Stardew Valley has sold 30 million copies, and its creator says it's "thriving more than ever"

Stardew Valley creator reveals the farming sim is "thriving more than ever" and has sold 30 million copies. 

On February 26, Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone finally revealed what fans have been waiting for - the release date for the Stardew Valley 1.6 update. In a series of tweets, the developer not only shared the update's March release date but also took the opportunity to celebrate Stardew Valley's 8th anniversary. 

Reflecting on the game's trajectory since its launch in 2016, Barone writes: "With a new update on the horizon, a worldwide concert tour underway, an official cookbook coming soon, and now over 30 million copies sold, Stardew Valley is thriving more than ever. As always, I'm eternally grateful to the players (you!) for making all of this possible."

With a new update on the horizon, a worldwide concert tour underway, an official cookbook coming soon, and now over 30 million copies sold, Stardew Valley is thriving more than ever. As always, I'm eternally grateful to the players (you!