You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereConcernedApes phenomenal indie game Stardew Valley is one of the most popular games ever made, bolstered by an extremely talented modding community that keeps the game alive.One of the best mods for the adorable pixel-art farming game is Stardew Valley Expanded, a massive fan-made expansion for the game created by Devin FlashShifter Hedegaard. Now an official developer working on updates for the game, the developer reveals that creating new content for the game has been the most rewarding experience of their life.Stardew Valley developer speaks out on joining the teamAfter years of developing amazing fan content for Stardew Valley, Hedegaard joined the games official development to create its 1.6 update alongside ConcernedApe. After working on the game for more than half-a-decade, the modder was asked to join the team for the games amazing last update that also made modding the game even more accessible. Working on my favorite game in the world has been the most rewarding experience of my life, the modder-turned-developer told Nexus Mods in a recent interview.After falling in love with Stardew Valley in 2017 and installing over 100 mods on the PC version, Hedegaard created their own massive expansion, which still receives its own updates.Even after everything I still craved more. But it didnt exist. So, I started to learn how to mod the game, they explained. I taught myself how to code, script, draw pixel art, make music, design maps, write character stories, etc. I set out to simply have fun modding for the first time in my life, not knowing exactly where it would eventually take me.After hitting some financial trouble, Hedegaard reached out to ConcernedApe for possible work, a gambit that resulted in the modder becoming an official Stardew Valley developer working on the games 1.6 update.I took a chance and asked ConcernedApe for work, and he hired me, the developer said. Looking back, it feels like everything unfolded exactly how it was meant to. As for what I contributed to the Stardew Valley 1.6 update, thats staying a secret and I prefer it that way. I dont think its necessary to divide credit over who did what. My work at ConcernedApe LLC will also stay under wraps for now!Stardew Valley hasnt only resulted in modders becoming official Stardew devs, but its also inspired countless other cosy games over the years. More than 12 years after the games release, ConcernedApes revision of the Harvest Moon formula has created a new generation of comfortable farming games that just keep on coming.Stardew ValleyPlatform(s):Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PS Vita, Xbox OneGenre(s):Indie, RPG, SimulationSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share