Haunted Chocolatier: trailer, gameplay and all the news so far

The Stardew Valley The community may be alive and kicking thanks to the recent 1.6 update, but fans are still excited about the shiny new game from its creator Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone. The developer’s next game, Haunted Chocolatieris in the works and it already looks like it will capture many of its charms Stardew Valley.

Since the announcement Haunted Chocolatier In 2021, Barone juggled development while also releasing significant updates to Stardew Valley. It can be difficult to keep up with the progress of both games at the same time, especially since Barone did so said several times that he prefers to work in secret and often discusses important updates informally on X. Therefore, the information available on each game may be somewhat scattered. So we took the trouble to summarize all these details. As you read, remember that it is Barone develop the game “organic”, so it is possible that some details may change before publication.

Does Haunted Chocolatier have a release date?

The short answer is: we don’t have a release date or release window for it Haunted Chocolatier still. Barone started working on the game in 2020, but we don’t know how far development has progressed since we’ve only just arrived occasional excerpts from the game. Most recently, he said he was “eager” to get back to work on it, but that he has to make sure of it Stardew Valley 1.6 is “clarified, error-free and initially available for all platforms”.

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It’s likely we won’t get any Haunted Chocolatier release soon as it will take a while for Barone to release everything needed for the new version of Stardew. Only he dropped the 1.6.3 Stardew Valley fixes for PC on March 27th and there is no release date yet for when the update will be released for console, so there will be more news to come.

In addition, Barone has been working on it Stardew Valley Updates for a while. In January last year he said it was him “to be pursued apart” from Stardew Valley work. Then, this spring, he said that he paused work Haunted Chocolatier to work on update 1.6. Barone is (more or less) a one-man team. So if you’re up for the game, maybe give the guy a break!

What will the gameplay be like in Haunted Chocolatier?

fans of Stardew Valley will recognize some of them immediately Haunted ChocolatierGameplay elements from the trailer. The game carries Barone’s signature style, combining stunningly detailed pixel art with a lush soundtrack. characteristics Stardew Gameplay – such as the ability to build relationships with characters and decorate a home – also appears to play an important role Tracked.

However, the biggest difference between the two will be the core gameplay and combat. According to a 2021 blog post, the game will feature more action-RPG elements and place a greater emphasis on combat. Furthermore, in his Announcement postHe said that the core cycle will be “collecting ingredients, making chocolate and running a chocolate shop” rather than running a farm.

What do we know about the characters and story of Haunted Chocolatier?

Despite the combat differences, the two games still look and feel similar. Tracked even appears to have a similar premise, telling the story of a player character new to town who starts a business.

“In Stardew Valley, the focus was more on humility: living off the land, growing food, and connecting with the people and nature around you. “For my next game, however, I wanted to explore more fantastic possibilities…experiences that take you beyond the ordinary,” Barone said in the blog.

This will make this game focus a bit more on supernatural elements. If you watch the trailer you will see cute little ghosts helping you in a chocolate shop. Instead of wanting the game to feel scary, Barone said he wanted the game to be “positive, uplifting and life-affirming.” He said: “If Stardew Valley channels primarily the energy of the sun, Haunted Chocolatier channels the energy of the moon. Both are vital.”

Fans are already excited to meet the characters in this new world. Barone posted a screenshot of an unnamed character who looks like a Grandpa or maybe a magician; The trailer also showed us some new faces. You can read more about the characters below. However, please note that these descriptions are based on our own observations of the footage – some details are not confirmed and are subject to change.

• Lily, a young bachelorette, appears to invite the character into a beautiful desert-themed room.
• Burk, a stocky, bald man with a thick beard. He seems to have a hot stove, but also just seems like a sweaty guy.
• Maddie, a person with a slightly gothic look who asks the player character what it’s like to live in the city.
• Jett, a researcher with a whole lock of hair. I just want to know if he will be the Sebastian of this game.
• Miguel, a bartender who is also bald and has heavily furrowed eyebrows.

Is Haunted Chocolatier just Stardew Valley 2?

Barone said he wanted to Haunted Chocolatier to have its own identity, so it probably won’t be a direct sequel. (Sorry for those of you who wanted to pack with your luggage Stardew Spouse and live your best chocolate life together!) Still, the game will have at least some connection Stardew‘s world, but barons hasn’t decided yet how deep it will be.

Will Haunted Chocolatier have multiplayer?

Fans who played Stardew Valley with friends who use local co-op and online multiplayer may be wondering if Haunted Chocolatier will support similar gameplay. According to the game’s FAQ, there is only a single-player mode, and Barone has “currently no plans” to add a multiplayer mode.

Where can I watch the trailer for “Haunted Chocolatier”?

We only have an early gameplay trailer from Haunted Chocolatier until now. Although some fans said Barone announced the game too early, he has since responded with this statement he published it because he “wanted to find out something [his] The next game was about that because there were a lot of false rumors and assumptions going around.” You can watch the trailer above.

What platforms will Haunted Chocolatier be available on?

The only platform we know of Haunted Chocolatier will certainly appear on a Windows PC, according to FAQ. But it’s not like all hope is lost for other platforms. said Barone He imagines the game will be successful “roughly the same system requirements” as Stardew Valley. Unless there are backwards compatibility issues, he would “imagine people being able to play it on the same systems.” [as Stardew Valley].”

Stardew Valley can be played on macOS, mobile devices, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 4, Windows PC and Xbox One. It can also be played on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X due to backwards compatibility. I won’t get my hopes up Haunted Chocolatier on PlayStation Vita in 2024, but it sounds like players won’t have to worry about platform exclusivity.

What else is there to know about Haunted Chocolatier?

What’s left? Not much. We’ll continue to update you with more news, but for now I’ll leave you with this banger that Barone made for a boss fight in the game. It is titled “bee_boss.ogg” and it’s a certified bop.