It is no secret thatStardew Valleyis one of the most successful indie games of all time. Of course, while the concept ofStardew Valleyis nothing new, developer ConcernedApe was able to capture the best elements of classic farming simulator games such asHarvest Moonwhileintroducing new features and gameplay mechanicsto keep the experience fresh for all players.
This year,Stardew Valleycelebrated its fifth anniversary, and while the game continues to receive updates and content expansions, fans are understandably wondering what’s next for ConcernedApe. Luckily for fans waiting on an update,Stardew Valleycreator Eric Barone teased that he is now working on a new project, and here’s everything that is known about it so far.
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What ConcernedApe Is Working On After Stardew Valley
In reply to a fan question on Twitter,Barone revealed that he is working on some “new stuff.” Unfortunately, the developer did not provide details on what this new project might entail or when it is coming. Given this, the “new stuff” Barone is teasing could be another huge content update forStardew Valley, a sequel to the popular farming simulator game, or a new unrelated title altogether.
While the new project Barone is working on is still a mystery, it is worth remembering that he already teased “a couple of new projects” last year. According to the tweet, Barone revealed that one of the projects “takes place in the world ofStardew Valleybut is not a farming game.” He went on to say that “the other, I’m not 100% sure about the world yet, but it will tie intoStardew Valleyin some way.” At the moment, it remains unclear whether Barone’s latest response on Twitter still refers to these two newStardew Valley-related projects that he teased last year. As to when fans should expect to hear more of this new project, Barone said on his post that he might share more in the “somewhat near future.”
Additionally, another fan sent a tweet to Barone saying that they are “waiting to go to Hogwarts,” to which the developer responded thatwhile he is a fan of theHarry Potterbooks, neither of the new games he is working on “have anything to do with a magic school.” For those who are a bit confused about what this whole exchange is all about, it is worth knowing that Chucklefish Games, who co-publishedStardew Valeyalongside ConcernedApe, is working on aStardew Valley-inspired magic school simulator calledWitchbrook. While Barone didn’t explain his response, it is likely a reminder that he is not involved in the development ofWitchbrook.
Why Fans Should Be Excited About ConcernedApe’s Next Game
While details about the new project ConcernedApe is working on are still being kept under wraps, fans ofStardew Valleyshould be excited that a new project is being worked on at all. As previously mentioned,2021 markedStardew Valley’sfifth anniversary, and it’s about time for fans of ConcernedApe to see something new from the developer. Additionally, while it remains unclear whether this new project is a content expansion, a sequel, or a new game, fans should still be hyped given that it will likely still embody the high-quality content that ConcernedApe is known for.
AlthoughStardew Valleyis the only game that ConcernedApe has published so far, it is no secret that the skills he has acquired since making the game contributed to its worldwide success. As such, it is hard not to imagine what he could do now with everything he has learned from the development ofStardew Valley.Given that ConcernedApe is still not speaking about what this new project could entail, it could be anything at this point. The new project may be a platformer game with an emotional story or even a full-blown RPG that fleshes out the story ofone ofStardew Valley’smain characters. Whatever it ends up being, fans should rest easy that it will embody ConcernedApe’s development style and personal touch as a one-person development team.
Stardew Valleyis available on Android, iOS, PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One.
