Burlingame, CA. – May 12, 2026 – Natsume Inc., a worldwide developer and publisher of family-oriented video games, today announced Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea is launching on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam on September 24, 2026. The next entry in the Harvest Moon franchise is now available for pre-order at Amazon (NSW 2, NSW, PS5) and the Natsume Store. Pre-Order Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea and receive Lupo (Baby Wolf Plush), the Bloomfield Guardian while supplies last!
Natsume, Inc. also shared new screenshots from the upcoming title, revealing a first look at new characters, a new bustling city, cozy camping, powerful tornadoes, and more.
Farm, explore, and discover!
Embark on an unforgettable journey in the enchanting world of Teradea, where peaceful farm life meets thrilling adventure!
Raised in the quiet comfort of Bloomfield Village, your life is about to change forever. A mysterious mist creeps from the Forest of Echoes, wild beasts roam under the cover of night, and strange disasters threaten villages across the land.
Explore a vast, living landscape filled with hidden caves, remote islands, and lively towns. Build your farm, forge friendships, and even find love as you shape your destiny in Teradea. Travel alongside your animals – each with special abilities that help you leap across terrain, break through obstacles, and uncover valuable treasures.
Along the way, you’ll meet unforgettable allies like the Harvest Goddess and ingenious inventor Doc Jr., befriend powerful Guardian Spirits, and take on the mysteries behind earthquakes, violent storms, and a looming darkness that threatens everything you know.
Key Features
- Massive Open World Exploration – Teradea is a sprawling world packed with diverse regions—from peaceful villages to lush wilderness. Explore maze-like caves filled with ore and gems, uncover nautical charts to reach remote islands, and discover rare collectibles and animals not found anywhere else.
- Romance & Relationships – Meet and build relationships with 10 unique characters—5 bachelors and 5 bachelorettes. Form deep bonds, experience heartwarming events, and choose your perfect partner to build a life together.
- Animal Companion System – Travel with a variety of animals, each offering unique abilities that go beyond simple companionship. Use them to reach hidden areas, destroy obstacles like rocks and fallen trees, and uncover secrets scattered across Teradea. Your companions are essential for both exploration and adventure!
- Campsites & Travel System – The world is too large to explore in a single day! Set up at campsites to rest, recover stamina, and cook meals by the fire. Meet traveling merchants who offer exclusive items you won’t find anywhere else.
- Expanded Player Movement – Jump, climb ladders, and scale vines to reach previously inaccessible areas. Combine your movement skills with your animal companions to fully explore every corner of the world.
- Power Statue Mini-Challenges – Discover glowing Power Statues hidden throughout the world, each offering quick challenges or puzzles. Free dormant Power Wisps to earn Power Wisp Fruits, then trade them at the Forest Goddess Statue to boost stamina and unlock useful abilities.