'It's for the People in Stardew Valley That Go Into the Mines' — ConcernedApe Says Haunted Chocolatier Is 'More of an Action RPG'
Barone said the game will emphasize adventuring, equipment and boss fights, with combat mostly limited to the mines, he told GQ.
- In a recent GQ interview, Eric Barone, known as ConcernedApe, characterized Haunted Chocolatier as an action RPG retaining "town game" elements, marking his first detailed gameplay discussion.
- Working as a solo developer, Barone announced Haunted Chocolatier in 2021 and has continued the project while managing ongoing Stardew Valley updates, creating scheduling conflicts.
- The game features monsters and boss fights tailored for players who enjoyed mining in Stardew Valley; Barone told GQ these are "for the people in Stardew Valley that go into the mines."
- Barone declined to provide a release date, emphasizing his refusal to rush development: "The game will come out when it's done." He prioritizes quality over timeline pressure.
- While Barone maintains creative oversight for Stardew Valley 1.7 updates, he remains focused on perfecting Haunted Chocolatier without an estimated release window.
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Stardew Valley Creator's Next Game Shows New Signs of Life
Stardew Valley fans have been waiting a while for the next game from developer Eric Barone, who also goes by ConcernedApe. In an August blog post about Haunted Chocolatier, he apologized for the length of development while also saying he "[doesn't] stress too much about how long it’s taking" because he doesn't want to rush the process and, in turn, hurt the game.
Haunted Chocolatier Creator Reveals a Major Difference From Stardew Valley
Few indie games have matched Stardew Valley’s popularity or changed the farm simulator genre. Creator Eric Barone, also known as ConcernedApe, has built up one of the most dedicated followings thanks to his continued updates, and this support is leading into his next game, Haunted Chocolatier, even with how far out the game still appears […]
'It's for the People in Stardew Valley That Go Into the Mines' — ConcernedApe Says Haunted Chocolatier Is 'More of an Action RPG'
Eric Barone, aka ConcernedApe, has discussed the difference between his all-conquering indie game Stardew Valley and his hotly anticipated follow-up, Haunted Chocolatier.
"There are monsters, there are boss fights" - ConcernedApe's follow-up to Stardew Valley, Haunted Chocolatier, is "more of an action RPG" than his first game
Stardew Valley creator Eric Barone, has given a new interview - and finally revealed a little more information about his upcoming title, Haunted Chocolatier. In a wide-ranging interview with GQ, which tackles topics ranging from creative burnout to the importance of 'cosy gaming', Barone also slips in some new information about what we can expect from his highly-anticipated Stardew Valley follow-up.
The famous indie video game creator, Eric Barone, continues to develop his next solo play and claims that Haunted Chocolatier is more ARPG than a farm simulator.
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