As an enthusiastic admirer, I’m thrilled to share the exciting news that Natsume is bringing us a special edition of Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home, tailored for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. The release date? Mark your calendars for 2025!
Initially, Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home debuted for both iOS devices through the App Store and Android devices via Google Play on August 23, 2024. The console and computer versions will enrich the gameplay experience with additions such as the Hoverbike 5000 vehicle, two fresh marriage prospects, new cinematics, and additional features.
Players have been eagerly anticipating the release of “Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home” on consoles and PC, so we’re thrilled to reveal “Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home Special Edition“, announced by Natsume president and CEO Hiro Maekawa in a press statement. In this edition, fans can look forward to more inventions from the endearing and eccentric Doc Jr., who has now settled down permanently in Alba Village. Additionally, some familiar characters from “Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos” will make an appearance. With new cutscenes, “Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home Special Edition” promises a fresh and exciting experience for all players!
Here is an overview of the game, via Natsume:
About
The special edition of Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home invites you on a tranquil journey back to your idyllic rural village of Alba, a serene countryside town brimming with freshly caught fish, homegrown produce, and friendly neighbors who’ll welcome you like long-lost family.
Originally bustling, Alba Village has experienced a downturn in its fortunes. An aging population and the exodus of younger residents to urban areas have taken their toll. Yet, with your assistance, this peaceful hamlet could be rejuvenated into a lively, prosperous settlement once more. Nestled amidst breathtaking natural scenery, Alba possesses all the ingredients to become a tourist magnet and attract new inhabitants—if you’re ready for the task!
In the game titled “Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home Special Edition“, you won’t face your revitalization journey in Alba alone. Doc Jr. has established his lab within the village, busy at work creating new innovations to aid you. His latest invention, the Hoverbike 5000, a swift hover scooter, will help you traverse Alba’s extensive landscape with ease. If cleaning your barn feels like too much of a chore, let the Cleanmeister Autovac lend a hand! The new technology from Doc Jr., available exclusively in the Special Edition, is designed to streamline and make your rural lifestyle more manageable and efficient.
Form connections with a delightful group of bachelors and bachelorettes, some familiar faces and others new additions. Revisit your old pal or pursue a relationship with one of the fresh characters from the game Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos, such as Ella, a creative soul in pursuit of artistic inspiration, and Dr. Nikolai, who’s exploring the therapeutic qualities of the Spring of the Harvest Goddess. Whether you seek romantic relationships or long-lasting friendships, the decision is yours to make.
Nurture plants and look after livestock, fish, extract minerals, and collect resources to accumulate Happiness, which is essential for expanding Alba Village. Engage in vibrant celebrations, join local competitions, and collaborate on revitalizing the rural core.
Your home is calling—are you ready to return?
Key Features
- Quickly travel around Alba while completing daily tasks by using Doc Jr.’s new Hoverbike 5000, a Hover Scooter!
- Spend less time cleaning your barn by using the Cleanmeister Autovac!
- Enjoy additional cut scenes that immerse you in Alba and show new interactions with the village’s residents!
- Woo a variety of different bachelors and bachelorettes, and marry whomever your heart desires, including two new marriageable candidates – Ella and Nikolai from Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos!
- Harvest crops, take care of animals, fish, mine, and more!
- Compete and take part in various contests and festivals!
- Collect and gather Happiness to grow the village and get new residents!
View the first screenshots at the gallery.
Screenshots
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2025-06-18 18:16