Natsume Inc. has shared that the latest addition in their long-running Harvest Moon line of farming-oriented life simulation games, Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos, will be released starting 26 September 2023. The game will launch simultaneously on multiple platforms, including the Nintendo Switch, PC (via Steam), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.
Pre-orders for Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos are already open, offering a special bonus – the Harvest Moon 25th Anniversary Sleepytime Cow Plush. This pre-order bonus is accessible through Amazon for the Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Xbox Series X versions of the game, Natsume.com and soon through GameStop.
Natsume Inc. has also teamed up with NIS America, Inc. to release a Limited Edition of the game for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Xbox Series X. The Limited Edition set includes a copy of Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos, an original one-disc soundtrack, the Harvest Moon 25th Anniversary Sleepytime Cow Plush, a set of six animal lapel pins, and a Collector’s Box.
Hiro Maekawa, President and CEO of Natsume, expressed enthusiasm about the September launch of “Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos” and the reveal of the pre-order and Limited Edition details:
We are excited to announce the September launch for Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos and to reveal the pre-order and Limited Edition details for the game. Fans are sure to enjoy all of the fun items that are included in the new Harvest Moon game when they get their hands on it this September!
Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos transports players to the once peaceful and harmonious land of Anthos, which was guarded by the Harvest Goddess and the Harvest Sprites against natural disasters. The tranquility of Anthos was disrupted by a catastrophic volcanic eruption years ago, forcing the protectors to expend their remaining power to save the inhabitants and isolate the villages across the land.
Players are tasked with reviving the Harvest Goddess and the Harvest Sprites and reconnecting the scattered villages of Anthos, using a magic key found in a bottle sent by the Harvest Goddess. Aided by an eccentric inventor friend, Doc Jr., players will utilize Doc’s new and improved Expando-Farm to cultivate land in various locales across Anthos, from snow-capped mountains to picturesque beaches. Through this, you will hopefully be able to revive the Goddess and Sprites, and reconnect all the villages of Anthos with each other once more.
