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Stardew Valley Creator's Next Game Shows New Signs of Life
Polygon.com • • technology
Key Points:
- Eric Barone, developer of Stardew Valley, is continuing work on his next game, Haunted Chocolatier, emphasizing a careful development process to avoid rushing and compromising quality.
- Haunted Chocolatier will be more action-oriented than Stardew Valley, featuring adventuring, equipment collection, monsters, and boss fights, targeting players who enjoyed the combat elements in Stardew Valley's mines.
- Despite the increased action, the game will retain a cozy atmosphere, including running a chocolate business and interacting with town locals, maintaining the charm of a "town game."
- Barone has kept the game under wraps, not allowing anyone else to play it until he feels it is ready, likening the process to waiting for a turkey to be fully cooked before serving.
- Announced in 2021, Haunted Chocolatier remains a solo project for Barone, who acknowledges announcing the game early but prioritizes quality over speed in its development.
