The Wandering Village Launches July 17 on Consoles and PC
/The Wandering Village officially launches July 17 on consoles and PC after leaving Early Access. Here's what’s new and what to expect.
Read MoreThe Wandering Village officially launches July 17 on consoles and PC after leaving Early Access. Here's what’s new and what to expect.
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Fans of the Harvest Moon series can look forward to Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley & Skytree Village, two games making its way to the Nintendo Switch in June 2025. Natsume has shared the first screenshots, showcasing its enhanced visuals, updated UI, and improved controls designed for the Switch.
Pre-orders for Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley & Skytree Village are now live on The Natsume Store, and fans who secure their copy early will receive an exclusive acrylic standee (valued at $12.99), while supplies last.
These Nintendo 3DS classics will be bundled into one as Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley and Harvest Moon: Skytree Village are available on a single game card, complete with all downloadable content. Whether you’re revisiting these fan-favorite games or experiencing them for the first time, this bundle offers a refreshed and fully enhanced experience. Customize your landscapes, cultivate rare crop mutations, and build relationships in these heartwarming farming adventures.
Originally released in 2014 for the Nintendo 3DS, The Lost Valley takes players on a mission to bring back the four seasons to a magical valley. Stranded during a snowstorm, you uncover a hidden Harvest Sprite and embark on a journey to restore balance with the help of villagers, Harvest Sprites, and even the King of the Underworld.
Grow crops and raise animals, including cows, chickens, and sheep.
Customize the world with 3D terrain manipulation—dig, build, and shape the land.
Unlock the powers of the Harvest Sprites, Harvest Goddess, and Harvest God.
Build relationships, fall in love, and start a family.
Enjoy bonus outfits, buildings, crops, and characters with all DLC included.
Released in 2016 for the Nintendo 3DS, Skytree Village transports players to a once-thriving oasis that has turned into a barren wasteland. To restore life, you must awaken the seven Skytrees and help the Harvest Goddess regain her power.
Meet quirky townsfolk and forge meaningful friendships.
Shape the world with deep terrain customization.
Choose your favorite bachelor or bachelorette and start a family.
Discover new crops, flowers, and enhanced fishing mechanics.
Expand waterways and reel in rare fish with new fishing features.
Unlock cosmetic items and two additional characters with all DLC included.
Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley & Skytree Village will be available worldwide in both digital and physical formats at major retailers and on Natsumestore.com. Numskull Games will handle publishing in Europe, while Soft Source will oversee the Asian release. A special Collector’s Edition will be available in Europe, featuring:
The game
Two sticker sheets
Two diorama backgrounds for sticker placement
An original soundtrack CD
An A4 double-sided poster
More details on the Collector’s Edition will be revealed soon.
The Harvest Moon series has been a beloved staple in gaming since its North American debut in 1997, offering wholesome, family-friendly farming adventures. There are over 30 games in this series so far. The latest title, Harvest Moon: Winds of Anthos was released in 2023.
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