Highlights

  • ConcernedApe plans to fix Stardew Valley 1.6 bugs and bring the update to consoles and mobile.
  • Development for Haunted Chocolatier will resume after Update 1.6.
  • Many fans are excited to learn more about Haunted Chocolatier.

Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone has revealed his plans for after Stardew Valley Update 1.6 launches later this month. Stardew Valley fans have been anxiously awaiting the arrival of Update 1.6, which promises to introduce substantial new content to the beloved life sim.

While fans will have to play the post-update game for themselves to see everything new in Stardew Valley after Update 1.6, ConcernedApe has teased fans with some of the new content they can look forward to once the patch launches. This includes new festivals, more endgame content, new items, new dialogue, winter outfits for villagers, new rewards, a new farm type, "many small additions and adjustments," and even 8-player multiplayer support for those playing on PC. With Stardew Valley Update 1.6 releasing March 19 for PC players, some may be wondering what's next for the game.

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Speaking to Polygon, ConcernedApe has revealed what his plans are for after Stardew Valley Update 1.6 launches. ConcernedApe's first concern will be to fix bugs brought on by the update, and then he will release the update for console and mobile platforms before turning his attention back to Haunted Chocolatier. Haunted Chocolatier is ConcernedApe's next game, and many fans are excited to learn more about it.

What Are ConcernedApe's Plans for After Stardew Valley Update 1.6

  • Fix bugs
  • Release the update on console and mobile platforms
  • Resume development on Haunted Chocolatier

Haunted Chocolatier was announced years ago, but fans still don't know when exactly they will get to play it. Stardew Valley Update 1.6 development has taken ConcernedApe away from his work on Haunted Chocolatier, but development on the new game should resume in earnest once Update 1.6 is available to the masses. Hopefully that means fans of ConcernedApe's work will get more frequent updates on Haunted Chocolatier's progress and learn more about what exactly the new game is bringing to the table.

Much of Haunted Chocolatier remains shrouded in mystery, but fans do know some details. The basic premise sees players run their own chocolate store, which is quite a departure from Stardew Valley's farm sim elements. However, Haunted Chocolatier still has a lot in common with ConcernedApe's previous game, utilizing a similar art style, placing a focus on relationships with NPCs, and sprinkling in combat ala Stardew Valley's mines.

Every Haunted Chocolatier image and teaser released so far has built up excitement for the game, and it will be interesting to see if it is able to live up to the ridiculously high bar set by Stardew Valley. While ConcernedApe fans wait for more information on Haunted Chocolatier, they can look forward to revisiting Stardew Valley and checking out all the new content being added with Update 1.6.