favorable reviews, interest in the life sim has been strong over the years.Stardew Valleyeven had a short-term 50% discount on Steam for the game’s eighth anniversary. Fans promptly acted on the 24-hour flash sale, which sawStardew Valleyrocket toward the top of the Steam chartsand is currently the fifth-best-selling game on the platform. In light ofStardew Valley’s latest achievements, one fellow indie developer has taken to social media to celebrate.
Whitney “Cenx” Spinks, one of the creators of fellow indie gameTerraria, has taken to social media to recognizeStardew Valley’s recent announcements. In a celebratory post congratulating ConcernedApe’s efforts, Cenx thanks him directly for producing such a beloved game. The post ends with a remark jokingly announcing the nextTerrariaupdate is delayed because ofStardew Valley’s additions.
Terraria Developer Congratulates Stardew Valley Milestones
TheStardew Valley1.6 updateis set to release on PC on March 19, with console and mobile updates to follow shortly after. The patch is set to bring substantial updates including a new festival, seasonal outfits for the citizens of Pelican Town, and extended end-game content. Fans will be excited to note that the multiplayer mode will also be expanded from 4 players to a fully-fledged 8-player co-op experience.
Much likeStardew Valley,Terrariais one of the most successful indie gamesof recent times. Originally released in 2011, the 2D sandbox exploration game has become a standout title for PC and console players, clocking upwards of 40 million sales. The Labor of Love update was the last major update forTerrarialaunched in 2022. Since the last major update, Cenx and the rest of the Re-logic team have been providing sporadic updates including support for both Steam Deck and ROG Ally, but it seems the developers are ready to move on to their next project.
It is always positive to see developers publicly support and congratulate each other for the work that they produce. It seems that Cenx is happily diving back intoStardew Valleywhen the 1.6 update is released on March 19. With the latest patch almost ready to launch, ConcernedApe is shifting focus to the development of his next title, thesupernatural workplace simulatorHaunted Chocolatier.The follow-up toStardew Valleyhas been in development for some time, but it seems as if ConcernedApe will be dedicating even more time to the next project once update 1.6 has been rolled out across all platforms.
Stardew Valley
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You’ve inherited your grandfather’s old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home? It won’t be easy. Ever since Joja Corporation came to town, the old ways of life have all but disappeared. The community center, once the town’s most vibrant hub of activity, now lies in shambles. But the valley seems full of opportunity. With a little dedication, you might just be the one to restore Stardew Valley to greatness!
