Summary
Stardew Valleyis undoubtedly one of the greatest farm sim games ever made, and it continues to be enjoyed by fans and adopted by newcomers, even though it was released back in 2016. Now, with the game’s eighth anniversary just around the corner,Stardew’s developer ConcernedApecould have something significant planned, and fans will want to keep their ear to the ground in anticipation.
DuringStardew Valley’s last anniversary in 2023, ConcernedApe shared a brief letter of appreciation to fans for their support on X (formerly Twitter). However, with the news of other exciting things on the horizon by the developer, it’s possible ConcernedApe could have something different in store for the beloved farm sim’s 2024 anniversary.
What to Expect From ConcernedApe on February 26
ConcernedApe May Give More Info on Stardew Valley’s 1.6 Update Release Date
Stardew Valleyis already a complete game, but ConcernedApe continues to faithfully update it and add content to it regardless.Stardew’s 1.6 updateis highly anticipated, as the developer claims it will add plenty of new content to the game, including a new major festival, two new mini-festivals, a new farm type, new items and crafting recipes, and more.
Fans have already deduced thatthe new major event being addedStardew Valleyis a New Year’s festivalafter ConcernedApe shared an image of the festival on X on New Year’s Eve 2023. Since then, the developer’s X page has been quiet, with nothing more than fans continuing to respond to its most recent post about the New Year’s festival.
While ConcernedApe has yet to announce a release date forStardew Valley1.6, it’s possible the update could launch on February 26, as the developer has already confirmed its 2024 release. OnStardew’s third anniversary in 2019, ConcernedApe announced a release date forStardew Valleyon Android, so it could follow suit with the game’s 1.6 update. However, given the anniversary is approaching rather quickly, it’s more likely that info regarding the update’s progress will be disclosed instead.
ConcernedApe’s Haunted Chocolatier Could Receive a Progress Update
ConcernedApe’s upcoming confectionery store simulation game,Haunted Chocolatier, has been in development for around four years now, and asStardew Valleytook around four and a half years to complete, 2024 is a possible release of the developer’s next game.IfHaunted Chocolatierisn’t released in 2024, fans may, at the very least, receive an update regarding its progress.Stardew Valley’s eighth anniversary would be the perfect time to do this.
ConcernedApe Could Repeat Last Year’s Anniversary Event
Last year, ConcernedApe shared a post with its fans on X that read, “Today is the7-year anniversary ofStardew’s launch. Thank you for supporting the game these past 7 years and giving me this special opportunity.” What made this post different from past anniversary posts, however, is that the text was placed over an image, rather than being a simple post. If nothing else, the developer could repeat its pattern of usingStardew’s anniversary as an opportunity to express appreciation in 2024.
Whether ConcernedApe usesStardew Valley's upcoming eighth anniversary as a means for announcing something big remains to be seen, but fans are more than likely going to receive something of significance from the developer, even if it is another letter of gratitude. Of course, this is all assuming the developer has plans to take advantage ofStardew’s 2024 anniversary, so it’s nothing more than speculation at this point.
