With ConcernedApe hard at work developingHaunted Chocolatier, players have continued to exploreStardew Valleyin the meantime. The indie developer recently released update 1.6.15, a continuation of the 1.6 update that has expandedStardew Valleyimmensely. Though this update primarily featured quality-of-life changes, previous updates inStardew Valleyhave included one feature thatHaunted Chocolatierwill likely implement as well.
IfHaunted Chocolatierfeatures the samewhimsy asStardew Valley, the game’s various Easter eggs and hidden mechanics should be one such feature thatHaunted Chocolatierborrows. Not only are Easter eggs a fan-favorite feature, but they also add depth and world-building to games.
Iconic Stardew Valley Easter Eggs
Stardew Valleyis notorious for its multitude of Easter eggs. The hidden gems and mechanics inStardew Valleyare so numerous that fans are still finding new secrets eight years after the game’s release. With ConcernedApe adding new Easter eggs inStardew Valleyupdates, the number of Easter eggs in the game increases all the time, making the search even more exciting for players.
Easter eggs inStardew Valleyrange from the small and cute to the complex and game-changing. Smaller Easter eggs in the game include hidden messages in the game’s title screen. Clicking theletter “E” on theStardew Valleytitlescreen ten times will reveal an alien opening a door behind the letter. The stereotypically designed extra-terrestrial waves at players for two seconds before fading away.
Hidden Game Mechanics
Bigger Easter eggs in the game include full-on mini-games that players must dissect and unlock. For example, after finding and donatingall four Dwarf Scrollsto the Museum, players receive the Dwarvish Translation Guide. In the Graveyard, a previously unreadable tombstone becomes uncovered, revealing a guide to finding the Galaxy Sword.
The Locked Boxes Easter egg is similar to this Galaxy Sword hidden feature. Players can decode the Museum’s Lost Book by looking at the book’s first letters to reveal a sequence of items and locations, including “SUPER CUCUMBER TOWN”, “DUCK MAYO SALOON”, and “STRANGE BUN TOY BOX.” Players earn a secret statue after placing these items into the respective locked boxes at their corresponding locations.
One of the most recent Easter eggs inStardew Valleyunlocks a whole new form of gameplay for mobile players. Aspart ofStardew Valley’s update 1.6.9, ConcernedApe has finally added a mobile multiplayer mode. In order to access this mode, mobile players must input the iconic Konami code using the leaves onStardew Valley’s title screen. Upon completing the code, players should hit the “?” button. After exiting the “?” menu, a co-op button will appear on the title screen where players can either “Host” or “Join” a game.
Haunted Chocolatier Needs to Continue Easter Eggs
These are just a few hidden game mechanics and Easter eggs that show ConcernedApe’s attention to detail when it comes to their titles. Undoubtedly these features should continue inHaunted Chocolatier.
It would be unsurprising forStardew Valleyplayers to test outHaunted Chocolatierfor themselves upon release. The premise of running a confectionery store while interacting with town locals and ghosts, even pursuing romantic relationships, is similar enough toStardew Valleyto draw in the game’s playerbase while featuring a distinct enough switch to distinguish the two games.
With Easter eggs remaining such an iconic part ofStardew Valley, players are likely to expect a few Easter eggs and hidden game mechanics to make their way intoHaunted Chocolatieras well. Additionally, because both games are by ConcernedApe,Stardew ValleyandHaunted Chocolatierhave an opportunity to reference each other. It’s clear that Easter eggs are essential toHaunted Chocolatierand could bring in even more players to its future base.
Haunted Chocolatier
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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.
