Stardew Valley fans are eagerly awaiting the 1.6 Update, and creator Erik ‘Concerned Ape’ Barone has recently provided a progress report, revealing that he's in crunch mode to finalize new features. In a social media update, Barone teased a new, larger storage chest for the game, while keeping most details under wraps. The update promises to enhance the game with new festivals, items, stories, secrets, a fresh farm type, multiplayer support for up to eight players on PC, additional dialogue, and more endgame content. Although no exact release date was confirmed, the developer’s dedication indicates it may be arriving soon. Additionally, Barone has hinted at his next project, The Haunted Chocolatier, and expressed openness to a Stardew Valley movie with the right partners.

What new features will the Stardew Valley 1.6 Update include?

The Stardew Valley 1.6 Update is set to introduce new festivals, items, stories, secrets, a new farm type, expanded eight-player PC multiplayer support, over 100 new lines of dialogue, and additional late game content to enrich the overall gameplay experience.