Stardew Valley 1.7 Update: Everything Confirmed and Wished For

Fans tuning into the recent Symphony of Seasons concert expected an evening of orchestral arrangements from their favorite farming sim. What they did not expect was Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone walking on stage and casually dropping a bombshell: Stardew Valley Update 1.7 is officially in development.

Here is everything currently known, along with the features the community is begging for.

When Could 1.7 Arrive?

The short answer: nobody knows yet. ConcernedApe was upfront in his own words, stating there is "no release date, no estimate." He also stressed that work on his other project, Haunted Chocolatier, will not be paused for the patch (source).

That said, historical patterns offer a fun guess. Update 1.6 was announced in April 2023 and shipped on the game's 8th anniversary, March 19, 2024. If Barone follows the same anniversary cadence, the 10th anniversary on March 19, 2026 would be a natural target. Treat that as speculation, not a promise.

Two New Marriage Candidates Confirmed

One of the few concrete details revealed so far is huge for the relationship-focused crowd. In an IGN interview marking the game's 10-year retrospective, Barone confirmed that Clint and Sandy will be added as romanceable characters in 1.7. Players who have lobbied for these two for years can finally start planning that bouquet purchase.

The full retrospective is worth watching for context:

What the Community Wants From 1.7

Beyond the marriage news, ConcernedApe has stayed tight-lipped about features. Naturally, players have filled the silence with a long Reddit wishlist. A few of the most popular requests stand out.

More Life in Quieter Locations

Pelican Town buzzes with daily routines, but corners like the spa and train station feel like ghost towns by comparison. Players want more reasons to visit these spots, whether through new events, NPC schedules, or hidden interactions tied to the buildings themselves.

Deeper Married Life

After the wedding bells, the daily routine with your spouse can flatten quickly. A morning greeting, then everyone scatters until bedtime. Fans are asking for richer post-marriage moments: chores around the farmhouse, watching Shane finally tidy up his room, or seeing the kids grow into adults with their own personalities.

Extra Community Center Content

Finishing every bundle is satisfying, but the "now what?" feeling sets in fast. Suggestions include a rotating bulletin board for weekly community quests, a lost-and-found section, or seasonal events tied to the rebuilt building.

A Fresh Farm Type

Barone has historically introduced a new farm layout with each major patch, and 1.7 is expected to continue the tradition. The game already includes eight distinct farm configurations, each with its own quirks. Expect the newcomer to bring a clear identity rather than rehashing existing themes.

A Built-In To-Do List

Inheriting grandpa's farm is not exactly relaxing. Crops, fishing, gifting every villager, foraging, the mines, the desert, Ginger Island. The list never ends. A simple in-game editable checklist would help players juggle the season without keeping a notepad open on a second monitor.

Final Thoughts

Until ConcernedApe drops more details, Update 1.7 remains a confirmed-but-mysterious project. What is certain is that the game's solo developer continues to build on a title that already shifted the standard for the genre. Clint and Sandy as marriage candidates alone is enough to get the fandom buzzing, and the rest of the patch could land at any point in the next year or so.

For now, planting a new save and revisiting Pelican Town is probably the best way to pass the time.