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Stardew Valley creator's new game, Haunted Chocolatier, is "more of an action RPG" than farming sim

Stardew Valley creator Eric Barone, has given a new interview - and finally revealed a little more information about his upcoming title, Haunted Chocolatier. In a wide-ranging interview with GQ , which tackles topics ranging from creative burnout to the importance of 'cosy gaming', Barone also slips in some new…

Stardew Valley creator's new game, Haunted Chocolatier, is "more of an action RPG" than farming sim
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Stardew Valley creator Eric Barone, has given a new interview - and finally revealed a little more information about his upcoming title, Haunted Chocolatier. In a wide-ranging interview with GQ , which tackles topics ranging from creative burnout to the importance of 'cosy gaming', Barone also slips in some new…

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10/12/2026 06:12
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What’s come out about Stardew Valley so far, newest first.

  1. 11 Replay Ideas to Make Stardew Valley Feel New AgainPolygon
  2. Nivalis Nights dares to ask what if Cyberpunk 2077 met Dave the Diver and Stardew Valley? And for now at least I'm loving the answerEurogamer
  3. There are 39* Stardew Valley-shaped farm sims that are still planning to launch in 2026 and I have 234 hours** of gaming time remaining.PC Gamer · Release

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