During their Anime Expo 2024 panel, Spike Chunsoft, Inc. announced their plans to release the summer holiday adventure Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Kid internationally. The game will be available exclusively as a digital download for Nintendo Switch and PC (via Steam) in North America and Europe on 6 August 2024 – aligning the game’s summer setting with its Northern Hemisphere release date.
A demo will be available exclusively for Nintendo Switch beginning 30 July 2024.
The game is developed by TOYBOX Inc. and Millennium Kitchen Co., Ltd., with the story, script, and direction by Kaz Ayabe of Millennium Kitchen Co., Ltd.
Coinciding with the announcement, messages from both Kaz Ayabe from Millennium Kitchen and Development Producer of TOYBOX, Yasuhiro Wada, have been shared. Both are available below.
About Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Kid
Satoru, the son of a circus ringmaster, just arrived in a seaside town surrounded by nature. Enjoy a special summer in rural Japan, where you’ll meet many people and have amazing experiences. In the game’s open world environment go to various locations without loading times or screen changes. Swim in the sea, climb up the mountain, take a train to the neighboring town… Immerse yourself in this seamless world as you go on your adventure. Have fun interacting with both the people who live in the town and your fellow circus troupe members. As you spend your summer days in town, you will even be asked to direct the circus. A heartwarming summer vacation adventure awaits you.
