The charm of comes not only from its peaceful farming lifestyle but also from the regular updates that have kept Pelican Town fresh and exciting over the years.
The game's creator, ConcernedApe, is currently working on, but has a track record of surprising fans with big updates for. A great example of this is the recent 1.6 update, which released last year.
This pattern of unexpected updates makes the idea of a 1.7 update quite possible and exciting. Although there hasn't been any official word on it, the developer's history suggests that new features and improvements could appear in the future.
Given how popular the 1.6 update was and what it brought, it seems likely that a 1.7 update could happen. There are plenty of new features that would make a potential 1.7 update truly special, especially since 1.6 is already completed and on consoles.
If 1.7 comes, players will have even more reasons to return to their farms. By the time people reach the endgame, the only thing left to do is to make the most of the land.