Everything we know about ConcernedApe’s Haunted Chocolatier: Plot, gameplay details & more
ConcernedApeStardew Valley creator Eric ‘ConcernedApe’ Barone has revealed his next game, so here’s everything we know about Haunted Chocolatier thus far, including plot, gameplay details, and the announcement trailer.
Following the success of the beloved farming simulator Stardew Valley in 2016, fans have long wondered what the next title under ConcernedApe’s belt will be.
Back in early 2020, the lone game developer teased that he was working on new projects, and on October 21, 2021, he finally revealed his next venture: Haunted Chocolatier. Here’s everything we know about Haunted Chocolatier.
Contents
- Is there a ConcernedApe’s Haunted Chocolatier release date?
- What platforms will Haunted Chocolatier be on?
- What is ConcernedApe’s Haunted Chocolatier about?
- Haunted Chocolatier gameplay details
- Haunted Chocolatier revealed design
- Haunted Chocolatier announcement trailer
Is there a Haunted Chocolatier release date?
There’s currently no release date set for Haunted Chocolatier. In fact, ConcernedApe revealed that development only really started in 2020, so it could still be a ways off, given he’s a lone developer.
“I haven’t even gotten to the good stuff yet. I’ve been mostly working on the ‘meat and potatoes’ of the game so far,” he said in an early blog post.
As of 2023, the individual dev even announced he was taking a brief break from Haunter Chocolatier work to focus on a new Starder Valley update. So fans could still be waiting for a good while yet.
There is going to be a Stardew 1.6 update. It's mostly changes for modders (which will make it easier & more powerful to mod). But there is also new game content, albeit much less than 1.5. I'm taking a break from Haunted Chocolatier to work on this at the moment. Then back to HC
— ConcernedApe (@ConcernedApe) April 16, 2023
What platforms will Haunted Chocolatier be on?
According to the FAQ section of the Haunted Chocolatier site, the only platform we can expect Haunted Chocolatier to release on at the moment is PC. However, the creator has highlighted that he has “every intention of bringing [Haunted Chocolatier] to the other major platforms as well”. It just might not be at launch.
What is ConcernedApe’s Haunted Chocolatier about?
The developer has kept tight-lipped about the plot of his next game so far. But what we do know is that you will play as a chocolatier managing a confectionery shop inside a castle filled with ghosts.
You make your own chocolate, going out and gathering ingredients for your recipes, which you then sell once it’s made. In a blog post, ConcernedApe revealed that it is very much “another “town game”, where you move to a new town and try your hand at a new way of living,” but is “quite a bit different” compared to Stardew Valley.
Haunted Chocolatier gameplay details
Despite looking like Stardew Valley at first glance with the pixel art style, Haunted Chocolatier is very different. Yes, it features a town with townspeople you interact with, but you trade a cozy farmhouse for a dark castle.
The single-player game is an action RPG, meaning battles play a big part in the gameplay. You defeat enemies like slimes and crows and forage for ingredients, before taking it back to your kitchen to craft your chocolate. One particular screenshot even shows off a boss fight with a giant bee.
haunted chocolatier screenshot pic.twitter.com/clo66Vagv4
— ConcernedApe (@ConcernedApe) August 21, 2022
It appears as though you can invite townsfolk to your castle, and have one-on-one interactions with villagers, even being able to choose conversation options.
One such visitor was revealed in September 2023, as ConcernedApe continued his usual cadence of releasing one new screenshot at a time. Here, we see an elderly man waking from a “terrible dream.”
Who could he be? Well, one theory suggests he may be the very same Grandpa from Stardew Valley, implying the worlds are connected. We’ll just have to wait and see if that’s indeed the case.
here's a haunted chocolatier screne pic.twitter.com/bCVy3NJaMS
— ConcernedApe (@ConcernedApe) September 5, 2023
Haunted Chocolatier revealed design
To celebrate 1 million followers, Concerned Ape, the mind behind Haunted Chocolatier shared a few images of the upcoming Haunted Chocolatier. You can see them below:
Thanks for 1 million followers 👍here's a few Haunted Chocolatier images pic.twitter.com/3PW2jMIF3R
— ConcernedApe (@ConcernedApe) October 4, 2023
Haunted Chocolatier announcement trailer
On October 21, 2021, ConcernedApe released the announcement trailer for the game that showcased the gameplay and gave a glimpse at new characters, including Lily, blacksmith Burk, Maddie, and Jett.
So, there you have it – that’s everything we currently know about Haunted Chocolatier. As more information is made available, we’ll be sure to update you right here at Dexerto.
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