The creator of Stardew Valley – Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone – has revealed he is by no means made any cash instantly from in-game crossovers. As a substitute, Barone agreed to implement these updates as a result of he is a fan of the video games, or thought gamers would really like them.
Barone shared a press release on X (previously Twitter) quickly after the announcement of a crossover occasion with Infinity Nikki, by which a Junimo could be seen touchdown in Infinity Nikki. This is sensible, Junimo’s being cute little spirits that match fairly properly throughout the cute aesthetic of Infinity Nikki, however the collaboration was met with shock and criticism from some Stardew gamers.
Stardew Valley crossovers are fairly uncommon! Again in 2022 there was a Terraria crossover, and comparatively lately Stardew Valley made an look in Balatro. However apart from that, the farming simulator has been comfortable staying in its personal lane.
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In response to Involved Ape’s submit on the matter, the official Infinity Nikki account shared the workforce’s view of engaged on this collaboration. It reads: “We actually respect you sharing your emotions on this. Any unintended stress was the very last thing we wished. It was our method of claiming thanks – a free love letter to Stardew Valley from our workforce and for the neighborhood. Engaged on it felt like we had been all tending just a little farm collectively. The care and element you pour into your world is precisely why we need to make cosy video games too. We’re nonetheless studying from you day-after-day.”
Ought to Barone be making some cash off these crossovers? Most likely, yeah. Although it’s his selection finally whether or not he needs to financially profit off such endeavors. It isn’t as if Stardew Valley has been hurting for gross sales in any case. As of December 2024 it has bought over 41m copies. I ought to hope Barone is not too involved in regards to the cash.
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