Stardew Valley Creator Shares Update on Haunted Chocolatier Progress

Eric Barone confirms significant work has been done on Haunted Chocolatier but acknowledges it is still far from completion.

Eric Barone, also known as ConcernedApe, has resumed work on Haunted Chocolatier after focusing on Stardew Valley's 1.6 update.
A 'vertical slice' of Haunted Chocolatier has been developed, representing a foundational version of the game with most core elements in place.
Barone emphasizes that Haunted Chocolatier will not be released until it is fully complete and meets his high standards, with no early access, crowdfunding, or preorders planned.
The developer acknowledges the challenges of balancing new projects with ongoing commitments to Stardew Valley, which has sold over 30 million copies.
Barone reassures fans that the game is still in development and that updates will be shared only when substantial progress has been made.