ConcernedApe Says He Might "Add A Thing Or Two" To Stardew Valley 50 Years From Now, But There Will Be An End At Some Point

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In a lengthy interview with NPR, Eric «ConcernedApe» Barone says that could get new content 50 years from now, but that doesn't mean there won't be an end to the title. is a highly acclaimed cozy title solo developed by ConcernedApe, also known as Eric Barone. Over the years, the title has only gained more and more traction, but even though Barone doesn't want to «definitively close the book» on the title, he does know there is such a thing as too much content.

During the interview, Barone discusses how and where all began, starting from when he had just graduated from college and was unable to find work. Barone set a goal to create a game that brought back memories from his childhood, such as Thus, was born from the inspiration and drive of the solo developer.

has been around for 12 years,and back in 2021, it almost came to an end when no updates had hit the title for quite some time. Little did fans know Barone was cooking up update 1.6 that brought so many beloved and new features to the game. During the interview, Barone stated,Barone listens to the fan's wants and needs and is known for getting bug fixes out quickly, even during the holidays.

The question about the future of was asked, and Barone says that a game can have too much content, saying,

«I ultimately want Stardew Valley to be the best game it can be. So if I feel like it's starting to become kind of overwhelmed with content to the point where it's detrimental to the game's entertainment factor, I would stop at that point.»

Barone goes on to mention that he does want to make more than one game, which would include his upcoming title

is Barone's upcoming cozy title, slightly similar to but with its own set of quirks and spooky atmosphere. A little over a month ago, ConcernedApe shared an update on the development of the title, and while it is still very bare bones,he is working his hardest to get all of his ideas together and bring the game to life. The 1.6 update took a lot of time away from, but