Stardew Valley anticipates his sequel after the launch of Haunted Chocolatier

Although the creator of the game is focused on a new project, it does not rule out a very requested sequel

After the successful launch of update 1.6, the creator of Stardew Valley He has not revealed concrete plans for future important expansions of the game. Like other titles such as Baldur’s Gate 3, it seems that the iconic farm simulator is entering a maintenance stage with minor patches and error corrections, while Ed Barone directs his attention to new projects.

One of those projects is Haunted Chocolatier, the next game of the developer. Although many see it as a “spiritual successor” of Stardew Valley for sharing a similar artistic style, Barone has clarified that it is a completely new universe. However, during a recent appearance at the Tigerbelly podcast, Barone dropped a revelation that lit the hope of his followers: “Could eventually make a Stardew Valley 2, to be honest”.

The interview with Tigerbelly has generated, although the main approach was to reiterate that all Stardenw Valley updates will remain free, The possibility of a sequel caught all the attention. Many followers yearn for a more direct continuation of the universe and the original story, something that chocolatier will not seem to offer.

Stardew Valley’s story

Since its original launch, Stardew Valley has received constant improvements and expansions that have enriched their world and mechanics. However, Barone has pointed out that now his main approach is Haunted Chocolatier, which promises to keep the DNA of the simulator. However, the new title is not set in the same universe, as confirmed by the developer himself.

The commercial success of Stardew Valley is still strong, with stable sales and an active community. Derived products such as the board game, the kitchen book and abundant merchandising keep interest alive, as well as different discoveries. Despite this, Barone considers that The central history is already closedand current updates simply add new playable features.

Finally, although Barone does not rule out launching new updates for Stardew Valley if interesting ideas arise, he also recognizes that A possible Stardew Valley 2 could be a viable way to advance. However, this will not happen in the short term, especially while Haunted Chocolatier remains in development without a defined launch date.