“I will never ask for money for a DLC”, the developer of this cult video game is 100% transparent and it’s nice

Game news “I will never ask for money for a DLC”, the developer of this cult video game is 100% transparent and it’s nice

Eight years after its release, Stardew Valley, the rural life simulation game developed by Eric Barone, aka ConcernedApe, continues to enchant its players. Despite the developer’s work on his new project, Haunted Chocolatier, updates for his flagship title have never stopped. The community remains as active as ever and eagerly awaits each new announcement. The latest major update, 1.6, has delivered rich and varied content including new festivals, new objects, additional dialogues, a new type of farm, an extension of end-game content and an 8-player multiplayer mode on PC.. Eric Barone never hides his attachment to Stardew Valley and even admits that he has trouble detaching himself from his “baby”. He does not exclude that the game continues to be updated for eternity, calling it his life’s work. His goal is clear: to make Stardew Valley perfect, even if it means devoting all the time necessary to it.

No paid DLC, we promise

This week, the creator made a new promise: he will never ask for money in exchange for DLC.

I swear on the honor of my family name that I will never charge for a DLC or update as long as I live. Take a screenshot and shame me if I ever break that oath.

This message was made in response to an Internet user who told him that so much “that everything you add is completely free, with a bunch of new content, people won’t complain about the wait”. Above, the developer explained that the ports and the next update of the game on PC are still in progress.I know it takes a lot of time, I think about it every moment. I personally worked on the mobile port every day. I will announce it when there is significant news (e.g. a release date). I hope you have a great summer“, he added, visibly very concerned about the transparency of his communication with his community.

After Stardew Valley, Eric Barone to present Haunted Chocolatier. This simulation-themed RPG takes the recipe that made its predecessor a success, adding a dose of chocolate. In this next game, you play as a chocolatier set up in a haunted castle. Your mission: collect the rarest and tastiest ingredients to concoct exceptional chocolates and sell them to your customers. Announced in 2021, Haunted Chocolatier is still awaited, but we now know that ConcernedApe likes to take its time.