It is anticipated that a fresh game, created by the same mind behind Stardew Valley, will boast a larger universe compared to his popular farming title.
For the moment, Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone has paused his work on his widely-adored farming game (which some might say is a long-awaited break), but he hasn’t entirely ruled out future updates. Instead, he’s currently dedicating his time to his second project: Haunted Chocolatier.
It’s likely that the task will take quite some time to complete. After all, since the announcement in 2021, Barone hasn’t had much opportunity to focus on this project. Not when the seemingly small and final update for Stardew Valley morphed into a significant DLC, and subsequent minor adjustments added even more new features.
We probably shouldn’t anticipate a sudden influx of materials from the Haunted Chocolatier by the developer, but it’s not entirely out of the question. The American is still active but not excessively so in his posts. Barone, for instance, hinted that the universe of Haunted Chocolatier could be more expansive than that of Stardew Valley (as mentioned via X).
As a passionate follower, the tidbit of info shared sparked my curiosity and piqued the interest of fellow developers’ enthusiasts. We’re eagerly seeking any crumb of information or even a sneak peek in the form of a screenshot under Barone’s post. Some online users are also throwing around ideas about what could potentially be included in HC. For instance, introducing some romantic elements could definitely spice things up!
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2025-06-11 16:01