Update #2 []: A trailer for the Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home Special Edition on Switch has now been released. We've also got some additional PR:
Return To Your Roots!
Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home Special Edition invites you to leave behind the hustle and bustle of city life for the charm and simplicity of Alba Village — your childhood hometown. Nestled among lush greenery and sparkling rivers, Alba is known for its fresh-caught fish, delicious homegrown veggies, and warm-hearted community.
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But Alba has seen better days. With a dwindling population and an aging community, the village is in need of a fresh start. It’s up to you to breathe new life into Alba and transform it into a thriving, welcoming place once again. Reconnect with old friends, meet new faces, and help turn this quiet village into a lively haven for tourists and future residents alike!
Are you up for the challenge?
Build Meaningful Relationships - Meet a cast of lovable bachelors and bachelorettes—including two fan favorites, Ella and Nikolai from Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos! Fall in love and marry whoever your heart desires. Deepen friendships through daily interactions, thoughtful gifts, and story-driven heart events that reveal more about each character’s life and dreams.
Farm, Fish, and Forge a New Life - Grow a variety of seasonal crops, care for adorable animals like cows, chickens, and sheep, and unlock upgrades to expand your farm. Go fishing in serene rivers, explore hidden caves to mine rare ores, and complete requests from villagers to earn rewards and improve your reputation.
Grow Alba with Happiness - Gather and spread Happiness, a unique resource that reflects your positive impact on the village. The more Happiness you collect, the more Alba transforms—unlocking new buildings, businesses, special events, and even encouraging old residents to return or new ones to move in.
Celebrate Community - Participate in exciting seasonal festivals, fun contests, and local traditions that showcase Alba’s unique culture. Horse racing, fishing tournaments, flower festivals, and more await—each offering mini-games, prizes, and deeper connections with the community.
Explore Faster Than Ever - Zip through town with Doc Jr.’s Hoverbike 5000, a handy hover scooter perfect for completing daily chores, making deliveries, or simply taking in the scenic beauty of Alba. Travel faster, do more, and enjoy new levels of convenience!
A physical release for this title has also been confirmed (you can see it at the end of this latest trailer. Once again, this game arrives on 30th October 2025.
Update #1 []: Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home has now locked in a release date for the Nintendo Switch, and it's confirmed it will be arriving on 30th October 2025. There'll be physical editions available for this platform as well, with pre-orders including an acrylic standee featuring the game's box art (via Gematsu).
Original Story:
Harvest Moon is returning to the Switch next month with two 3DS games, but it looks like there could be even more on the way.
According to a new rating that's popped up in Taiwan, the mobile game Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home is making its way across to the Switch and PlayStation 5. As mentioned by Gematsu, this game originally made its debut on iOS and Android devices in August 2024.
It's developed by Appci, published by Natsume, and is described as being the "biggest Harvest Moon game ever" on mobile devices. In this entry, you'll "woo a variety of bachelors and bachelorettes, marry whomever your heart desires", harvest crops, care for animals, fish, mine, and much more.
You can also get involved in various contests and festivals while collecting and gathering to grow the village and get more residents. Here's an official description from the App Store:
"Head back to your roots and leave the city life for your childhood village of Alba in Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home, where the freshest fish and tastiest veggies are grown and caught by the local farmers and anglers!
"However, with its population getting older and younger villagers leaving for the big city, Alba Village has seen better days, so can you help turn it from a village on the decline to one of prosperity? With its beautiful surroundings, Alba definitely has the potential, so work hard to bring tourists and even new residents to this sprawling green village! Reunite with your childhood friend and other familiar faces to help put Alba on the map!"
