Harvest Moon: Light of Hope Announced for Nintendo Switch, PS4

Nastume has just announced a brand new Harvest Moon game: Harvest Moon: Light of Hope. Natsume is promising that Light of Hope will be an entry worth celebrating as we approach Harvest Moon's 20th anniversary, and Nintendo Switch fans will have a lot to celebrate as the game will be Switch bound! It will also be releasing on Steam and PlayStation 4, according to an official press release.

This Harvest Moon is taking a bit of an odd turn with its story. Players set out like they do in most Harvest Moon games, determined to make a new life for themselves in a new land. While voyaging across the sea, your ship will be hit by a monsoon and you'll find yourself in a harbor town devastated from the recent storm. It's up to you to restore the town, and restore its lighthouse, by forming bonds, growing crops, and raising livestock (of course).

"Harvest Moon: Light of Hope will set itself apart from other Harvest Moon titles with its depth, including a robust story and clear-cut goals," said Hiro Maekawa, President & CEO of Natsume. "We set out to create a SNES-style nostalgic game with deep and meaningful characters and events, and we are excited to have our fans play it at E3 and tell us what they think!"

"Partnering with Natsume for over a decade, we've been delighted to bring the joyful gameplay of Harvest Moon to fans in Europe and beyond", said Martin Defries, Managing Director, Rising Star Games. "We are excited to be part of the unveiling of Harvest Moon: Light of Hope at E3".

There will be many more Harvest Moon goodies for fans throughout the year in celebration of this monumental anniversary. Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life Special Edition and Save the Homeland have both made their way to the PlayStation 4, while Wii U players can download and enjoy Harvest Moon 64 through the virtual console.

We can't wait to see some gameplay footage of Harvest Moon: Light of Hope next month at E3. As soon as we learn more, we'll update you right away!