Nippon Ichi Software announces rural life simulation game Hono Gurashi no Niwa for PS5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC
Due out on July 30, 2026 in Japan.
Nippon Ichi Software has announced Hono Gurashi no Niwa, a rural life simulation game from Yomawari game designer Yu Mizokami. It will launch for PlayStation 5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC via Steam on July 30, 2026 in Japan. The PlayStation 5, Switch 2, and PC versions will cost 8,200 yen (9,020 yen with tax), while the Switch version will cost 7,200 yen (7,920 yen with tax)
Here is an overview of the game, via Nippon Ichi Software:
About
From the development team behind the Yomawari series, Hono Gurashi no Niwa is a life simulation game set in a nostalgic rural village.
Farm and take care of livestock, enjoy activities like fishing and hunting, and deepen your relationships with the other villagers…
Your nostalgic and heartwarming rural life begins.
Key Features
Kagatsu Village – Your new live begins in a small village that changes with the seasons.
Work for the Village – Plow the fields, tend to the animals, and catch fish as a hardworking member of the village.
Build Your Ideal Home – You are given an isolated house with a garden. Furnish your home with handmade furniture.
And here are some additional details:
■ Specifications
Title:Hono Gurashi no Niwa
Genre: Life simulation
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Switch 2, Switch, PC (Steam)
Release Date: July 30, 2026
Players: One
Price:
PlayStation 5, Switch 2, PC (Steam) – 8,200 yen (9,020 yen with tax)
The young protagonist was wandering around the mountains when they were rescued by nearby villagers. With nowhere to go, the villagers made a proposal to the protagonist.
“Would you like to work for the village? If you promise to work for the village, we’ll allow you to live here.”
While doing work like growing vegetables and tending to livestock, you can make furniture, go fishing, and more…
Your relaxing and peaceful rural life begins.
—The player character, the protagonist, can be customized to your liking with hairstyles, clothes, and accessories.
■ A Wasteland Without Running Water or Gas. A Rewarding Slow Life.
The protagonist is given an old hut on the outskirts of the village, with a neglected garden overrun with weeds.
Start by tilling the garden and cultivating the field.
■ Farming
Sow seeds, water them, and grow crops. Harvested crops can be shipped and sold to make a living.
—Over 80 types of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and more can be grown in your fields.
■ Livestock
Raise animals like chickens, cows, and horses. Once you have collected milk and eggs, try crafting processed goods like cheese.
■ Fishing and Hunting
The village is surrounded by magnificent nature. Forage for wild vegetables, go hunting, or fish in the river. A life in harmony with nature awaits you.
—Caught fish can be cooked or even bred through aquaculture.
Gather materials and handcraft tools like processing machines to expand the range of what you can do. Create furniture and decorations to design your home and garden just the way you like. Turn your drafty little hut into your ideal home.
—With a processing machine, you can even turn your chickens’ eggs into mayonnaise.
—There are over 1,500 placeable items. Coordinate your home and garden to match your style.
—Ask the village carpenter, and even a rundown hut can be transformed into a beautiful home.
■ Nostalgic Japanese Scenery in the Quiet Mountains
Kagatsu Village is a small, quiet village nestled deep in the mountains somewhere in Japan. Your new life begins in this nostalgic countryside.
—The scenery in Kagatsu Village changes with the seasons. Enjoy seasonal events like summer festivals and more.
—You can buy crop seeds from the general store run by the villagers.
■ The People of Kagatsu Village
Kagatsu Village is home to people of all ages and backgrounds. Some may be distant at first, but as you participate in festivals, help out, and give gifts, your relationships will gradually deepen.
—By joining in on local festivals, you’ll be accepted as a member of the village.
–Every villager has their own job and life.
—As your relationships deepen, you will be asked for advice, invited into homes, and experience a variety of events.
