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Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone has revealed his plans for afterStardew ValleyUpdate 1.6 launches later this month.Stardew Valleyfans have been anxiously awaiting the arrival of Update 1.6, which promises to introduce substantial new content to the beloved life sim.
While fans will have to play the post-update game for themselves to see everything new inStardew Valleyafter Update 1.6, ConcernedApe has teased fans with some of the new content they can look forward to once the patch launches. This includes new festivals, more endgame content, new items, new dialogue, winter outfits for villagers, new rewards, a new farm type, “many small additions and adjustments,” and even 8-player multiplayer support for those playing on PC. WithStardew ValleyUpdate 1.6 releasing March 19for PC players, some may be wondering what’s next for the game.
Speaking to Polygon, ConcernedApe has revealed what his plans are for afterStardew ValleyUpdate 1.6 launches. ConcernedApe’s first concern will be to fix bugs brought on by the update, and then he will release the update for console and mobile platforms before turning his attention back toHaunted Chocolatier.Haunted Chocolatieris ConcernedApe’s next game, and many fans are excited to learn more about it.
What Are ConcernedApe’s Plans for After Stardew Valley Update 1.6
Haunted Chocolatierwas announced years ago, but fans still don’t know when exactly they will get to play it.Stardew ValleyUpdate 1.6 development has taken ConcernedApe away from his work onHaunted Chocolatier, but development on the new game should resume in earnest once Update 1.6 is available to the masses. Hopefully that means fans of ConcernedApe’s work will get more frequent updates onHaunted Chocolatier’s progress and learn more about what exactly the new game is bringing to the table.
Much ofHaunted Chocolatierremains shrouded in mystery, but fans do know some details. The basic premise sees players run their own chocolate store, which is quite a departure fromStardew Valley’s farm sim elements. However,Haunted Chocolatierstill has a lot in common with ConcernedApe’s previous game, utilizing a similar art style, placing a focus on relationships with NPCs, and sprinkling in combat alaStardew Valley’s mines.
EveryHaunted Chocolatierimageand teaser released so far has built up excitement for the game, and it will be interesting to see if it is able to live up to the ridiculously high bar set byStardew Valley. While ConcernedApe fans wait for more information onHaunted Chocolatier, they can look forward to revisitingStardew Valleyand checking out all the new content being added with Update 1.6.
