Stardew Valley's update is proceeding ahead, bucking the earlier announced plans
In an unexpected turn of events, Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone, the creative mind behind the popular farming simulation game Stardew Valley, announced a new update for the game during the Stardew Valley Symphony of Seasons concert in Seattle.
Since its release in 2016, Stardew Valley has sold over 41 million copies worldwide, with over 26 million on PC and nearly 8 million on the Nintendo Switch. This success has forged an active and enthusiastic fan base that constantly participates in every new development of the game.
The announcement of the new update has generated excitement among both attendees and the global fan community. However, it has also raised questions about possible delays in the release of Barone's next project, Haunted Chocolatier.
Haunted Chocolatier is a separate project from Stardew Valley, a simulator with RPG and action elements, set in an enchanted castle where players can gather ingredients, produce artisanal chocolates, and interact with peculiar inhabitants and ghosts. The development of this project has been influenced by the sustained success and demands of the Stardew Valley community.
Despite the new update, Barone's primary focus remains on Haunted Chocolatier. He has not clarified how he will manage the simultaneous progress of Stardew Valley and Haunted Chocolatier. As for the new Stardew Valley update, no details about its content or release date have been provided yet.
The development of Haunted Chocolatier continues, but specific further developments or changes to the project after this announcement have not been detailed in the available sources as of August 2025. No set release date has been announced for Haunted Chocolatier.
The global fan base of Stardew Valley eagerly awaits both the new update and the release of Haunted Chocolatier. The diverse distribution of the game across platforms has ensured a continuous engagement with the game and its community, making it one of the most beloved indie games of recent years.
