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Village in the Shade

2026·11 stories·13 articles

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

Honogurashi no Niwaほのぐらしの庭ほの暮しの庭

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Coverage

YOFUKA has tracked Village in the Shade across 11 stories spanning 13 individual articles from 6 distinct sources, with the most recent dispatch landing today. Recent reporting includes “Hono Gurashi no Niwa Online Lottery Launches With Flip Clocks, Blankets and Mini Acrylic Stands”, “Game Hihyo: Colorful Flowers Bloom in Abundance”, and “Honogurashi no Niwa Trial Launches on PS Plus Premium for Up to Five Hours of PS5 Gameplay”.

Hono Gurashi no Niwa Online Lottery Launches With Flip Clocks, Blankets and Mini Acrylic Stands
An online lottery for Hono Gurashi no Niwa has launched, offering prizes including flip clocks, blankets and mini acrylic stands.
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Game Hihyo: Colorful Flowers Bloom in Abundance
Dino continues playing Hono Kurashi no Niwa, but an approaching release date for an eagerly anticipated new game may soon force him to switch from a slow-life pace to a quick-life one.
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Honogurashi no Niwa Trial Launches on PS Plus Premium for Up to Five Hours of PS5 Gameplay
Nippon Ichi Software has launched a PS5 game trial for the life simulation title Honogurashi no Niwa through the PlayStation Plus Premium subscription service. The trial offers up to five hours of the full game, including farming, livestock, fishing, hunting, and village interactions, with save data transferable to the full version.
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Dokkan Nagoya 2026 Game Conference Set for October 3
Dokkan Nagoya 2026, billed as one of the largest game conferences in the Chubu region, will be held on October 3. Speakers include Hono Gurashi no Niwa producer Mizokami and Gemdrops representative Kitao.
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Hono Gurashi no Niwa Praised as Final Fantasy Resonance Demo Compared With Octopath Traveler
A spoiler-free weekly gaming column praises Hono Gurashi no Niwa and discusses the Final Fantasy Resonance demo, noting that it differs considerably from Octopath Traveler while still feeling familiar.
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Honogurashi no Niwa Survey Finds Nearly Half of Players Gave the Same Satisfaction Rating
A survey examines whether Honogurashi no Niwa lived up to the anticipation surrounding its release. Nearly half of respondents’ satisfaction ratings clustered at the same score.
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Village in the Shade Blends Farming Simulation With Yomawari-Inspired Horror
A preview of Village in the Shade highlights gameplay that combines farming-simulation mechanics with horror elements reminiscent of the Yomawari series.
1 source·6d
Inshū Village Life Sim Honogurashi no Niwa Update Adds Access to Five Previous Save States
The latest update for Honogurashi no Niwa lets players load data from their five most recent save states, allowing them to rewind slightly if they missed an event or action.
1 source·Sep 4
Nippon Ichi Software Eyes Return to Profitability as Village in the Shade Tops 200,000 Copies in Japan
Nippon Ichi Software’s creepy farming simulation game Village in the Shade has sold more than 200,000 copies in Japan within a month of release. The game’s strong performance is expected to help the Japanese developer recover fully to profitability.
2 sources·Sep 3
Dino’s Game Review: A Dog That Earns Its Own Keep
Dino continues playing Hono Gurashi no Niwa almost exclusively this week, citing the ability to keep a white dog as one of the reasons he remains hooked on the game.
1 source·Sep 3
Nippon Ichi Software Raises Earnings Forecast After Strong Performance by Hono Gurashi no Niwa
Nippon Ichi Software significantly upgraded its earnings forecast following strong performance by Hono Gurashi no Niwa. The company now expects operating profit of ¥715 million, while its stock briefly reached the daily price limit after the announcement.
1 source·Aug 31

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Coverage

Hono Gurashi no Niwa Online Lottery Launches With Flip Clocks, Blankets and Mini Acrylic Stands

Game Hihyo: Colorful Flowers Bloom in Abundance

Honogurashi no Niwa Trial Launches on PS Plus Premium for Up to Five Hours of PS5 Gameplay

Dokkan Nagoya 2026 Game Conference Set for October 3

Hono Gurashi no Niwa Praised as Final Fantasy Resonance Demo Compared With Octopath Traveler

Honogurashi no Niwa Survey Finds Nearly Half of Players Gave the Same Satisfaction Rating

Village in the Shade Blends Farming Simulation With Yomawari-Inspired Horror

Inshū Village Life Sim Honogurashi no Niwa Update Adds Access to Five Previous Save States

Nippon Ichi Software Eyes Return to Profitability as Village in the Shade Tops 200,000 Copies in Japan

Dino’s Game Review: A Dog That Earns Its Own Keep

Nippon Ichi Software Raises Earnings Forecast After Strong Performance by Hono Gurashi no Niwa

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