Nippon Ichi Software to release Hono-gurashi no Niwa for Switch 1&2, PS5, and PC Steam on July 30, 2026
The Japanese version of the July 2025 Nintendo Direct featured the exclusive reveal of Hono-gurashi no Niwa, which will be released next year on July 30, 2026. Nippon Ichi soon afterwards revealed that this game will be available not only for Nintendo Switch 1 & 2 but also PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam.
Nippon Ichi's Japanese X accounts also confirm that this game is being made by the same development team behind the Yomawari survival horror game series. The connection is further reinforced at the end of the trailer, where ghosts can and will appear at night. This would also factor into the Japanese title, which can be translated to either "Warm-living Garden" or "Faint-living Garden".
You can find the Nintendo Direct reveal trailer for Hono-gurashi no Niwa right below. We have also gathered screenshots and translated the game's details from the Japanese official website. As this reveal was exclusively made in the Japanese Nintendo Direct, it remains to be seen when NIS America will announce the localization of this title.
Story Synopsis
As the young protagonist, you were wandering inside a mountain when you were then rescued by people from a certain village. Since the protagonist has no destination, one of the villagers made a suggestion to you:
"Won't you work for this village? If you promise to work for this village, we will allow you to stay here."
While planting vegetables and tending to livestock, you can also create furniture and go fishing... Your gentle and relaxed village life begins here.
Game Features
- Protagonist: The player's avatar character can be customized. You can choose the hairstyle, attire, and accessories to your liking.
- Farming: Spread seeds and water them to grow crops. Harvesting the crops and shipping them will sustain your living.
- Livestock: On one side of the garden, you can raise livestock like chickens, cows, and horses. If you have obtained milk and eggs, you can also try creating processed goods like cheese.
- Hunting and Fishing: A vast nature expands around the village. Pick up wild plants, do some hunting, or fish at the river. Livelihood days blessed by nature await you.
- Handicraft: By collecting materials and crafting tools like the Processing Machine, there will be even more things you can do. When you create furniture and decorations, you can arrange your home and garden as you like. Let's change the dilapidated house into your ideal residence.
- Interactions with Villagers: Men and women of various ages are living in the village. At first they may feel distant from you, but you can gradually interact with them via assistance and festivals.