Story of Seasons going full woke was a pretty devastating blow to those that just wanted to kick back and enjoy a cozy farm simulator. Unburdened by the hassles of modern politics and drama. Fortunately, Natsume aims to fill the void the uninspiring remake left with Harvest Moon One World.
Aside from the release date being set for later this year, little concrete is known about the game. It will retain the classic farm mechanics the series is known for, but in addition, it will expand the game with what sounds like a fully open world to explore. A world where you’ll have to uncover a mystery while at the same time managing your ever-growing farm. Unlike Bethesda, Natsume has acquired a new engine that they’ve used to beef up the graphics for the latest entry.
As for the story, that’s where the vagueness intensifies. All we know is people live a life where they never have seen crops until you grow one. This could mean a post-civilization collapse setting or a world where industrialization and commercialism have left people unaware of where their food originates from. Since we are living in a time where people believe food just magically appears at stores without the need of people to grow or raise it, that might be a very timely setting.
The latest entry into the long-running Harvest Moon franchise has been revealed, and it’s bigger and better than ever.
Harvest Moon: One World features a brand new way to explore a sprawling Harvest Moon world, and melds together the traditional hard work gameplay with the modern playstyle both young and veteran farmers have come to fall in love with.
Developed by Natsume, we’re excited to reveal Rising Star Games will once again be publishing in PAL territories, and distribution will be handled by Nintendo of Europe. We’re excited to be continuing our twenty year partnership with them.
Can you imagine a world without tomatoes, strawberries, or even cabbage? That’s the situation players will find themselves in in the latest entry in the Harvest Moon series. Only an old book gives hints of what once was… Buoyed by a mysterious discovery, however, players will find themselves setting out on an adventure that spans not only their hometown but the whole world! What kind of people and places await? From the gorgeous beaches of Halo Halo to the snowy mountains of Salmiakki, there’s literally an entire world to explore!
Fledgling and veteran farmhands will explore a world filled with new faces, unique locations, and manage their burgeoning farm within an all-new engine and updated graphics.
Harvest Moon: One World will be launching in 2020, so be sure to stay tuned to all our social media channels for your opportunity to learn more!