Overview

• Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone, the creator of Stardew Valley, has confirmed significant progress on the game's eagerly-anticipated 1.6 update.
• Barone is in 'extreme crunch mode', working tirelessly to improve the game, which he refers to as his 'life's work'.
• The 1.6 update will include new features such as more modding support, pets in hats, wild horseradish juice, and 'secrets'.
• One of the new additions revealed is a 'Big Chest' that can store almost twice as much as a regular chest.
• Despite the game being seven years old, Barone continues to work on it due to the ongoing support from the game's active player base.