Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea lands September 24, 2026 on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2, developed and published by Natsume Inc. It's a story-driven farming RPG with a nature-restoration focus that fits the series' classic cozy template.
Release date and platforms
Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea releases September 24, 2026 simultaneously across:
- PC — Steam
- PS5 — PlayStation Store
- Xbox Series X|S — Xbox Store
- Nintendo Switch — Nintendo eShop
- Nintendo Switch 2 — Nintendo eShop
Pricing has not been announced. This is a simultaneous global release across all five platforms.
What is Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea?
Developed and published by Natsume Inc. — the American company that has published and developed games in the Harvest Moon name since splitting from Marvelous — Echoes of Teradea is a farming RPG centered on reviving a neglected region called Teradea.
The game is described as "story-driven," which suggests more narrative structure than a pure sandbox farming loop. The "Echoes" in the title hints at a past-and-present mechanic or a legacy tied to the land itself, though Natsume hasn't spelled out the full plot yet.
Gameplay
The core loop follows classic Harvest Moon territory: tend crops, restore the land, build relationships with residents, and bring life back to a world that's fallen into neglect. The nature-centric tone the series is known for is front and center — Teradea appears to be a region in decline that the player gradually revives through farming and community-building.
Natsume has described it as appropriate for players who enjoy cozy gaming experiences, which puts it in the same lane as Story of Seasons or earlier Harvest Moon entries rather than anything action-oriented.
Is Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea on Xbox Game Pass, PS Plus, or Nintendo Switch Online?
None of the three have been confirmed. As of May 2026, Natsume has not announced subscription service availability for any platform.
Announcement timeline
- March 11, 2026 — Natsume Inc. officially announces Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam
- May 12, 2026 — Release date confirmed as September 24, 2026 globally