Hono Kurashi no Niwa Releases Five Gameplay Videos Ahead of July 30 Launch
The Yomawari team's horror pedigree adds an unsettling undercurrent to the otherwise peaceful rural life simulation, as the night exploration video and CERO C rating suggest a darker side to the village.
Key Facts
- Hono Kurashi no Niwa launches on July 30, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Steam, and Windows.
- The game is priced at 9,020 yen for Switch 2, PS5, Steam, and Windows versions, and 7,920 yen for the Switch version.
- Five gameplay videos were released on July 10, 2026, showcasing different play styles: slow living, DIY, animal care, night exploration, and farming.
- The game is developed by the staff of the Yomawari horror series, with planning and game design by Yuu Mizokami.
- Hono Kurashi no Niwa has a CERO C rating, indicating ages 15 and up.
Reporting from 5 sources: 4Gamer.net, GAME Watch (Impress), Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark, and 1 more.
Nippon Ichi Software released five gameplay videos for the life simulation game Hono Kurashi no Niwa on July 10, 2026, via the official website. The videos, each following a different play style, were posted sequentially on the game's X account from July 6 to July 10 before being compiled. The styles are: savoring each day slowly, enjoying DIY, living with animals, walking the night village, and devoting to farming. The game is set in the nostalgic countryside village of Kagetsu Village and is developed by the staff of the Yomawari horror series, with planning and game design by Yuu Mizokami. Hono Kurashi no Niwa launches on July 30, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Steam, and Windows. The price is 9,020 yen for the Switch 2, PS5, Steam, and Windows versions, and 7,920 yen for the Switch version. The game carries a CERO C rating, indicating ages 15 and up. The night exploration video in particular shows a main scenario, late-night exploration, a skill tree, and a library, hinting at a darker layer beneath the peaceful rural life.
The five gameplay videos for Hono Kurashi no Niwa were released on the game's official X account from July 6 to July 10, 2026, before being compiled on the official website on July 10. Each video follows a single day in the life of a resident of Kagetsu Village, with a distinct focus: Day 1 covers garden care, resident interactions, wildlife encounters, and fishing; Day 2 covers wild vegetable gathering, lumber and mineral collection, processing, and room layout; Day 3 covers livestock care, trapping, bow hunting, and cooking; Day 4 covers the main scenario, late-night exploration, a skill tree, and a library; Day 5 covers field, rice paddy, and greenhouse farming, plus processing and shipping harvests. The game is developed by the Yomawari series staff, with planning and game design by Yuu Mizokami, development lead by Mio Katsumata, and music by Kazuya Takasu and ZIZZ STUDIO. The CERO C rating (ages 15 and up) is notable for a life simulation title, and the night exploration video in particular has drawn attention for its horror-tinged atmosphere. Hono Kurashi no Niwa is scheduled for release on July 30, 2026, on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Steam, and Windows.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 5 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.
Sources
- 4Gamer.net 「ほの暮しの庭」，5種類のゲームプレイ動画を公開。ゆったり暮らしやDIY，農業など多彩な田舎生活を紹介
- GAME Watch (Impress) 「ほの暮しの庭」ゲームプレイ動画が公開！ 農業やDIYなど5つのプレイスタイルを紹介
- Denfaminicogamer 『夜廻』スタッフによる不穏な田舎暮らしゲーム『ほの暮しの庭』のゲームプレイ動画が公開。「ほのぼの」「DIY」や、怖すぎる「夜の散策」など5通りの楽しみ方の5本の動画
- Game Spark 『ほの暮しの庭』ゲームプレイ動画全5種が大公開！DIYしたり、夜の村を歩いたり…ほのぼのとした田舎暮らしを楽しめる
- Inside 『ほの暮しの庭』ゲームプレイ動画全5種が大公開！DIYしたり、夜の村を歩いたり…ほのぼのとした田舎暮らしを楽しめる