Summary
The creator ofStardew Valley, ConcernedApe, has revealed that he has finally earned 100% completion of the achievements of the game. This came as an amusing surprise to many, considering that he’s the sole developer and responsible for creating the final achievement that was holding him back inStardew Valleyall this time.
Stardew Valley’s biggest achievement, Perfection, requires a lot of work to unlock, with a special cutscene at The Summit to enjoy for one’s work. However, to earn Perfection, players don’t actually have to do every single thing in the game. In this case, it wasn’t Perfection that was holding ConcernedApe back, but an arcade game within the game.
Over on his social media account, Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone revealed that he had gotten 100% completion ofStardew Valley, finishing all 49 available in the title. As it turns out, the dev had just one achievement that was still holding him back, that being Fector’s Challenge. Fector’s Challenge requires players to beatStardew Valley’s in-game shooterJourney of the Prairie Kingwithout dying even once. The dev finally got it done on July 26, 2025, eight years after Stardew Valley originally released to the public.
Stardew Valley’s Arcade Games are No Joke
MostStardew Valleydiehards will understand why it was so hard for ConcernedApe to clear his own final achievement.Journey of the Prairie KingandStardew Valley’s other arcade game,Junimo Kart, are notorious for being difficult to get through. Players often get their first glance atJotPKin Abigail’s 2-heart event, where it quickly becomes clear that the game even frustrates the NPCs. As such, players have come out of the woodwork to congratulate ConcernedApe for completing it, with many joking about how the developer of the title would surely be impressed at his efforts.
While there’s some good advice available onhow to beatJourney of the Prairie King, ConcernedApe had some of his own suggestions for fans. He recommends not using nukes in order to earn the most money possible, and then buying the best items possible, with priority first going to ammo, then the revolver, then boots. Finally, he recommends holding onto a machine gun powerup for the final showdown with Fector so that the player can destroy him before he has a chance to do anything.
Players who are still struggling with this achievement can take comfort in knowing that even its creator had problems with it. With his advice,getting every achievement inStardew Valleymay be worth another shot.
Stardew Valley
WHERE TO PLAY
You’ve inherited your grandfather’s old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home? It won’t be easy. Ever since Joja Corporation came to town, the old ways of life have all but disappeared. The community center, once the town’s most vibrant hub of activity, now lies in shambles. But the valley seems full of opportunity. With a little dedication, you might just be the one to restore Stardew Valley to greatness!
