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First release: Jul 30, 2026
Developer: Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.
Publisher: NIS America, Inc.
Genres: Adventure, Simulator · Horror
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5

Enjoy quiet, countryside living in a Japanese village in this brand new farming sim! Just make sure you follow the rules—or else!

Also known as Honogurashi no Niwa

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Release dates

PC (Microsoft Windows): Jul 30, 2026
Nintendo Switch: Jul 30, 2026
Nintendo Switch 2: Jul 30, 2026

All 8 release dates

Nintendo Switch 2: Jul 30, 2026
PlayStation 5: Jul 30, 2026
PC (Microsoft Windows): Oct 27, 2026
Nintendo Switch: Oct 27, 2026
Nintendo Switch 2: Oct 27, 2026
PlayStation 5: Oct 27, 2026

Age ratings

Game modes

Single player

Perspective

Bird view / Isometric

Where to buy

Nintendo

External links

SteamOfficial site

How it plays Media Community Behind the game

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Languages

Englishinterface, subtitles
Español (España)interface, subtitles

IGDB · recorded 1 Nov 2026

Also in 5 other languages

Language data: IGDB · recorded 1 Nov 2026