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ConcernedApe Confirms Haunted Chocolatier Still In Development Despite No Funding

6/27/2026

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Barone Perfects Game

Developer Eric Barone (ConcernedApe) confirmed on 26 June 2026 that he is still working on Haunted Chocolatier.
He said the slow pace stems from obsessively perfecting every player-facing element, especially the chocolate recipe-book UI.
Barone likened early screenshots to half-baked bread and will wait for a finished product before release.
He has expanded his team, split time with Stardew Valley 1.7 updates, and faces no funding, pre-orders, or confirmed release window.

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Barone Rejects Screenshots

Ana Diaz’s May 2026 interview with Eric Barone (ConcernedApe) for issue 378 provides insight, while the outlet notes Stardew Valley is 40 % off in the Steam Summer sale.
Barone repeatedly says he will not share screenshots or system details, likening early reveals to serving “half-baked bread.”
Haunted Chocolatier appears in the outlet’s “Most Anticipated Games of 2026 (And Beyond)” list and has posted only a few blog updates, the latest in late January and June.

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Barone Perfects Game

Developer Eric Barone (ConcernedApe) confirmed on 26 June 2026 that he is still working on Haunted Chocolatier.
He said the slow pace stems from obsessively perfecting every player-facing element, especially the chocolate recipe-book UI.
Barone likened early screenshots to half-baked bread and will wait for a finished product before release.
He has expanded his team, split time with Stardew Valley 1.7 updates, and faces no funding, pre-orders, or confirmed release window.

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