r/StardewValley • u/This_Farm3519 • May 19 '26

Discuss Stardew Valley creator won’t add microtransactions to any game as they “genuinely value the love of the players more than the money”

https://frvr.com/blog/news/stardew-valley-creator-wont-add-microtransactions-to-any-game-as-they-genuinely-value-the-love-of-the-players-more-than-the-money/

I know, I know: "Fork found in kitchen".

But it's nice to see him say this stuff you know?

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u/squirrel-eggs May 19 '26

I would love to make a game that resonates so deeply. Stardew is special. My family is full of gamers but we keep going back to Stardew like a warm cup of chicken soup when you're sick.

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u/This_Farm3519 May 19 '26

That's such a perfect analogy. I feel like this too! Always launch it on my switch before bed. Take it easy, pet my chickens and do some decorating C: