Stardew Valleyfans are not alone in their love of the game, as during a recent interview withFelix SanchezforNintendo Life, creator Eric Barone stated he still very much loves the game. More so, Barone says that providing updates and tweaks that improve the experience for fans is something he will do for a lifetime.
Barone’s positive outlook onStardew Valleyand his hope that the game remains popular is a welcome sentiment, showing the impact the game has not only had on the community but on Barone himself. Even as Barone branches into exciting new projects, such asHaunted Chocolatier, he continues to want to update and freshen upStardew Valleyin the hopes fans will always find new reasons to love the game.
Stardew ValleyCreator Is Constantly Updating The Game
Eric Barone Never Wants The Title To ‘Fizzle Out’
Barone has been working onStardew Valleyfor seven years, and the game has sold over thirty million copies. While some worry this may lead to burnout, this couldn’t be further from the case for Barone, who says he could work on the game forever. “I have so many ideas for Stardew. I feel like I could work on it for the rest of my life, and just keep improving it, adding more stuff to it, more content, fleshing out the existing content,” Barone said in his interview. He also frequently updates the game to keep things fresh.
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“I feel like I want to keep it alive, keep it fresh, delight the fans, because it’s just fun to engage with that. It’s a rare opportunity I have that there’s so many people who love this game and will play whatever update I make,” Barone said. He also noted that while he does want to work on newer projects likeHaunted Chocolatier, he does not wantStardew Valleyto ‘fizzle out’ with fans. This decision is not without reason, as the community of digital farmers are truly one in a million.
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The Stardew Valley Community Is One Full Of Positivity, A Breath Of Fresh Air In The Gaming Community
One of the most active and positive communities in the gaming world,Stardew Valleyplayers are a true diamond in the rough. In Barone keeping the game alive, and by default the active players, he encourages an uplifting, creative, and humorous group that is an asset to the gaming world. The constant updates and general excitement Barone still has for the game shows what a special experience playingStardew Valleyis.
As Barone works more onHaunted Chocolatier, my hope is that the game will attract a similar community of devoted and kind players. Being positive and optimistic should be encouraged in interactions between fans and in the games they play. Having such a dedicated and passionate creator resonates with the fans ofStardew Valley,and only time will tell what else will make its way to the title in the years to come.
