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Stardew Valley 1.7 Update: New Features and Marriage Candidates!

2/4/2026

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Stardew Valley's creator Eric Barone announced Stardew Valley's 1.7 patch will add improvements to in-game children.
The update will add two new marriage candidates, bringing the total to 14.
Barone suggested a farm map editor could boost replayability, but its inclusion remains uncertain for this patch.
Stardew Valley marks its 10th anniversary on February 26, 2026, aligning with the patch.
Fans will receive more details on the new features soon.

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Stardew Valley's creator Eric Barone announced Stardew Valley's 1.7 patch will add improvements to in-game children.
The update will add two new marriage candidates, bringing the total to 14.
Barone suggested a farm map editor could boost replayability, but its inclusion remains uncertain for this patch.
Stardew Valley marks its 10th anniversary on February 26, 2026, aligning with the patch.
Fans will receive more details on the new features soon.