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Stardew Valley creator’s next game is Haunted Chocolatier
Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone has revealed the first details on his next game, after spending 10 years developing indie smash hit Stardew Valley.
Haunted Chocolatier is about managing a chocolate shop inside a haunted castle, where players collect ingredients and make chocolate. It's looking like it will take a more fantastical approach on top of the familiar good-natured and cute gameplay we're fond of from Stardew Valley.
- The release date is still a long way off
- Haunted Chocolatier will be “positive, uplifting, and life-affirming”
- No platforms mentioned, although expect it to be widely available
- Early gameplay trailer reveals the fantastical setting
Barone: Barone doesn’t want to spill too many details for now but did mention that Chocolate, ghosts, and the haunted castle all play an important role. “Chocolate represents that which is delightful. The haunted castle represents the allure of the unknown. The ghosts represent the imprint of the past. All of these things are important.”
Development Stage: Don’t expect Haunted Chocolatier to be releasing soon, even if the gameplay trailer makes it seem fairly complete; “While the video I put together may look like the game is at an advanced stage of development, there is still a ton of stuff to do.” said Barone. “So, please understand that it will be a while before this game is done. I’m going to be working on it as much as I can, though.”