Village in the Shade
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Famitsu’s most wanted games – April 26, 2026 – Pokemon Winds and Waves lead the wayThe latest Famitsu most wanted games chart reveals that Pokemon Winds and Waves remains the most anticipated title among Japanese gamers, according to reader votes cast between April 8 and April 14. Other popular upcoming games include Persona 4 Revival and Ganbare Goemon Daishuugo, with Pokemon Winds and Waves slated for a 2027 release on Nintendo Switch 2.
Nintendo pre-order updates – April 26, 2026 – Splatoon Raiders game and amiibo, moreNintendo has provided updates on upcoming pre-orders for various games and amiibo, including Splatoon Raiders and its associated figures. The list details new releases and collector's editions available across North America, Europe, and the UK for the Nintendo Switch and PC.
Famitsu’s most wanted games – April 19, 2026The latest Famitsu's most wanted games chart, based on reader votes from April 1-7, shows Pokemon Winds and Waves retaining the top spot. New entries include Neptunia Unlimited, while popular titles like Pragmata, Persona 4 Revival, and Grand Theft Auto 6 also feature prominently on the list.- Famitsu’s most wanted games – April 12, 2026 Pokemon Winds / Waves is your new #1Pokemon Winds and Waves has topped Famitsu's most wanted games chart for April 2026, based on reader votes cast between March 25-31. Pragmata and Persona 4 Revival follow in the rankings, with several other titles also making their debut or climbing the list.
Famitsu’s most wanted games – April 5, 2026 – Pokemon Winds and Waves still risingFamitsu's latest most wanted games chart, based on reader votes from March 17-24, shows Pokemon Winds and Waves rising to third place. Pragmata and Persona 4 Revival remain at the top of the list, with various Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 titles also featuring prominently.
Village in the Shade Brings a Spooky Farming Sim to Switch, Switch 2, PS5, and PC This FallNIS America announced that the spooky farming simulation game Village in the Shade will be released in Fall 2026 for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PC. Developed by Nippon Ichi Software, the game combines traditional farming sim elements with a dark, unsettling atmosphere set in a Japanese mountain village. A Limited Edition is also available for preorder.
Disgaea dev's spooky new Stardew Valley-like is finally confirmed for a western release months after its Japanese…Nippon Ichi has announced that their cozy yet spooky farming simulation, previously known as Honogurashi no Niwa, will be released in the West this Fall as Village in the Shade. The game features a hand-painted art style, crop planting, base customization, and interactions with intriguing characters in a Japanese mountain settlement called Kagatsu.
Everything Is Not as It Seems in This Painterly PS5 Cozy GameNIS America's upcoming PlayStation 5 title, Village in the Shade, offers a painterly isometric farming simulation with a dark twist. While players can engage in typical cozy game activities like farming and customizing their homestead, the game introduces unsettling elements, particularly after sunset, hinting at deeper mysteries within the Japanese mountain village of Kagatsu.
NIS’ Horror Farming Sim Village in the Shade Debuts in 2026NIS America announced that its horror farming simulation game, Village in the Shade (known as Honogurashi no Niwa in Japan), will launch worldwide in Fall 2026 for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game features a dangerous nighttime cycle and a focus on community within a small Japanese town, similar to NIS's Yomawari series.
Village in the Shade Releases This Fall In The West | Console CreaturesNippon Ichi Software's new life simulation game, Village in the Shade, is set to release in the West this fall for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. A limited-edition version featuring extra collectibles is available for pre-order. The game features a hand-painted art style and gameplay elements such as farming and relationship-building, with a hint of a darker, mysterious twist.
Disgaea Devs Dig Into Spooky Farm Sim Trend This Fall With 'Village In The Shade'NIS America announced that Nippon Ichi's "Village in the Shade," a spooky farming simulation game, will be released on Nintendo Switch in the West this fall. The game features hand-painted visuals and tasks players with tending a farm in a Japanese mountain village while adhering to mysterious rules. A Limited Edition will also be available.- Village in the Shade AnnouncedNIS America has announced that Village in the Shade, a hand-painted farming simulation game previously known as Honogurashi no Niwa in Japan, will be released for PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch in autumn. The game is being brought to Western markets this fall.
- Honogurashi no Niwa by Yomawari Designer Coming West as Village in the Shade; Limited Edition DetailedNIS America announced that the hand-painted farming simulation game Honogurashi no Niwa will be released in the West as Village in the Shade for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and PC in Fall 2026. The game is directed by Yomawari designer Yu Mizokami and features crop planting, homestead customization, and befriending villagers in a Japanese mountain village setting. A limited edition is also available for pre-order.
- Village in the Shade coming west this fallNIS America will release Nippon Ichi Software's rural life simulation game, Village in the Shade, in the West this fall. The game focuses on managing a village and its inhabitants.
Village in the Shade announced for western release on Nintendo Switch 2, SwitchNIS America announced that the farming simulation game Village in the Shade, known as Honogurashi no Niwa in Japan, will be localized for a western release this fall on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. The game features hand-painted visuals, crop planting, homestead customization, and building relationships with villagers in a Japanese mountain setting, with a warning to avoid strangers, leaving the village, and going out at night.
Village in the Shade coming west in 2026NIS America has announced that the farming life sim game Village in the Shade will be released in the west in Fall 2026 for PC, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5. The game, known as Honogurashi no Niwa in Japan, features a hand-painted art style and is set in a mysterious Japanese mountain village.- 2026 Upcoming Games Release ScheduleThe year 2026 is shaping up to be a significant one for video game releases, with numerous titles slated for launch across various platforms. This includes highly anticipated games like Grand Theft Auto 6, alongside many sequels and new IPs. The article provides a month-by-month breakdown of confirmed release dates and general 2026 windows for games on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.