Stardew Valley creator says 1.7 will be the game's largest update
The gist
Stardew Valley creator Eric Barone said update 1.7 is "looking to be the largest" yet and will "probably" arrive next year.
A decade-old farming game keeps getting free expansions, with two new romance options confirmed.
How it unfolded
- Aug 2025Barone first announced work on 1.7, extending Stardew Valley's development beyond update 1.6.
- Feb 26, 2026In a YouTube video marking the game's 10th anniversary, Barone revealed players will be able to romance Clint, the blacksmith, and Sandy, a desert shopkeeper.
- Sep 2026Barone posted three cryptic clues about 1.7 on the official Stardew Valley Discord server: "two paths will be extended", "three will become four" and "the mermaid's fruit will go free".