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After months of minimal updates, Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone, creator of Stardew Valley, has officially addressed community concerns surrounding Haunted Chocolatier, confirming that the game is alive, actively progressing, and not abandoned. The statement was shared through a recent blog post and echoed by multiple gaming news outlets.

According to Barone, the slow development pace is due to the game being built entirely from scratch, with no shared systems or framework from Stardew Valley. Haunted Chocolatier is a fully independent project in terms of engine, gameplay design, and overall vision, which naturally requires more time to develop. He also emphasized that the absence of a release date is intentional, as he does not want to rush the project simply to meet expectations.

Community concerns largely stemmed from the fact that Haunted Chocolatier was announced back in 2021, followed by a long period of silence, while Stardew Valley continued to receive updates. This led to speculation that the new project had been sidelined. Barone clarified that he is still committed to finishing Haunted Chocolatier properly, even if progress appears slow due to his largely solo development approach.

While no new visuals or launch window were revealed, this confirmation has reassured fans. For those who loved Stardew Valley, Haunted Chocolatier remains a project worth waiting for—focused on quality, not deadlines.

References:
– Eric Barone’s official blog
– Game Burst