Stardew Valley 1.7 Update: New Farms, Romance, and More!
Stardew Valley’s upcoming 1.7 update is shaping up to be massive. Developer ConcernedApe (Eric Barone) has teased a ton of fresh content and gameplay tweaks in the patch.
Players can expect new farm types, deeper social features, and “lots more” surprises . In short, this Stardew Valley patch 1.7 promises to revitalize Pelican Town with exciting new content.
New Farm Type & Map Editor
Tradition holds that each big Stardew patch adds a new farm layout, and Barone confirmed 1.7 will be no exception. We don’t know the exact theme yet, but a brand-new farm type is on the way (maybe something wild like a swamp or island farm?).
Even cooler, Barone is talking about a farm map editor. This tool could let players design and share their own custom farms online – imagine browsing other players’ creations for endless replayability.
New Farms: Every update brings a fresh farm layout. Barone teased a “new farm type” for 1.7.
Map Editor: A potential farm editor would let you build and share custom farm maps. This could add “almost infinite” replay value.
More Character & Social Interactions
Barone says to expect a lot more “character/social stuff” in 1.7. That likely means richer dialogue, extra festival events, and unique quests. Think expanded villager backstories and possibly new festivals or community events that make Pelican Town feel more alive.
In other words, NPC relationships could get deeper storylines or quests, great news for players who love the social side of the game.
Romance & Family Upgrades
One of the most exciting reveals is that two new marriage candidates are joining the roster. These mystery characters will be unveiled on Stardew’s 10th anniversary, adding fresh romance options and wedding events.
At the same time, 1.7 will make kids more interesting. Currently farm children barely do much, but that’s changing: expect children to grow up (maybe with a new toddler stage) and interact more around the farmhouse. In short, married life and parenthood in Stardew will be a lot more lively.
Gameplay Tweaks & “Lots More”
Beyond the headlines, Barone hints at “lots more” content. While details are scarce, players have spotted datamined assets like a new Iridium-level hoe and even horse riding updates. It’s safe to assume 1.7 will include various quality-of-life improvements, new items, and maybe additional craftables.
After all, the huge 1.6 patch brought masteries, a new festival, crops and more, so 1.7 could similarly stack on surprises. Fans are eagerly speculating about everything from upgrades to co-ops to extra recipes – we’ll know more as release draws near.
Stardew Valley 1.7 is still under wraps, but with new farms, extra romance options, deeper family life, and big social upgrades on the way, it’s sure to keep players busy. Stay tuned for official patch notes, but for now get hyped: patch 1.7’s lineup of features is already full of gamer-friendly goodies