On October 12, 2026, ConcernedApe (Eric Barron), the creator of *Stardew Valley*, gave an interview to the international media outlet GQ and revealed that his next project, *Haunted Chocolatier*, will be more of an action RPG.
*Haunted Chocolatier* is a game for people who enjoy exploring mines in *Stardew Valley*
*Haunted Chocolatier* is a game in which players run a chocolate shop set in a haunted house—a project Eric Baron has been developing independently since 2021.
As of June 2026, he had expressed the following views on the official website: “The in-game elements must be perfect,” and “I refrain from discussing system details in depth during game development because it feels like I’m handing out undercooked bread.”
Some details about the game were revealed in this interview. According to Eric, the game takes players to a more “metaphysical (abstract)” place, explaining, “It’s still what I call a ‘town game.’”
However, Eric also explained, “*Haunted Chocolatier* is becoming more like an action RPG. The main focus is on adventure, discovering gear, and becoming more powerful. Monsters will appear, and there will be boss battles. This is a game for people who like to go mining in *Stardew Valley*.”
This interview revealed that the game will likely have a stronger action-RPG flavor. As of June 2026, he stated that he wanted to “deliver *Haunted Chocolatier* to players when it’s perfectly baked,” and it may not be long before that bread is ready.
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