Summary
- ConcernedApe confirms that the world of Haunted Chocolatier will be larger than Stardew Valley’s.
- The release date for Haunted Chocolatier remains uncertain, with the developer targeting a potential launch by 2030.
ConcernedApe has recently teased that Haunted Chocolatier’s world is larger than the one featured in his successful indie farming sim, Stardew Valley. ConcernedApe became famous after the release of Stardew Valley, his signature game that went on to become a staple of cozy and relaxing games, achieving immense success. Despite Stardew Valley’s enduring popularity, ConcernedApe is now working on a new single-player simulation/RPG with a slightly different approach.
Stardew Valley is all about farming, while also building relationships with townsfolk and discovering the many secrets hidden in its world; however, in Haunted Chocolatier, players will manage a magical chocolate shop. At first glance, one can clearly see a similar art style between the two games, though Haunted Chocolatier will have a stronger focus on action‑RPG combat. The game feels like Stardew Valley with a darker twist, featuring fantasy elements set in a haunted castle town. ConcernedApe has been keeping major details under wraps, though he has just dropped a pretty big hint about the game’s world.
Stardew Valley Creator Comments on Haunted Chocolatier Development
Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone talks about his second game, Haunted Chocolatier, and reveals some details on how its development is progressing.
On his Twitter account, Eric Barone (ConcernedApe) revealed to players that the Haunted Chocolatier world will be larger than Stardew Valley’s. The developer said only that, providing no further details about what else this world will feature or in what way it will be larger than his previous game. His comment sparked some reactions from anxious players, craving more information on the highly anticipated Haunted Chocolatier. Stardew Valley’s success set such a strong precedent for ConcernedApe that many in the gaming community trust this title will definitely not let them down and want more details about it—though the developer is taking things slow.
The Haunted Chocolatier World Will Be Bigger Than Stardew Valley’s
Actually, ConcernedApe recently stated that he hopes to release Haunted Chocolatier by 2030. Players shouldn’t expect the game anytime soon, as he has also said he can’t commit to a specific time frame, meaning it could even take longer than that. Barone previously explained that, while he has made good progress on the game, there is still a lot to be done.
But Haunted Chocolatier isn’t the only project Eric Barone has in store, as he recently said that he may one day make Stardew Valley 2. His massively popular indie hit still has thousands of active players across all platforms, which is one of the main reasons he keeps improving the game and releasing free updates. ConcernedApe has made it clear that he doesn’t care much about money, which may be one of the reasons he’s taking his time developing his new game. While players still have a long wait ahead before finally getting to play Haunted Chocolatier, they can look forward to a world even larger than Stardew Valley’s.
- Developer(s)
- ConcernedApe
- Publisher(s)
- ConcernedApe
- Engine
- MonoGame
WHERE TO PLAY
- Genre(s)
- Adventure, Simulation
