Stardew Valley fans are incredibly hyped for the upcoming release of update 1.7, which solo developer ConcernedApe has been working hard on for what players hope is a 2026 release. After the official new marriage candidates were revealed just a few weeks back, excitement is at an all-time high for the 1.7 update.
If you're looking for something to fill the time while you wait, there's actually an incredible Stardew Valley prequel available to check out right now, and it's an absolute hit among fans (via FanGamer).
If you can't get enough of the Stardew Valley-verse, you definitely should check out the official prequel, Stardew Valley: Before the Farmer. It's an officially licensed 144-page graphic novel by Chihiro Sakaida that details life in Stardew Valley for its various townsfolk in the year leading up to the farmer's arrival.
The story "follows the lives of the villagers through the ups and the downs, the disappointments and the celebrations... as well as the arrival of the Joja Corporation," and you can claim it now for just under $30 USD on the official FanGamer website. This prequel comes in a high-quality, 5.5 x 8.5-inch hardcover with a woodgrain-style, gold foil-laden...
