Stardew Valley fans are in store for some bad news after a highly anticipated RPG has suffered a cruel blow, but thankfully, itโs not all doom and gloom.
Without question, Stardew Valley is one of the most popular cosy farm sim games there ever was. It’s also a perfect example of the term โindie darlingโ, delighting fans with its charming ways ever since it was first released in 2016 by the then one-person studio, ConcernedApe, aka Eric Barone.
Now, fans are eagerly waiting for the arrival of its spiritual successor, another cosy game from ConcernedApe, that being Haunted Chocolatier. However, despite Haunted Chocolatier being announced in October 2021, it still doesn’t have a release date, but Iโm sure it will be well worth the wait.
Stardew Valley fans were hoping to play the promising sim-life game, Witchbrook would help pass the time while we wait for the arrival of the elusive Haunted Chocolatier.
Developed by Chucklefish and Robotality, Witchbrook was intended to be released later this year, but that is no longer the case.
โHey, everyone. We have an important update to share about Witchbrook,โ reads an update from the developers.
โOriginally, we had planned to launch in winter 2025, but despite great development progress this year, weโve made the difficult decision to shift the release into next year.
โWitchbrook is a big project โ and itโs taking shape exactly as we hoped; full of charm, depth and detail! In our first blog, we shared our goal to create a living, breathing world for you to explore, and as we bring all those elements together, weโre taking the time needed to ensure the world feels rich, immersive, and alive.โ
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Enrol this Winter on PC, Switch & Xbox. Make friends, find love, & discover a world filled with magic ๐
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โ โจWitchbrook โง Wishlist now! (@Witchbrook) March 27, 2025
While itโs never not disappointing when a game weโre looking forward to gets delayed, at least this is for the right reasons. After all, Iโm sure we want any game to be the best that it can be.
During the extra development time, new features will be added to Witchbrook, such as additional language support, porting it to platforms other than PC and more.
At the time of writing, Witchbrook is now intended to be released at some point next year. In the meantime, the developers have promised further updates in the coming months.
You can also wishlist Witchbrook on Steam to be notified of any updates, such as when itโs ready to launch. Like Haunted Chocolatier, Iโm sure the wait for Witchbrook will be well worth it.
Weโll keep you posted when its release date eventually drops.
It’s always tough to hear about delays, especially for a game as beloved as Stardew Valley. Fans have been eagerly waiting, and it’s understandable to feel disappointed. Here’s hoping for some good news soon!
I completely agree; delays can be really disappointing. It’s interesting to see how the community rallies together during these times, often sharing their favorite moments or tips from the game to keep the excitement alive. Hopefully, the extra time will lead to an even better experience!
I understand your frustration; delays can be tough for dedicated fans. Itโs fascinating how the Stardew Valley community often comes together during these times, sharing tips and strategies to keep the excitement alive while waiting for updates!
I totally get that! Delays can really dampen the excitement. It’s interesting to see how passionate the community is about Stardew Valley, thoughโit really shows how much we all care about the game’s future updates and improvements.
I completely agree! Itโs amazing how much dedication the community has for Stardew Valley. The delay might be disappointing now, but it often leads to a more polished and enjoyable experience in the end.