Stardew Valley Creator Says He Doesn't Get Paid For Collabs--And He Doesn't Want To

Eric Barone, the creator of the popular game Stardew Valley, has clarified that he does not receive any monetary compensation for collaborations and crossovers involving his game. Despite the massive success of Stardew Valley, which has sold over 40 million copies, Barone has chosen not to profit directly from these partnerships. Barone's stance is that he has made enough money from the game's sales and that he collaborates with other games primarily because he is a fan of them or believes that the players will enjoy the crossover content. The exception was the Stardew Valley and Terraria crossover, which he described as a great experience. While Barone may not be earning direct payments from these collaborations, Stardew Valley and its creator do benefit from the increased exposure and visibility that these partnerships bring. Barone is currently working on a new game, Haunted Chocolatier, which has no release date yet.