Village in the Shade Game Launches in West on October 27
The announcement sets a concrete western release date for Nippon Ichi Software's life-sim game, which already launched in Japan, and confirms the full platform lineup and a Limited Edition for overseas buyers.
Reporting from 1 source: Anime News Network.
NIS America announced it will release Nippon Ichi Software's Village in the Shade on October 27 for Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. The game, which launched in Japan on July 30, follows a lost protagonist who is taken in by villagers and must work for them. A Limited Edition and pre-orders are available.
NIS America will bring Nippon Ichi Software's Village in the Shade to the West on October 27. The game is set for Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam, and it already launched in Japan on July 30.
The game follows a young protagonist who gets lost on a mountain and is taken in by villagers, who let them stay in exchange for work. Gameplay covers vegetable growing, livestock care, crafting, hunting, and fishing, with character customization for hair, clothing, and accessories.
Yu Mizokami, known for the Yomawari series, is the planner and game designer. Kazuya Takasu, who worked on Shin Hayarigami, composes the music, and Mio Katsumata leads development. A Limited Edition includes a collector's box, art book, soundtrack, acrylic block, and metal pins. Pre-orders are open for the regular edition and the Nippon1 Store exclusive editions.
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- Anime News Network News Village in the Shade Game Launches for West on October 27