Overview

• Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone confirmed 1.7 is underway and said it will take "a while" before it is ready.
• He told fans he is intentionally withholding features to avoid building too much hype this early.
• Barone described his role on the update as creative director as most of his attention stays on Haunted Chocolatier.
• He said 1.7 would not necessarily hinder Haunted Chocolatier but might delay it a little.
• He pledged to minimize the gap between PC and console releases compared with 1.6, and noted a separate Switch 2 edition due this fall adds mouse controls and four‑player local co‑op.