Stardew Valley 1.7 Has an Enormous Ginger Island Standard to Beat

Stardew Valley has changed considerably since its original release in 2016, with each major update introducing new reasons to return to Pelican Town. However, its upcoming 1.7 update faces particularly high expectations following developer Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone's latest comments. During an appearance at the Symphony of Seasons concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on October 25, 2026, the developer reportedly described 1.7 as the biggest update in the game's history, with a tentative release window of 2027.