Smash hit indie farm life simulation gameStardew Valleyhas delayed the 1.5 update for its popular mobile version, as announced by developer ConcernedApe.Stardew Valleyhas been a massive success since its initial release in 2016, but the game has enjoyed such impressive longevity thanks to post-launch updates that have made it an even better experience.One of the most significant updates forStardew Valleypost-launch was Update 1.5, which addedGinger Island, new characters, new challenges, a new dungeon, new gameplay mechanics, and more on top of important bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements. Notably,Stardew ValleyUpdate 1.5 also added local co-op to the game and improved the multiplayer experience generally, so it’s no wonder it’s considered one of the most important updates the game has seen since launch.RELATED:Stardew Valley Mod Lets You Marry Every Villager at OnceUnderstandably, those playing themobile version ofStardew Valleyhave been anxious to get the 1.5 update, but they’ve gone years without it.Stardew ValleyUpdate 1.5 launched at the end of 2020 for most players, so mobile gamers on Android and iOS have already waited two years. There was hope thatStardew Valleyupdate 1.5 would come to mobile before the year was out, but ConcernedApe has since announced that the update is being pushed back to an undetermined day next week. ConcernedApe thinks that it would be possible to release it right now, but waiting one more week will ensure quality. “I accept full responsibility for not hitting the end of year target,” ConcernedApe said on Twitter.
ManyStardew Valleymobile gamers were completely understanding about the delay and offered ConcernedApe words of encouragement. As oneStardew Valleyfan pointed out, it’s already been a two-year wait, so waiting another week is no big deal. Of course, there wereotherStardew Valleyupdatesthat came after 1.5, so it will be interesting to see when they might make their way to mobile platforms, if at all.
SomeStardew Valleyfans may want to see ConcernedApe focus his efforts on his next game instead.ConcernedApe’s next game is calledHaunted Chocolatier, and in it, players will run their own chocolate shop. The game has some supernatural elements to it and while it looks similar toStardew Valleyfrom an art style standpoint, it should have no problem carving out an identity of its own.Haunted Chocolatieris currently without a release date, but it should generate significant buzz when it gets closer to release thanks to the runaway success ofStardew Valley.
Stardew Valleyis available now for mobile, PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One, and legacy platforms.
