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Stardew Valley marks its 10th anniversary with a 23-minute broadcast by creator ConcernedApe, previewing pre-release footage and revealing two new marriage candidates for Update 1.7; it also notes a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition release with a free upgrade for existing players and shared regional premiere times.
A Stardew Valley player slept through 1,000 in-game years using a hair-tie workaround and turbo controller, leaving an overgrown farm scattered with meteorites, mushroom trees, and stone owls. Long sleep made rare events commonplace, yielding surprising finds (though no capsule item), and about half a million in mushrooms—plus a tedious cleanup before the next marriage candidates are revealed.
Stardew Valley’s creator ConcernedApe teased in interviews that the upcoming 1.7 patch will expand family life with two new marriage candidates and more interesting children, though an exact release date hasn’t been set. A reveal is planned for February 26 as the game nears its 10th anniversary, signaling deeper social features beyond the core farming gameplay.
Stardew Valley's 1.7 update promises major additions—two new marriage candidates, improved children, and a possible farm map editor with a map-sharing feature—plus a social element; ConcernedApe says he's balancing Stardew with Haunted Chocolatier, expanding the team, and will reveal the candidates on the game's 10th anniversary Feb 26.
Stardew Valley creator ConcernedApe teased two additional marriage candidates for Update 1.7 (raising the total to 14) and hinted at broader changes to children, with the reveal planned for the game’s 10th anniversary; he also referenced other unannounced improvements and a Switch 2 Edition patch and European release.
Stardew Valley returns to No. 1 on Steam Deck’s January 2026 top-20 list, as Elden Ring makes a comeback and Cult of the Lamb’s DLC renews interest; the piece notes new entries like Fallout New Vegas and titles that left the chart, with Steam Deck HQ promising more coverage.
In a new blog post, Eric Barone (ConcernedApe) reassures fans that Haunted Chocolatier isn’t abandoned and is being built from scratch, addressing rumors that it would be merged with Stardew Valley or that updates to Stardew Valley signal delays for HC. He clarifies that HC and Stardew Valley are separate projects and that there’s no announced release date; progress continues and the game will be released when it’s ready, with fans urged to be patient.
Stardew Valley creator Eric Barone, aka ConcernedApe, says Haunted Chocolatier is alive and actively being developed, with a wider world than Stardew Valley; there is no set release date and the two games will remain separate, with Barone also continuing work on Stardew Valley updates.
Cygnus Cross’s Emberville is an upcoming PC and Steam Deck action RPG that blends Stardew Valley-style farming, crafting, and town-building with Diablo-like fast combat. Players explore a vast, procedurally generated underground world, fight dangerous creatures, rescue survivors, and rebuild the town of Emberville while uncovering its mysteries. Players level up weapons and armor to unlock new classes, craft more resources, and customize the town layout, with a 2026 release planned.
Emberville is a pixel-art life-sim RPG that blends Diablo-style dungeon crawling with Stardew Valley-style farming and town-building. Set in the foggy Vitromotus, it features challenging bosses, a dynamic HUD, and a class-based skill tree with perks that carry over between classes, plus an all-star voice cast including Doug Cockle and Alex Jordan. The game is headed to PC in early access in summer 2026.
Kotaku reports that Trump’s White House used an AI-generated Stardew Valley image to promote the return of whole milk to school lunches and implicitly signal a 2028 bid, a move the piece frames as part of a pattern of gaming memes used in political messaging. The image includes Trump with a MAGA hat and symbolic items (and a “45464748” coin tying to the 45th and potential 47th presidencies), while the article notes ongoing chatter about a third term from allies like Steve Bannon and asks for comment from Stardew Valley’s developer.
The Ecosystem Superpack Expansion mod for Stardew Valley offers a comprehensive overhaul with new areas, story changes, and improved mechanics, making it an ideal reason to start a new farm and enjoy a fresh experience in the game. Additionally, a successor called Sunkissed City is launching later this year, promising a different city-centric gameplay experience.
Sunkissed City, a spiritual successor to Stardew Valley set in a vibrant seaside metropolis, is launching on Steam this year, offering players extensive gameplay options including gardening, socializing, exploring, and battling monsters, with multiplayer support and endless customization.
The new Stardew Valley Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is now available, featuring mouse controls, split-screen, and online multiplayer, with some initial bugs acknowledged and being fixed. Despite some issues, many fans are expected to try it out during the holiday season.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Stardew Valley is now available as a free upgrade for existing Switch players, featuring new controls, multiplayer options, and additional content, with more updates and features expected soon.