Stardew Valley update 1.6 is currently in the works, as announced by the game’s creator Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone. While it’s unclear what exactly the update will entail, Barone did offer a few nuggets of information via a tweet.
There is going to be a Stardew 1.6 update. It’s mostly changes for modders (which will make it easier & more powerful to mod). But there is also new game content, albeit much less than 1.5. I’m taking a break from Haunted Chocolatier to work on this at the moment. Then back to HC
— ConcernedApe (@ConcernedApe) April 16, 2023
Update 1.6 will include “mostly changes for modders (which will make it easier & more powerful to mod),” Barone said. “But there is also new game content, albeit much less than [update] 1.5.” Barone also confirmed update 1.6 will include more character dialogue, in response to a Twitter user’s question within the announcement thread.
Along with all this, Barone also mentioned that he’s taking a break from developing his new game, Haunted Chocolatier. After Stardew Valley update 1.6 goes live, he’ll return to working on the new game.