Stardew Valley's multiplayer mode is now complete - which means we'll get to play it soon, says the game's developer.

In a recent update on his website, developer Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone explained that while they'd always worked on Stardew Valley alone, to get the multiplayer mode into shape they pulled in the services of Chucklefish's Tom Coxon.

Stardew Valley's new multiplayer mode is 'done', says the game's developer / ConcernedApe

"Work on the new features is done, and we’ve sent all the new text off to be translated into the different languages," says ConcernedApe in the update. "Meanwhile, we are working on bug fixes. Once we’ve received the translated text and integrated it back into the game, we’ll begin a serious QA phase involving thorough testing of all new features in both multiplayer and single player contexts."

"When that is finished, the update should be ready for a public beta. I am still shooting for a spring release for the beta."

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When we get closer to the beta launch, ConcernedApe promises to drop more details about how the multiplayer will work, as well as a "more complete list of the new features in the update", as well as a "more concrete timetable for release".

New to Stardew? Well, the game's pretty simple: you've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley, and - armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins - you set out to begin your new life by building the farm of your dreams, befriending your community, as well as dating - and even marrying! - the person of your dreams… Best of all, you'll soon be able to marry other players, too!

"Thanks so much everyone for your patience while we get this update ready," says ConcernedApe. "It’s really going to be a “game changer” for Stardew Valley!"

- By Vikki Blake @_vixx