Stardew Valley Fans Have a Pretty Important Question About One of the New Marriage Candidates

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February 26th was the 10-year anniversary of the beloved game Stardew Valley. Over the past decade, the farming simulation has built a strong and loyal community, thanks to its creator, Eric Barone (also known as ConcernedApe), who consistently releases updates to keep the game engaging. While some thought the 1.6 update might be the last major content addition, Barone recently confirmed that another big update is on the way. Details about update 1.7 were previously scarce, but during a livestream celebrating the game’s anniversary, Barone revealed that it will include two new characters players can marry.

For weeks, the creator of Stardew Valley, Barone, hinted at adding two new characters you could marry in the game’s 1.7 update. These characters were officially revealed on February 26th during the game’s 10th anniversary celebration. Before the announcement, fans voted on who they wanted to see as potential spouses. Unfortunately, the Wizard won’t be a marriage option. Instead, Clint has been added as a new bachelor, and Sandy is the new bachelorette. Many players are disappointed Clint was chosen, as he’s not a very popular character, and they were hoping for the Wizard or another more well-liked option. There hasn’t been as much discussion about Sandy, but a small detail suggests her arrival might also include new story details for the game.

Stardew Valley Fans Point Out Glaring Issue with Sandy as Marriage Candidate

Many Stardew Valley fans are disappointed that Clint was chosen as the new bachelor. Some players find his character unsettling based on the game’s backstory. The biggest letdown for many, though, was hoping to marry the Wizard. However, fans are generally excited about the other new marriage candidate arriving in the 1.7 update: Sandy, who runs the Oasis shop in the Calico Desert.

Sandy doesn’t have much backstory established yet, unlike Clint. She usually stays close to the Oasis and doesn’t go out exploring very often. You might occasionally see her walking in the desert with Emily, but most of the time she’s at her shop. However, that doesn’t mean we know nothing about her at all.

Sandy already has a few simple interactions related to her backstory in the game, mainly receiving gifts. However, her conversations hint at more, including a surprising detail about her identity. It turns out “Sandy” isn’t her real name – she reveals it’s a pseudonym she uses for work, suggesting a hidden past that could impact her relationship with the player character.

Do you think we will learn Sandy’s real name?
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Even though someone made a strange comment about Sandy, her true name is still a secret. Many Stardew Valley players are noticing that it would be surprising if we could marry her without ever finding out who she really is. This has led to a lot of discussion about whether the game developer, ConcernedApe, will reveal Sandy’s real name in future interactions with her, or if it will remain a mystery. Many people, like one Reddit user, believe her name will be revealed, pointing out how odd it would be to marry someone without knowing their real name.

When the big 1.7 update comes to Stardew Valley, both Clint and Sandy will probably receive new backstory details as part of their special romantic events. However, the developer, Barone, didn’t mention when the update will actually be released. He usually waits to announce a release date until he’s certain everything is ready, so we might have to wait a while before we know exactly when we can pursue a relationship with Sandy—and learn more about who she is.

I’m so hyped for the new Stardew Valley update! Seriously, I’m already planning my next farm. Are you planning on jumping back in when it drops? Let’s chat about it over on the ComicBook Forum – I’d love to hear what everyone’s planning!

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2026-02-27 20:17