Stardew Valley Creator Shares Concept Drawings, Fans Ask For Artbook
Stardew Valley fans have been treated to a rare glimpse into the creative process behind the game, thanks to creator Eric Barone, also known as ConcernedApe on social media. In a recent post on Twitter, Barone shared a small selection of his original sketches, the seeds that eventually grew to become the beloved farming simulator. Stardew Valley fans have since been asking for an official artbook.
The sketches in question, taken from Barone's personal archive, include a series of handwritten notes and comments that provide some insight into how the designer expected players to interact with the different characters and items in the game. Fans were quick to gravitate towards one sketch in particular, the concept art for the community center, a key feature in the game.
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The drawings have generated a great deal of excitement among fans, many praising the designer’s creative vision and attention to detail. The calls for an artbook soon followed the tweet, countless players having asked if Barone plans to sell any of his sketches.
"If you published this notebook and sold it, I’d buy it, this is adorable," one fan remarked. “Oh my god, I’d love to see more concept pictures if you find any,” another said. “This is so cute.”
Barone's willingness to share his early sketches with fans is a testament to his commitment to the Stardew Valley community. The designer previously confirmed there will be more content for the game in the form of Update 1.6 which will include changes to allow for easier and more powerful modding in addition to some "new game content, albeit much less than 1.5.”
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