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Village in the Shade cover art

Village in the Shade release date

Out nowGameNintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PS5, PC

Enjoy quiet, countryside living in a Japanese village in this brand new farming sim! Just make sure you follow the rules—or else!

Release date
October 27, 2026
Developer
Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.
Publisher
NIS America, Inc.
Genre
Simulator, Adventure

Where to buy

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Village in the Shade released on .

Release dates by platform and region

PlatformRegionDateUnlock timeStatusSource
Nintendo Switch 2JapanNot announcedReleasedSource
Nintendo SwitchJapanNot announcedReleasedSource
PS5JapanNot announcedReleasedSource
PCJapanNot announcedReleasedSource
PCWorldwideNot announcedConfirmedSource
Nintendo SwitchWorldwideNot announcedConfirmedSource
PS5WorldwideNot announcedConfirmedSource
Nintendo Switch 2WorldwideNot announcedConfirmedSource

Trailers and gameplay

Release date history

  1. Date announced: July 30, 2026. Status: released — Upstream update (igdb) Source

  2. Date announced: July 30, 2026. Status: released — Upstream update (igdb) Source

  3. Date announced: July 30, 2026. Status: released — Upstream update (igdb) Source

  4. Date announced: July 30, 2026. Status: released — Upstream update (igdb) Source

  5. Date announced: October 27, 2026. Status: confirmed — Upstream update (igdb) Source

  6. Date announced: October 27, 2026. Status: confirmed — Upstream update (igdb) Source

  7. Date announced: October 27, 2026. Status: confirmed — Upstream update (igdb) Source

  8. Date announced: October 27, 2026. Status: confirmed — Upstream update (igdb) Source

Frequently asked questions

When does Village in the Shade release?

Village in the Shade released on October 27, 2026.

What time does Village in the Shade unlock?

The exact unlock time has not been announced. Most digital releases unlock at midnight local time or at a single global time set by the publisher; this page will list it as soon as it is known.

Which platforms is Village in the Shade on?

Village in the Shade is releasing on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PS5, PC.

Has Village in the Shade been delayed?

No delay has been announced. This page tracks every date change with a source link.

Can I pre-order Village in the Shade?

Pre-orders have not been listed yet. Stores and prices will appear here once available.