Colorful sandbox with elements of a farming simulator from the creators of Stardew Valley. Instead of a farm, this time players develop a confectionery shop... Read more
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Haunted Chocolatier News
The latest news and rumors about Haunted Chocolatier for 2026: release date, trailers, announcements, leaks and system requirements. We follow the game every day on VGTimes.
Haunted Chocolatier Faces Delay as Stardew Valley Creator Pursues Perfection
Stardew Valley creator Eric Barone is delaying the release of his next project, Haunted Chocolatier, as he works to perfect every aspect of the game. Barone has made it clear that he will not rush development or reveal extensive details until he is completely satisfied with the final product.
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June 26, 2026
Stardew Valley Fan Slept for 1,000 Years Waiting for Haunted Chocolatier (Still Didn’t Get It) — Woke Up to Giant Mushrooms and Angry Chickens
A Reddit user known as Holozard decided to pass the time waiting for Eric Barone’s next game in a rather extreme way — by sleeping for 1,000 in-game years in Stardew Valley. The farm was named Sleepwell Farm, and the character appropriately called Sleepy. From Spring of Year 1 to Spring of Year 1000, the farmer did absolutely nothing but sleep.
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February 17, 2026
Stardew Valley Creator Shares Update on Haunted Chocolatier’s Development
As the 10th anniversary of Stardew Valley approaches, its creator Eric Barone has opened up about his next project — Haunted Chocolatier, which remains shrouded in mystery.
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February 3, 2026
'Witchbrook' — Another "Contender for the Throne" of 'Stardew Valley' Will Be Released in 2026
Chucklefish confirmed that Witchbrook, the most discussed cozy game of recent years, has been postponed to 2026. The project has long been called the "magical heir to Stardew Valley," and interest in it will only grow in 2026 against the backdrop of Stardew creator Eric Barone switching to Haunted Chocolatier and slowing down the pace of updates.
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December 1, 2025