If Haunted Chocolatier isn't going to have the same multiplayer that Stardew Valley did, then extra care will need to be paid to its NPCs. Of course, the cast of the game will be important for helping Haunted Chocolatier establish itself as an engaging title. In the situation that the game finds itself, they will be even more important than the townsfolk of Stardew Valley ended up being. Enough has already been shown that Haunted Chocolatier's experience will be different from its predecessor. Its cast will play an important role in making sure that it's a good one.