Since release, Stardew Valley has sold over 15 million copies worldwide

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Stardew Valley is an open-ended country-life RPG! You’ve inherited your grandfather’s old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home? It won’t be easy. Ever since Joja Corporation came to town, the old ways of life have all but disappeared. The community center, once the town’s most vibrant hub of activity, now lies in shambles. But the valley seems full of opportunity. With a little dedication, you might just be the one to restore Stardew Valley to greatness! Stardew Valley now also features a Multiplayer update on PC, Mac, Linux, Xbox, PS4, and Switch. The game has also been ported to iOS and Android.

Stardew Valley was created by game designer Eric Barone, under the alias of ConcernedApe. During the four years he spent solo-developing it, he taught himself the necessary skills to produce the game’s music, art, programming, and design. The game was released on PC on February 26, 2016, and within two months passed 1 million copies sold. Within a few months the game expanded support to Mac and Linux, it released on Xbox One and Playstation 4 in December 2016, Nintendo Switch in late 2017, and iOS in October 2018. There have been five major post release updates – the first which added new farm maps, marriage options, and content, the second expanded supported languages to include German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Japanese and Simplified Chinese. The third update (in late 2018) added Multiplayer functionality, with network code done by (then) Chucklefish programmer Tom Coxon. Starting with the 4th update, Eric formed a small team to help him update the game. The fourth and fifth updates added significant amounts of new content to the game. Since release, the game has sold over 15 million copies worldwide.

Mountain-Song-6024 on September 7th, 2021 at 15:54 UTC »

Spouse and I own this on Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, and Steam. Next up is mobile. Literally have ZERO issues giving this man money for what is one of the best games and experiences I’ve ever had. We take in anything stardew related.

Congratulations to him.

RedMirricat on September 7th, 2021 at 13:23 UTC »

I purchased 3 times. Two different switches and iPhone. Couldn’t have gotten through 2020 without that game.

GiveMeAllTheCake on September 7th, 2021 at 13:02 UTC »

Extremely well-deserved, imo. ConcernedApe really went above and beyond in listening to players’ suggestions or requests and provided tons of free expansions along with supporting mods and just generally providing good communication. At least in my opinion, one of the best farming sims out there to date.