Summary
Two incredibly talentedStardew Valleyfans managed to create a farm entirely out of gingerbread and sweets just in time for the holiday season. Since its initial release in 2016,Stardew Valleyhas continued to inspire fans, with many taking to the internet to share cosplay, fan art, and much more.
Created by the single developer Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone, the farm life simStardew Valleyhasn’t dwindled in popularity over the years. Incredibly, the title has sold 35 million copies globally, more than heavy hitters likeThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild,Diablo 3, andCyberpunk 2077. In a recent interview,Barone said that he could work onStardew Valleyfor his entire life, still dedicated to perfecting the game and adding more content for players to enjoy in the years and decades to come. The game’s fandom remains incredibly active, with two players coming together to bring a little holiday cheer to the community.
In a recent Reddit post, user RevolutionaryRub8026 shared some images of theirYear 1Stardew Valleyfarmmade entirely out of gingerbread and other scrumptious sweets. The fan shared that each year, they create a themed niche gingerbread house with their friend, selectingStardew Valleyto serve as the inspiration for 2024’s build. In the comments section, the creator goes into more detail about the materials used, explaining that the dirt for the farm was made out of blended graham cracker, with wet dirt mixed with crushed Oreo. The trees were created by combining Rice Krispies, pretzel rods, icing, and graham crackers, with candy fruits as decoration.
The simulation title has inspired everything from LEGO builds and tattoos tomultiple internationalStardew Valleyconcert tours, withStardew Valley: Symphony of Seasonsscheduled to kick off in 2025. Fans able to snag tickets can expect to be serenaded by a 35-piece orchestra performing new arrangements of the game’s music, with Barone inviting die-hard fans to dress up as their favorite characters when they attend. As tickets for the tour have been selling out at an incredible pace, more dates were recently added to keep up with fan demand.
While Barone is eager to work onStardew Valleyas long as he is able, that doesn’t mean that other projects are off the table. In October 2021, the creator revealed a gameplay trailer forHaunted Chocolatier, a darker game featuring a haunted castle and all manner of spooky creatures.Development onHaunted Chocolatierhas been pausedas Barone finishes up some fine-tuning onStardew ValleyUpdate 1.6, and no release window has been announced.
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You’ve inherited your grandfather’s old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home? It won’t be easy. Ever since Joja Corporation came to town, the old ways of life have all but disappeared. The community center, once the town’s most vibrant hub of activity, now lies in shambles. But the valley seems full of opportunity. With a little dedication, you might just be the one to restore Stardew Valley to greatness!
