Another New Stardew Valley Update Launches Next Week

may have just received one of its biggest content drops in the form of the 1.6 Update but the fun isn't ending there as ConcernedApe announces that another patch is on the way. Having launched in 2016, has proven to be a resounding success for its creator in no small part due to his work in maintaining the game with extensive post-launch support. The dedication and love ConcernedApe has shown to the farming RPG and its massive community has prompted many to question whether he ever takes any time off.

Announced over on X (formerly Twitter), Eric «ConcernedApe» Barone confirmed that PC Patch 1.6.4 will arrive next week and while it'll largely focus on squashing some lingering bugs, it will also incorporate "," sparking rampant speculation amongst the player base.

The developer followed up by clarifying that these new additions would be "" as well as "." ConcernedApe also promised that the implementation of Patch 1.6.4 won't slow down the release of the 1.6 Update on consoles, which is still in development.

Given the scarce details regarding the contents of Patch 1.6.4, the community is currently speculating on what it could contain. Some are requesting that the fishing mini-game be made slightly easier given that many have complained about its difficulty since launch. Others are hoping that extra fish are added, incentivizing Farmers to once again pick up their rods and begin hunting for some elusive species.

contains 70 different fish, five of which are Legendary and are especially tough to catch.

As for mining, the risky profession is relatively simple to understand and exceptionally challenging to complete. It's possible that Patch 1.6.4 could add some additional weapons to the game that could make the punishing Skull Cavern or Dangerous Mines dungeons more accessible for players not willing to grind through it with a standard sword. Some more explosive options to speed up the process of destroying multiple rocks in one go would also be a nice touch for those