Stardew Valley creator says The Haunted Chocolatier is 'more of an action RPG'

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Stardew Valley creator Eric Barone says his new game The Haunted Chocolatier is "more of an action RPG." He described the title as still a "town game" but with a main focus on adventuring, finding equipment, getting more powerful, and including monsters and boss fights. Barone said the game is intended for "the people in Stardew Valley that go into the mines." He also posted an update at the end of August 2026 saying the project is still making progress and there is no release window yet.

• What happened: Eric Barone described The Haunted Chocolatier as a town game that is "more of an action RPG," emphasising adventuring, finding equipment, getting more powerful, and the presence of monsters and boss fights (reported by Nintendo Life).
• Why it matters: Barone framed the game's focus as aimed at "the people in Stardew Valley that go into the mines," signalling it targets players who prefer the more combat/adventure elements of his previous title (reported by Nintendo Life).
• Context: At the end of August 2026 Barone posted an update on the Haunted Chocolatier website saying the game is "still making progress," and Nintendo Life reported there is currently no release window.
• What next: No release window has been announced; Barone has said the project is ongoing and that he is not stressing too much about how long it is taking (reported by Nintendo Life).