ConcernedApe Re-release the new image of the Haunted Chocolatier game.

One picture, but it has already exceeded 5 million visitors.

After years of silence, Eric Barone, also known as ConcernedApe, the creator of Stardew Valley, recently released a new screenshot of his next game, Haunted Chocolatier, which immediately thrilled fans around the world, surpassing 5 million views in no time.

Haunted Chocolatier confirms it’s still developing, but it’s not close to its release date.

The latest image that Barone posted on social media. It shows a character standing by the river, in the midst of a surrounding forest area. A large tree house that has been converted into a residential area. Standing out in the middle of the scene, along with the Haunted Chocolatier logo, clearly confirming that this is the new project that fans have been waiting for.

This is the biggest update since the game’s initial release, as fans have only seen a few images from the official website before. The visual style still has a Stardew Valley vibe, but with clearer resolution and customization. It shows the development of Barone’s art.

However, seeing this new image doesn’t mean that the game is imminent anytime soon, as Barone has reiterated several times that Haunted Chocolatier still has a lot of development time to go and could take years. Some media estimates that it may take up to 10 years. The game may only be released before 2030.

It’s been more than five years since Barone confirmed that the game has been developed, and he has always reiterated that the project requires thoroughness to get the best results. Stardew Valley fans may have to wait a long time to experience the new game for themselves.

The new screenshot from Haunted Chocolatier is like confirmation that the project is still evolving. Although the release date has not yet been announced, it is enough to rekindle the excitement of fans.