If you've been praying for a new "Harvest Moon" game to come along after "Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home's" release in 2024, well, you're in luck. A new game is set to be released just a few days from now.
Here's what you have to know about "Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea" before its official release.
'Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea'
"Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea" is set in the land of Teradea, where a mysterious mist is spreading from the Forest of Echoes. The game is developed by Natsume Inc. and IMAGICA GEEQ Inc., with Natsume Inc. serving as publisher.
The player begins in Bloomfield Village but soon sets out to tame wild wolves and uncover the secrets behind the strange disasters affecting the region. According to Natsume, the journey also involves helping the Guardian Spirits restore and revitalize Teradea.
The adventure takes players beyond Bloomfield to places such as Tidewind and Quarrytop, where storms and earthquakes threaten local communities. Along the way, the player works with the Harvest Goddess and the people they meet to uncover the truth behind the mist and help Teradea flourish again.
Release Date and Platforms
"Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea" is scheduled to be released on September 24, 2026.
It will be released for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam.
System Requirements
For the game's PC version, Steam notes that it has the following minimum system requirements:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 11 Pro 64-bit
- Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-7200U CPU @ 2.50GHz (4 CPUs), ~2.7GHz
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 8 GB available space
The recommended system requirements are as follows:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 11 Pro 64-bit
- Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-12400F CPU @ 3.70GHz (6 CPUs), ~3.7GHz
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 8 GB available space
Gameplay
"Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea" combines farming and village life with open-world exploration. Players can grow crops, raise animals, tend their farm, build relationships, and help villagers complete requests to earn Happilia, which helps the Harvest Goddess restore Teradea.
Exploration takes players through hidden caves, remote islands, and wilderness areas filled with wolves, bears, and tigers. Players can also bring animal companions on adventures, with different animals offering special abilities for exploration, while nautical charts unlock islands where they can search for treasures and befriend rare animals.
Editions and Pricing
"Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea" will be available as a Standard Edition and a Collector's Edition. The Standard Edition is priced at $49.99, while the Collector's Edition costs $99.99 and includes the full game along with exclusive physical collectibles.
The Collector's Edition includes a Lupo plush, an exclusive wolf-shaped flowerpot, wildflower seeds, and additional collectible items. Natsume is offering the Collector's Edition through the PANAX Store, while the standard version is available through digital and physical retailers.
Official Trailer
You can watch the full official trailer for "Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea" below.
