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'Haunted Chocolatier' Will Take Slower Development Route, Says 'Stardew Valley' Creator

ConcernedApe shares a new "Haunted Chocolatier" update, revealing recent additions and explaining why the game still needs more development.

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'Stardew Valley' Mod Allows Players to Enjoy The Game in 3D, VR, and Classic 2D

This new Stardew Valley mod is letting players enjoy the game in an entirely different format, including 3D and VR.

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How do Indie Games make money?

A success story in indie development has a lot of steps.

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Stardew Valley comes to Magic: The Gathering and fans aren't taking some of the new artwork well

"Look how they massacred my boy."

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'Stardew Valley' Was Nearly Canceled After Eric Barone's Hard Drive Failure Almost Erased the Game

Did you know that "Stardew Valley" nearly disappeared after a hard drive failure? However, Eric Barone managed to save the popular indie game.

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'I'm in this whole new world': Here's what Eric Barone had to say about the life-changing Stardew Valley 10 years ago this month

Looking back at Stardew Valley's four-year journey to overnight acclaim.

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'Stardew Valley' Sanrio Mod Adds Cottoncloud Town While Fans Await 'Haunted Chocolatier'

"Stardew Valley's" Cottoncloud Town mod brings Sanrio characters, new NPCs, recipes, and more as fans continue waiting for "Haunted Chocolatier."

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All about Sandy: Stardew Valley gift guide, schedule, and events

Here's how to befriend the upcoming marriage candidate.

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Stardew Valley at 10: How a decade in the countryside has helped long-distance relationships thrive

Feature | After sitting down with three gamer couples, I'm convinced Stardew Valley is the ultimate matchmaker

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It's been 10 years since the release of Stardew Valley, and these are the 10 best updates the game has released in that time

From new neighbours to uncharted isles, there's a lot to sink your teeth into.

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6 single player games to play this Valentine’s Day (to take your mind off it)

Being alone doesn't mean you can't have fun this Feb. 14!

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Everything we know about Haunted Chocolatier: Gameplay, setting, and release date

ConcernedApe's sequel to Stardew Valley will feature chocolates, ghosts, combat, and even more adventure.

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Stardew Valley creator ConcernedApe donates $125,000 to open-source C# framework his hit farming sim uses, with "an ongoing monthly commitment" to boot

Eric Barone is keeping dev tools open and easier to access

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'Stardew Valley' Update 1.7, Nintendo Switch 2 Port Confirmed by Creator ConcernedApe

ConcernedApe finally addresses new information regarding Stardew Valley, including update 1.7 and the Switch 2 port.

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Stardew Valley creator Eric Barone voices somebody in Hollow Knight: Silksong, but he won't say who "so as not to spoil any surprises for anyone"

ConcernedApe has a new gig

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Is Stardew Valley’s highly anticipated sister title, Haunted Chocolatier, delayed? ConcernedApe says ‘maybe a little’

Maybe not at all, but only time will tell.

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ConcernedApe: 'Stardew Valley' 1.7 Update Is Coming, Will Not Hinder 'Haunted Chocolatier' Development

ConcernedApe announced Stardew Valley's 1.7 update, with the development not being a hindrance to the work being done for Haunted Chocolatier.

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ConcernedApe announces Stardew Valley 1.7 and fans immediately fill the void with hype and speculation

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ConcernedApe Shares New 'Haunted Chocolatier' Screenshot: Is the Game Close to Releasing?

Stardew Valley's ConcernedApe has shared a new screenshot for Haunted Chocolatier, featuring a brand-new look for the game.

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Infinity Nikki devs call their crossover with Stardew Valley "a free love letter" to the farming sim following ConcernedApe's statement that he does such collabs as "a fan," not for money

It's their "way of saying thanks"

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The best Steam Deck games worth playing in 2026

From Baldur's Gate 3 to Stardew Valley, these are the 15 best Steam Deck games to play in 2026

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'Stardew Valley' Smashes Record Player Count Again Thanks to Steam Summer Sale 2025

ConcernedApe's Stardew Valley sees another spike in its player count amidst this year's Steam Summer Sale.

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Saving Hytale isn't something Stardew Valley's ConcernedApe is "thinking about too much" thanks to Haunted Chocolatier, but "If something were presented to me, I would be open to entertaining the idea"

Eric Barone isn't saving Hytale, but he's not ruling it out either

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Stardew Valley creator Eric Barone receives the highest honor possible: Big ConcernedApe, a gigantic in-game portrait one fan made with 20 hours of painstakingly arranged items

"I'm good with numbers so that wasn't hard, the tough part was figuring out what to use," the artist says

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'Haunted Chocolatier' May Be Releasing Later Than Expected, Says Concerned Ape—How Long Is the Wait?

ConcernedApe's latest interview shines light on the Haunted Chocolatier's release date, and it is later than expected.

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