Eric Barone: Haunted Chocolatier is more action RPG than town sim

Stardew Valley creator Eric Barone told GQ that Haunted Chocolatier remains "a town game" but leans more into action RPG territory, focusing on adventuring, equipment and growing stronger. It features monsters and boss fights, aimed at players who head into the mines in Stardew Valley.

• Barone calls Haunted Chocolatier "a town game" with an action RPG focus
• The game will include monsters, boss fights and gear-based progression
• Target audience: Stardew Valley players who go into the mines
• Barone admits pressure of following up Stardew Valley's success