Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone prefers simply including stuff to Stardew Valley through updates, however the recreation’s creator is not ruling out Stardew Valley 2 sooner or later. Nevertheless, that may very well be a methods off, since he is hoping his subsequent recreation, Haunted Chocolatier, will arrive within the subsequent 5 years.
Showing on Bobby Lee’s TigerBelly podcast (noticed by GamesRadar), Barone was requested why he does not simply make Stardew Valley 2. The Stardew Valley creator defined why updates are extra interesting to him than beginning completely over. “It is a lot simpler to simply add extra stuff to Stardew Valley than to make an entire new recreation from scratch,” stated Barone. “Stardew Valley, the entire main methods are already executed.”
However Barone did give hope to folks wanting a full-fledged sequel sooner or later. “I’d ultimately make a Stardew Valley 2, to be sincere,” Barone stated. First, although, he desires to modify issues up. “I do not need to simply be the Stardew Valley man, that is why I am making Haunted Chocolatier,” he stated.
That is additionally why we should not count on a sequel to Stardew Valley anytime quickly. Barone is extra targeted on Haunted Chocolatier, particularly after spending a lot time on Stardew Valley 1.6. Haunted Chocolatier was revealed virtually 4 years in the past at this level, however Barone does not have any tough launch window in thoughts. In truth, when Lee requested if it might come out within the subsequent 5 years, Barone replied: “I hope so. That is the aim.”
Stardew Valley obtained the 1.6.9 patch in November, which included legendary fish ponds and a brand new option to rescue misplaced gadgets. The farming sim initially launched in 2016, although Barone has frequently up to date the sport.