Stardew Valley Creator Apologizes for Update 1.6 Delay on Console and Mobile
Fans of Stardew Valley on console and mobile platforms have been eagerly awaiting the highly anticipated Update 1.6, and developer Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone has now issued an apology for the delay. Originally released on PC in March, the latest update brought a wealth of new content to the beloved life-sim game, including fresh end-game additions, over 100 lines of dynamic dialogue, improved mechanics, and enhanced graphics. However, while PC players have been enjoying the new features, console and mobile players have been left waiting for the same updates to hit their platforms.
In a statement posted on Twitter, ConcernedApe apologized to fans for the prolonged wait, explaining that porting such a massive patch across multiple platforms has taken longer than expected. Although he didn’t go into specifics about the causes of the delay, he reassured players that he is hard at work on bringing Update 1.6 to console and mobile. He also revealed that development on his next game, Haunted Chocolatier, has been temporarily put on hold as he devotes his full attention to finishing the update ports.
The delay sparked a wave of supportive responses from Stardew Valley fans, who expressed their appreciation for ConcernedApe’s dedication and patience with the development process. Many players noted that they were more than happy to wait, especially considering the fact that the update would be coming to their platforms free of charge. In the meantime, the community has kept itself entertained with conversations and updated guides on the new PC content while awaiting the patch’s arrival on other systems.
Stardew Valley has remained a fan-favorite in the gaming world due to its rich gameplay and the ongoing attentiveness of its creator. With ConcernedApe continuing to work hard on the update’s ports, fans can expect an official announcement about Update 1.6’s console and mobile release in the near future.
