Q&A with Stardew Valley developer Eric Barone, aka ConcernedApe, on the game turning 10, evolving as a developer, working solo, cozy game growth, and more
We spoke to the game's creator about the journey of the last 10 years, and why he keeps returning to the valley.
IGN Rebekah Valentine
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Good morning! — February marks the 10th anniversary of Stardew Valley. I had the great pleasure of speaking to ConcernedApe ahead of the occasion about the last ten years and his plans for the future. It's a nice long one, please enjoy: — www.ign.com/articles/sta...
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