We have no idea when the game is going to be released, and neither does Barone, but we can’t wait to see further updates as the game proceeds further into development. Regardless, I think a lot of people like chocolate.Ī lot of people do like chocolate, and the possibility of making chocolate in this new world that is very Stardew Valley in style but has its own mysteries to it is an exciting one. And after 10 years of practice, I feel more confident than ever in being able to bring an idea to life. I think sometimes the best ideas just appear in a flash, instead of being cleverly thought out. Barone explained his decision in a blog post at. What are these resources being used for? Making chocolate of course. The first is a frozen manor on the backdrop or a cold winter night. Unfortunately, itll be some time before Haunted Chocolatier releases, but ConcernedApe is keeping us updated with a few screenshots to celebrate the coming of 2022. It features a much heavier emphasis on combat with players traveling through what looks like a portal to another world so they can gather resources. Related: Haunted Chocolatier Looks Like The Perfect Evolution Of Stardew Valley. It showcases a game that is very similar in aesthetic to Stardew Valley, but it’s also very clearly its own game. ConcernedApe’s Haunted Chocolatier has a teaser trailer available for everyone to watch. On Thursday, Barone finally revealed the new game he has been working on. Haunted Chocolatier places players into the shoes of a town's new chocolate maker, who runs a shop out of a haunted castle and engages with the townsfolk in various ways, not all too different from the basic overall experience of Stardew Valley. ![]() However, he announced back in 2018 that he would be forming a team to help him with the future production of Stardew Valley but also to give him time to work on a new game. It’s a true hit and he would be completely justified to never make another video game. He’s released multiple updates, expansions, and the game has been ported to platforms beyond the PC. It’s been a long time since Barone released Stardew Valley and he hasn’t exactly slowed down. Most impressively? It was all made by just one guy, Eric Barone. ![]() It’s a truly delightful game that took the concept of the old Harvest Moon games and ran with it to success. It became one of the most popular games of the last decade with, thousands upon thousands downloading and playing the game so they could go work on their own little farm, make relationships, fall in love, and have a nice relaxing time. This is exemplified by the inclusion of his name alongside the game title.When Stardew Valley was released back in 2016 it became so much more than just a little farm game. ![]() ConcernedApe has learned from Stardew Valley exactly how he wants to publish games, and from the start is making Haunted Chocolatier very much his own. This route is unusual for an indie developer, but it gives complete control over all aspects of a product, including business and marketing. ( Chucklefish is still the publisher of Stardew Valley on mobile platforms.) Chucklefish published Stardew Valley several years ago, but ConcernedApe decided to shift to self-publishing. As of right now, ConcernedApe plans to both develop and publish Haunted Chocolatier on his own. Stardew Valley was the first game ConcernedApe published, and from a logistical standpoint, that process is another part of the foundation Haunted Chocolatier is built upon, another legacy that carries over from Stardew Valley's storied journey from small indie game to industry powerhouse.
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