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Stardew Valley Creator ConcernedApe Considers Adding Adultery Mechanic With In-Game Consequences
Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone has stated he is open to implementing a system allowing players to have affairs with married NPCs in Stardew Valley, but remains personally conflicted about it on a moral level. He believes that freedom games should allow players to do bad things, provided those actions carry real consequences. Barone is also considering NPC divorces, though he worries the adultery mechanic might feel 'too real' and that players would face community backlash within the game.
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Rock Paper Shotgun emphasized Barone's personal moral reservations and his worry that 'everyone would hate you,' while Automaton framed the story more around the freedom-game design philosophy he cited.
What we know
- ConcernedApe is 'open' to adding an adultery mechanic letting players romance married NPCs in Stardew Valley
- He supports the idea philosophically — that sandbox games should allow morally questionable choices — but opposes it 'on a moral level' personally
- Any such mechanic would include in-game repercussions, such as community disapproval or damaged relationships
- NPC divorce is also being considered as a related feature
- Barone expressed concern the feature could feel 'too real' and alienate players
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