As Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone's next new game, anticipation has been building year-on-year for Haunted Chocolatier since it was announced in 2021, meaning expectations could get even higher in 2025. With Barone's first game, Stardew Valley, joining the ranks of legendary indie hits like Hollow Knight and Undertale, it was no surprise that the developer's next game getting announced would capture the gaming community's attention. Yet with only one trailer and a handful of official details revealed via Barone's blog or social media, fans are left waiting to learn something more substantial about Haunted Chocolatier.