Developer Blog

This is a listing of official Stardew Valley development updates from ConcernedApe (unless otherwise noted) posted on https://www.stardewvalley.net/blog/ (2013-present) and before that on https://stardewvalley.blogspot.com/ (2012-2013).

2020

Update	Date	Summary
New Update for Android and Hotfix patch for PC	February 11, 2020	Announces release of the 1.4 update on Android and shares patch notes for the 1.4.5 bug-fix update on PC.
Patch 1.4.4 available now for PC & Consoles	January 31, 2020	Patch notes for the 1.4.4 bug-fix update on PC and consoles.

2019

Update	Date	Summary
Console 1.4.3 Patch	December 20, 2019	Patch notes for the 1.4.3 bug-fix update on consoles.
1.4 Content Update out now on Switch, PS4, and XBOX	December 19, 2019	Announces release of the 1.4.2 update on Switch, PS4, and Xbox One. Announces planned bug fix updates 1.4.3 and 1.4.4 for consoles.
1.4.3 Bug-Fix patch for PC	December 13, 2019	Patch notes for the 1.4.3 bug-fix update on PC.
1.4.2 Bug-Fix Patch on PC	December 4, 2019	Patch notes for the 1.4.2 bug-fix update on PC.
Stardew Valley 1.4.1 Bug-Fix Patch	December 2, 2019	Patch notes for the 1.4.1 bug-fix update on PC.
The Stardew Valley 1.4 Content Update is Now Available on Steam & GOG	November 26, 2019	Announces release of the 1.4 content update on PC. Details many new features and links to a full changelog.
1.4 PC Release Date & More!	November 12, 2019	Announces that Xbox One and PS4 have received the 1.3 update. Announces release date of November 26th, 2019 for the 1.4 update on PC and shares details on some of the new features.
Self-publishing on Switch	October 1, 2019	ConcernedApe announces he has begun self-publishing Stardew Valley on Switch.
Clarification on the relationship between Chucklefish and Stardew Valley	September 14, 2019	ConcernedApe explains Chucklefish's role in relation to Stardew Valley.
Stardew Valley now available on Android	March 13, 2019	Announces release on Android.
Android Version Coming March 14th	February 14, 2019	Announces release date of March 14th, 2019 for Android. The Android version will include all single player content as well as the five new languages recently added on PC.
Beta is now open for 5 New Languages: French, Turkish, Korean, Hungarian, and Italian	January 24, 2019	Announces PC beta update for several new languages.
Job Openings	January 2, 2019	Opens applications for a programming job.

2018

Update	Date	Summary
What’s In Store For Stardew Valley	December 14, 2018	ConcernedApe discusses his work on a new game set in the same world and his plans hire a team to help create new Stardew Valley updates in the future.
Stardew Valley 1.3 (Multiplayer Update) is coming to Nintendo Switch this week	December 11, 2018	Announces release date of December 12th, 2018 for the 1.3 update on Switch.
Move to Self-Publishing starting December 14th	November 30, 2018	ConcernedApe announces he will begin self-publishing Stardew Valley on PC, Xbox, PS4, and PS Vita beginning December 14th, 2018.
1.3.32 — Small Patch Released On PC Today	November 19, 2018	A small bug fix patch for PC.
Stardew Valley coming to mobile	October 9, 2018	Announces Stardew Valley will be available on iOS on October 24th, 2018 and on Android at a later date. The mobile version will include all game content except multiplayer, allows transferring save data between PC and mobile, and will be available for $7.99 USD.
Stardew Valley 1.3 (Multiplayer Update) is now available!	August 1, 2018	Announces release of the 1.3 multiplayer update for PC.
PS VITA release date!	May 14, 2018	Announces release date of May 22nd, 2018 for the PS Vita.
Stardew Valley v1.3 Beta	April 30, 2018	Announces 1.3 beta and explains how multiplayer works in Stardew Valley. (posted by Tom Coxon)
Update On 1.3	February 15, 2018	Thanks Tom Coxon for his work on the network coding and reveals signs will be included in the 1.3 update.

2017

Update	Date	Summary
Status Update: Multiplayer + Beyond	December 8, 2017	Update on some features in development, including multiplayer, a PS Vita port, and new languages. (posted by Molly Carroll)
Stardew Valley Switch – 1.2.36 Patch Notes	November 29, 2017	Bug fix update for the Switch. (posted by Molly Carroll)
Stardew Valley on Nintendo Switch – Bug Fixes	October 6, 2017	Addresses some common Switch bug reports. (posted by Molly Carroll)
Stardew Valley Coming Soon to Nintendo Switch	October 2, 2017	Announces release date of October 5th, 2017 for the Switch.
Stardew Valley Multiplayer News	August 1, 2017	What to expect from Multiplayer. (posted by Tom Coxon)
Stardew Valley 1.2 live on Xbox One + Playstation 4!	June 22, 2017	Announces release of the 1.2 update on Xbox One and PS4. (posted by Molly Carroll)
Stardew Valley 1.2 is out on PC!	April 24, 2017	Announces release of the 1.2 update on PC. (posted by Molly Carroll)
Stardew Valley 1-year Anniversary	February 26, 2017	The year in review; contains screenshots from early Stardew Valley development.
Stardew Valley Localization Feedback	February 7, 2017	Instructions for installing the 1.2 Beta version on Steam and providing feedback. (posted by Molly Carroll)
Stardew Valley Progress Update — Second console patch, localization, and more	January 19, 2017	Update on what to expect in the next months.

2016

Update	Date	Summary
Stardew Upcoming Xbox and PS4 patch	December 16, 2016	Patch notes for a lot of console fixes.
Stardew Valley now available on Xbox One and Playstation 4	December 14, 2016	Announces release of Stardew Valley on Xbox One and PS4.
Stardew Valley Console Release Dates	November 29, 2016	Announcement for PS4 (December 13th, 2016) and Xbox One (December 14th, 2016) release dates.
Stardew Valley Localization Update	October 26, 2016	Update on multi-language support, which has been slightly pushed back to ensure quality.
Stardew Valley v1.1 – Changelog	October 3, 2016	Update 1.1 full changelog and new trailer. Read the wiki changelog for full details.
Update on 1.1 Progress #2	September 7, 2016	More details on 1.1, previews of upcoming Farm Maps. Post-PAX wrap up.
Update on 1.1 progress	August 6, 2016	Details on 1.1 progress and a preview of dating features for Shane and Emily.
Stardew Valley now available for Mac & Linux!	July 29, 2016	Stardew Valley is now available for both Mac and Linux now in a free update.
Stardew Valley coming to consoles Q4 2016	June 13, 2016	Official announcement that Stardew Valley is coming to the Xbox One, Playstation 4 and Wii U in Q4 2016! Console ports are being developed with the help of Chucklefish and Sickhead Games.
Stardew Valley on The Yetee	June 8, 2016	New official merch available at The Yetee. This includes some shirts, stickers and posters!
Post-Launch Progress Update: Version 1.1 and more!	May 1, 2016	Update post release happenings. Plans for localization, consoles and multiplayer. List of some additional planned features for version 1.1
Stardew Valley Is Now Available!	February 26, 2016	Game released for sale. $14.99 USD on Steam, GOG and Humble.
Release Date and Trailer!	January 29th, 2016	Announced release date of February 26, 2016. New trailer.

2015

Update	Date	Summary
Dev Update #32	December 18, 2015	Single player to be released before multiplayer
Dev Update #31	November 7, 2015
Dev Update #30	September 16, 2015	Gameplay stream
Dev Update #29	August 2, 2015
Dev Update #28	June 27, 2015
Dev Update #27	May 18, 2015
Dev Update #26	April 4, 2015
Dev Update #25	February 28, 2015
Dev Update #24	January 26, 2015

2014

Update	Date	Summary
Dev Update #23	December 16, 2014
Dev Update #22	November 15, 2014
Dev Update #21	October 14, 2014
Dev Update #20	September 9, 2014
Dev Update #19	August 2, 2014
Dev Update #18	July 5, 2014
Dev Update #17	May 21, 2014
Dev Update #16	April 20, 2014
Dev Update #15	March 23, 2014
Dev Update #14	January 17, 2014

2013

Update	Date	Summary
Dev Update #13	December 13, 2013	Winter-themed screenshots.
Mini Dev Update #12	November 15, 2013	Gives an update on overall development progress and shares details on character you can marry.
Mini Dev Update #11	October 7, 2013	Details on skills that can be leveled up.
Mini Dev Update #10	September 5, 2013	Details on fishing, in game UI, and more.
Mini Dev Update #9	August 4, 2013	Details on farm animals.
Mini Dev Update #8	July 14, 2013	Details on fruit trees and several new or updated game areas.
Mini Dev Update #7	June 28th, 2013	Flower and tool designs as well as new game locations.
Mini Dev Update #6	June 6th, 2013	Discusses several game items including rings, boots, minerals, geodes, and a slingshot.
Mini Dev Update #5	May 25th, 2013	Shares work on the mines.
Greenlit	May 17th, 2013	Announces that Stardew Valley has been Greenlit on Steam.
Mini Dev Update #4	May 5th, 2013	Shares a range of game art improvements.
Mini Dev Update #3	April 15th, 2013	New farmhouse, npc sprites, and character portraits.
Mini Dev Update #2	March 22, 2013	Character customization details.
Mini Dev Update #1	March 13, 2013	New farmer sprite.
New Wallpaper	March 7, 2013	Includes a desktop wallpaper.
New website & Chucklefish publishing partnership	February 13, 2013	Announces that Chucklefish will be publishing Stardew Valley and a new website for the game.
2/9/13	February 9, 2013	A new trailer for the game.
2/8/13	February 8, 2013	Some co-op screenshots.
2/5/13	February 5, 2013	A video of an early co-op demo.
1/4/13	January 4, 2013	A video of UI and crops and a video of the caves.
1/1/13	January 1, 2013	Stardew Valley was selected as IndieDB's Editor's Choice Upcoming Indie Game of the Year.

2012

Update	Date	Summary
12/19	December 19, 2012	Discusses a false YouTube copyright claim.
12/7	December 7, 2012	Crop growth stages.
11/24	November 24, 2012	A video of soundtrack highlights.
11/19	November 19, 2012	A draft of the game map.
11/13	November 13, 2012
11/6	November 6, 2012	Shares a few screenshots.
10/17/12	October 17, 2012	A video where the farmer places buildings on the farm.
10/7/12	October 7, 2012	Links to an interview.
10/5/12	October 5, 2012	A gameplay trailer.
10/2/12 #2	October 2, 2012	Shares gif of a melon.
10/2/12	October 2, 2012
9/29/12	September 29, 2012	Details about fences.
9/26/12	September 26, 2012	Updated animation with twice as many frames.
9/21/12	September 21, 2012	Lighting system video.
9/18/12	September 18, 2012	Screenshot of a lighting system.
9/17/12	September 17, 2012	A video of chopping down trees and tall grass.
9/13/12	September 13, 2012	Discusses new farmstand mechanic.
9/8/12	September 7, 2012	Screenshots of improvements to graphics. Note that the missing image can be seen on Kristi's Blog
9/6/12	September 6, 2012	Discusses improvements to graphics.
9/4/2012	September 4, 2012	Discusses improving all of the game's graphics, as well as making sure modding is as easy as possible.
9/2/2012	September 2, 2012	Announces the new website for the game.