Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone's 1.6 update for Stardew Valley spikes Steam's concurrent player count to 147,612.

The update adds new features including unique weather, a major festival, additional farm type, multi-pet ownership, and an end-game skill system.

Players using exploits to access The Summit without achieving perfection are met with a punitive cutscene.

The 1.6 update is currently exclusive to PC, with no announced release date for consoles or mobile platforms.

Stardew Valley's popularity remains strong since its 2016 release, as fans anticipate future updates and Barone's new project, Haunted Chocolatier.