Barone managed to keep away for four whole months, before speaking at a live concert of Stardew Valley music and blurting out that 1.7 was gonna happen. "So I will confirm for everyone: There will be a Stardew Valley 1.7 update. Our man then answered the question most would want asked: Yes, it will slow down work on his next game Haunted Chocolatier, "but not as much as you might think." Stardew Valley does seem like one of those games that, for whatever reason, just appeals across generations. (Image credit: Eric Barone)In a new response to a fan request for a "sneak peek" Barone says "More will come.