NIS America will release Nippon Ichi Software-developed rural life simulation game Village in the Shade, known as Hono Gurashi no Niwa in Japan, for PlayStation 5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC via Steam this fall in the west, the publisher announced.
In Japan, Village in the Shade is due out for all platforms on July 30.
Pre-orders for the limited edition are available now via NIS America Online Store for $89.99. It includes a copy of the game (game-key card on Switch 2), collector’s box, an art book, the DigiPak original soundtrack, a peg-type acrylic stand, set of five enamel pins, and sticker sheet.
Here is an overview of the game, via NIS America:
About
Welcome to Kagatsu, a Japanese mountain village with plenty of secrets. In this brand-new, hand-painted farming sim, you’ll plant crops, customize your homestead, and befriend a cast of intriguing characters.
Relax by the brook, watch the cherry blossoms with your neighbors, or take a stroll through town. With so many ways to relax, you’re sure to feel right at home.
Just make sure to follow a few simple rules: don’t talk to strangers, don’t leave the village, and, whatever you do, don’t go out at night.
Key Features
- Unsettle Down – Make your new home feel like home! Buy furniture in town to decorate your house, then craft fences and other items with the resources you’ve gathered around your farm.
- Festivals and Fun – Experience traditional Japanese festivals and activities, like the summer festival and cherry-blossom viewing. Get closer to your neighbors as you enjoy laid-back living.
- Secrets Aren’t Meant to be Shared – Discover the truth about Kagatsu at your own risk, or follow the rules and keep from seeing a part of the village you don’t want to.
Watch the announcement trailer below. Visit the official website here.