Stardew Valley 1.7 slated for 2027 release

Stardew Valley creator Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone announced at a Colorado concert on October 25 that version 1.7 is expected to release sometime in 2027. Barone says the update will be the largest in the game's history, intending to exceed the content of previous patches.

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Confirmed additions for 1.7 include two new marriage candidates, Clint and Sandy, along with additional social features, a fresh farm layout, and better modding support. Barone is also working to make interactions with children more interesting, though specific details for those changes have not been revealed. While a customizable farm map editor has been discussed, it is currently an idea rather than a confirmed feature for this update.

Barone noted that production on his next standalone game, Haunted Chocolatier, is still moving forward alongside development for 1.7. No specific release date has been set for the update.