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Village in the Shade is a farming RPG with a dark twist from the creators of the Yomawari series. Read on to learn about its release date, platforms, and announcement history.
Village in the Shade Release Date and Time
Releasing Worldwide on October 27, 2026
Launched in Japan on July 29, 2026
Village in the Shade is releasing globally with English language support on October 27, 2026 for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch. According to the PlayStation Store, the game is set to launch on October 27, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. ET / 9:00 A.M. PT.
The game initially released in Japan on July 29, 2026 for PC via Steam, and on July 30, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch.
Check the timetable below to see what the game releases for PlayStation 5 in your region:
| Region | Local Release Time |
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| United States (ET) | Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 12:00 p.m. |
| United States (PT) | Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 9:00 a.m. |
| United Kingdom | Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 4:00 p.m. |
| Central Europe | Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 5:00 p.m. |
| New Zealand | Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 5:00 a.m. |
| Australian East Coast | Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 2:00 a.m. |
| Australian West Coast | Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 12:00 a.m. |
| Japan | Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 1:00 a.m. |
| Philippines | Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 12:00 a.m. |
| South Africa | Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 6:00 p.m. |
| Brazil | Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 1:00 p.m. |
| Universal Time (UTC) | Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 4:00 p.m. |
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Village in the Shade Overview
Village in the Shade is a hand-painted rural life simulation game with a dark twist from Nippon Ichi Software. Set in Kagatsu, a mountain village tucked away in the Japanese countryside, players can tend to their farm, build their home, join in on local festivities, and grow closer to the village's characters at their own pace. However, players must keep to the village’s rules, or else they’ll find out the consequences of learning the quiet place’s secrets.
Is Village in the Shade on Xbox Game Pass?
No, Village in the Shade has not been announced for Xbox Game Pass.
Is Village in the Shade on PS Plus?
No, Village in the Shade has not been announced for PS Plus.
Is Village in the Shade on Nintendo Switch Online?
No, Village in the Shade has not been announced for Nintendo Switch Online.
Announcement History
2026
August 10, 2026 | Worldwide Release Date Announcement
Village in the Shade was confirmed to release worldwide on October 27, 2026 by a new trailer on NIS America's official YouTube channel.
July 29, 2026 | Official Japan Release
The game officially launched for PC and consoles in Japan.
March 25, 2026 | English Version Release Date Revealed
Village in the Shade was revealed to have a release for an English version in Fall 2026, following months after the Japanese language release in Summer 2026.
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