Eric Barone Pledges That Stardew Valley Updates Will All the time Be Free

In a world of season passes and microtransactions, builders ought to be turning to developer Eric Barone for steering on methods to strategy DLC. Barone, often known as ConcernedApe, was talking with a fan on X who voiced that they wouldn’t be enthusiastic about procuring any extra of Stardew Valley’s (seemingly countless) updates sooner or later if the developer had been to start charging for them. Right here was Barone’s reply:

I swear on the distinction of my household identify, i’ll by no means cost cash for a DLC or replace for so long as I dwell. Screencap this and disgrace me if I ever violate this oath

— ConcernedApe (@ConcernedApe) July 22, 2024

In case you’ll be able to’t view the above submit, Barone mentioned:

I swear on the distinction of my household identify, i’ll by no means cost cash for a DLC or replace for so long as I dwell. Screencap this and disgrace me if I ever violate this oath

That have to be fairly reassuring to the legions of followers who adore Stardew Valley and need to proceed experiencing the brand new improvements that Barone retains bringing to the sport. That mentioned, as good of a promise as it’s to see made, not each developer (particularly indie builders) can afford to maintain including content material to their video games with out charging a charge. On the flip facet, nevertheless, there are various devs (notably within the AAA house) who’re all too completely happy to cost very excessive charges for added recreation content material.

Discovering the stability between truthful and exorbitant stays elusive to many recreation studios and publishers, so it’s good to see Barone be so giving in a time the place many will not be.

Supply: ConcernedApe X Account