Stardew Valley creator Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone revealed he never takes payment for crossover events, insisting he only does them because he’s a fan or thinks players will enjoy them. The statement comes ahead of Stardew Valley’s collab with Infinity Nikki, launching September 1, which has already sparked mixed reactions in the community. Barone clarified on X/Twitter that he’s never received money from collaborations, citing past examples like Terraria and Balatro. Infinity Nikki’s devs responded warmly, calling the collab a “love letter” and thanking Barone for his influence. #stardewvalley #gaming #infinitynikki #collab #crossover