Overview
- Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone confirms he began a Stardew Valley sequel before shifting development to Haunted Chocolatier.
- He says he still wants to make a sequel someday to explore a new cast and setting, though fan attachment to Pelican Town gives him pause.
- Barone emphasizes that Haunted Chocolatier remains an active project and will not be abandoned.
- Stardew Valley update 1.7 will add a new farm type, expanded social and character content, improvements to children, and two new marriage candidates to be revealed on Feb. 26.
- Barone notes the game's roughly 50 million sales shape his decision to keep expanding the original rather than rushing a follow-up.