Overview

• Eric Barone revealed the plan during a Symphony of Seasons concert in Seattle and later confirmed it on X.
• He provided no timing, scope, or feature details, and reporting indicates the update is early in development.
• Barone said the new work will not hinder development of his next game, Haunted Chocolatier.
• A fan-recorded TikTok of the on-stage announcement circulated widely and helped spread the news.
• Stardew Valley’s last major free update, 1.6, arrived last year with additions like the Meadowlands Farm and new festivals, shaping expectations for 1.7.