Summary
ConcernedApe has recently teased thatHaunted Chocolatier’s world is larger than the one featured in his successful indie farming sim,Stardew Valley. ConcernedApe became famous after the release ofStardew Valley, his signature game that went on to become a staple of cozy and relaxing games, achieving immense success. DespiteStardew Valley’s enduring popularity, ConcernedApe is now working on a new single-player simulation/RPG with a slightly different approach.
Stardew Valleyis all about farming, while also building relationships with townsfolk and discovering the many secrets hidden in its world; however, inHaunted Chocolatier, players will manage a magical chocolate shop. At first glance, one can clearly see a similar art style between the two games, thoughHaunted Chocolatierwill have a stronger focus on action‑RPG combat. The game feels likeStardew Valleywith 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.
On his Twitter account, Eric Barone (ConcernedApe) revealed to players thattheHaunted Chocolatierworldwill be larger thanStardew 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 anticipatedHaunted 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 toreleaseHaunted Chocolatierby 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.
ButHaunted Chocolatierisn’t the only project Eric Barone has in store, as he recently said that hemay one day makeStardew 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 playHaunted Chocolatier, they can look forward to a world even larger thanStardew Valley’s.
