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Haunted Chocolatier
IGN • • technology
Key Points:
- Eric Barone, known as ConcernedApe, is developing Haunted Chocolatier, a follow-up to his hit indie game Stardew Valley, but progress has been slow due to his ongoing work on Stardew Valley updates.
- Haunted Chocolatier is described as a more action RPG-focused "town game" with adventuring, equipment collection, monsters, and boss fights, differing significantly from Stardew Valley's gameplay.
- Barone is meticulously refining game elements, such as the recipe book UI, aiming for a seamless, intuitive, and aesthetically pleasing player experience, iterating multiple times to achieve perfection.
- He prefers not to showcase Haunted Chocolatier prematurely to avoid disappointing fans with potential changes before release, and he is currently balancing his role as creative director on Stardew Valley updates while focusing on the new game.
- No release date has been announced yet for Haunted Chocolatier or the Stardew Valley 1.7 update, with Barone emphasizing the need for discipline in managing his time between projects.
