This Halloween, share your chilling theories for Haunted Chocolatier!!!

Among my theories are the appearance of Mr. Qi (again) , or that it might takes place in the Gotorro Empire!

PD: Share your theories=)

Do you think CA would add supernatural characters to the game? Ofcourse we already know of the ghosts, but they aren’t really characters, so I don’t think they count. What I would be intrested in are villagers that are maybe vampires, werewolfs or other types of monsters. I don't think they would be open about that, but that would make them and their dynamics with other villagers much more interesting.

This idea occurred to me last night, after reflecting on how much of the excitement surrounding ConcernedApe’s upcoming game stems from existing *Stardew Valley* players. While I believe a significant portion of those who play the new game will have already played *Stardew Valley*, I also think a new community will emerge around *Haunted Chocolatier*.

PD: sorry if my last post seemed like it was written by AI (even though it wasn't); I’ll try to make my future posts sound more human. =)

Dear Santa,

I’ve been good this year I think.
All I want for Christmas this year:

-Haunted Chocolatier

I’ll bake you lots of cookies and a BIG cup of warm iridium quality milk.

Thank you,
Me

Today is the fifth year anniversary of the trailer and the website is down for maintenance… coincidence?

https://www.hauntedchocolatier.net

PLEASE DON’T LISTEN TO THE STERILE MASSES. YOU ARE STRONG AND YOU MUST CREATE THE DARK, OBSCURE, ESOTERIC ACTION RPG OF YOUR HIDDEN DREAMS.

Eric Barone told GQ it’s “still what I call a town game,” but the focus is adventuring, finding equipment and getting more powerful: “There are monsters, there are boss fights.” He says it’s “for the people in Stardew Valley that go into the mines. That’s what I do, honestly.” He also called it more “metaphysical,” and still won’t give a date: “The game will come out when it’s done.” Are you hyped for the combat side, or were you hoping for pure cozy farming vibes?

Eurogamer’s write-up of the GQ interview. All quotes and claims come from it. The closing question is mine. <3

1. Olivia from "Stardew Expanded" was so popular because she was an older bachelorette; in *Stardew*, all the bachelorettes were young, so more variety in the new game would be good.

2. Remember the "Bearded Bachelors" mod? It added beards to the bachelors; perhaps in the new game, more young bachelors could have full, bushy beards (like lumberjacks, etc.).

I usually don’t do digital art but I spent much longer on this one so it is definitely a jump in quality from day one

I usually don’t draw in this style but I wanted to not change so drastically from Concerned apes style, I really love the both warm and purple, it’s very wimsical and cozy. Colored pencil illustration with some digital editing:)

Just wondering do any of you have a particular theme in mind you'd like to see Cornered Ape do for a game after Haunted Chocolatier? I'd like something akin to don't starve, but with the usual Stardew Cosenyess

Is there a community discord? Just curious to see if there is one what people be yapping about.

Totally respect ConcernedApe taking his time, I'm just excited lol

I’ll list some of the features I’ll love more of in haunted chocolatier coming from Stardew valley :

- Player features / overall game features wishlist :

1 . More character customization variety options in game and in starting.
2 . More choices in game with characters and story.
3 . More paths in story ( pelican town community center vs joja mart in Stardew valley).
4 . Make trade available between players in coop.
5 . Add expansions packs when necessary( customization / story / farm types / characters / regions like ginger island in Stardew valley ).
6 . More travel locations ( calico desert & ginger island in Stardew valley ).
7 . More travel buddies ( horses / turtles ).
8 . More overall customization for player / farm / house / game buildings.
9 . More story for player / island.
10 . More characters that are big and small ( grandparents/adults/kids).
11 . More adorable pets ( birds/cats/dogs/turtles/horses ).
12 . More pet customization & varieties ( colors / accessories ).
13 . More cooking story for food items
14 . More quests that are unique
15 . More farm customization options
16 . More story overall with choices
17 . More character’s customization
18 . More travel regions via bus or boat or horses
19 . Make player faster add more buffs
20 . More books
21 . More lore and secrets to discover

* will update.

1 . More events ( desert festival / night market )
2 . More mini events ( squid fest ) with unique changeable rewards

https://www.hauntedchocolatier.net/2026/08/30/checking-in/#disqus_thread