There could be a perfect opportunity to connect Haunted Chocolatier with Stardew Valley in the form of two NPCs from the latter title. From early information, it’s already clear that Haunted Chocolatier will differ from its predecessor in many ways. However, by no means does it have to be completely separate from Stardew Valley, particularly if the two games end up sharing the same universe. There are a few ways that Haunted Chocolatier could establish a clear connection between the two. One of the best possibilities could involve a couple of underused NPCs that players previously met in Pelican Town.
While the connections between Haunted Chocolatier and Stardew Valley have not been established yet, if they exist at all, the games do at least have a fair amount of similarities. In addition to both being creations by ConcernedApe, each game looks to have a balance of work, social interaction, and adventure. Granted, the two games still have plenty of things separating them (ConcernedApe admitted as much during an interview), but even so, there will likely be a lot of transferable skills between the two games. Avid players of Stardew Valley will likely end up having little difficulty learning the basics of Haunted Chocolatier at release.
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Vincent and Jas Could Be Two Unlikely Candidates to Join Haunted Chocolatier’s New Town
Haunted Chocolatier’s Cast Has to Live Up to Stardew Valley’s
It’s hard to overstate the importance of Haunted Chocolatier‘s NPCs. One of the main things that made Stardew Valley such a beloved game is its interesting and likable cast of characters. The initial trailer showed a few characters who seem like they will be intriguing in their own right. At the same time, one potential way to spur some extra interest would be for an NPC from Stardew Valley to show up. There are several characters who could have a reason to show up. However, two characters offer a unique opportunity to bridge a path between the two games on the timeline.
Vincent and Jas Could Greatly Expand Their Roles in Haunted Chocolatier
Vincent and Jas have a surprisingly good argument to join Haunted Chocolatier‘s new setting. In Stardew Valley, they were two of the least consequential NPCs in the game. They had little interaction with the farmer, only having one heart event that both of them shared, and it revealed little about either of their personalities. This could be justified by them being kids at the time that Stardew Valley takes place. If their older selves appeared in Haunted Chocolatier, they could have a chance to be more interesting than in their first appearances. They may even be able to add something unique to Haunted Chocolatier‘s cast.
Stardew Valley had a third child character in Leo, but he had a much more realized character arc.
Haunted Chocolatier Could Confirm a TImeskip With Vincent and Jas
Adding Vincent and Jas would not only confirm that Haunted Chocolatier and Stardew Valley share a world, but them being older would also confirm a timeskip. This would have the advantage of letting characters see what happened to Vincent and Jas when they got older. However, since this would likely call for a timeskip of at least ten years, it would likely restrict what other Stardew Valley characters would appear. At the same time, Vincent and Jas may be the best options, because their minor role in Stardew Valley would mean that their stories likely wouldn’t contradict any player relationships from that game.
While they weren’t Stardew Valley‘s most dynamic characters, it might be good to see Vincent and Jas in Haunted Chocolatier. Regardless of any changes that Haunted Chocolatier makes, a few familiar faces would be a welcome sight. A return appearance from those two could provide some notable character development, while also providing a hint of nostalgia. The game’s cast is going to need to reach the high bar that Stardew Valley set. Vincent and Jas could provide an unlikely assist to help Haunted Chocolatier live up to expectations.
Haunted Chocolatier
Haunted Chocolatier is an upcoming adventure game from Stardew Valley creator ConcernedApe (Eric Barone). The game is currently set to feature a lush explorable world, chocolate making and cooking, a spooky theme, and more. There is currently no release date or time period for the game.
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Microsoft Windows
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2025-00-00
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MonoGame
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