Developer Natsume has released a whole barrel full of fun for Harvest Moon: Light of Hope. We’ve got both a new trailer, and some details for the DLC Season Pass for the next game in the legendary Harvest Moon franchise.
As anyone familiar with the franchise would expect, Harvest Moon: Light of Hope is all about building a fresh start in a new town filled with colorful characters. All the typical gameplay elements are there from questing, to farming, crafting and making friends and a family. If you’ve wanted something else to sink time into after you’ve done everything in Stardew Valley, here’s your chance for a new time vampire.
There’s a distinct nautical theme that adds some unique elements in terms of character and item designs, as well as some specific quests and other tasks to complete that are unique to this new video game.
Check out the trailer as we as an official description of the game below.
In Harvest Moon: Light of Hope, players begin the game as they set out looking for a fresh start and new surroundings. During their voyage, their ship is hit by a storm and goes down. As they drift into a small harbor town, now in a shambles from the storm, it will be up to the player to help rebuild the town and save the lighthouse…but it won’t be easy! Nevertheless, with some hard work growing crops, tending livestock, and gathering materials for repairs, players will be able to make new friends, start a family, revive the lighthouse, and save the town!
The Season Pass is incredibly cheap at only $9.99, so it’s well worth it for any fans of the series. The DLC add more customization options, new characters, and even some new romance paths for your game. Check out the details and prices for each DLC pack below.
The DLC releases are as follows: (Descriptions from Gematsu)
Decorations & Tool Upgrade Pack – May 29 – $1.99
“Completely customize and beautify your farm with 7 different decorative fence sets and 2 statues. You will also be able to upgrade your Hoe and Watering Can two additional levels, making growing crops easier and faster!”
New Marriageable Characters Pack – June 19 – $5.99
“Expand your experience with new and exciting content! Two new eligible residents have moved into Beacon Town! Shirlock, a fledgling journalist and self-proclaimed detective who is studying under the tutelage of Naomi, and Michelle, Doc’s research partner.”
Doc’s and Melanie’s Special Episodes – July 10 – $5.99
“Help out Melanie and Doc in two side stories that will unlock new shops! Melanie is in a designing slump, and needs your help for inspiration! Meanwhile, Doc is having trouble in the romance department! Can you help him out? And what rewards will they give you?”
Divine Marriageable Characters Pack – July 31 – $3.99
“Ever wonder what it’d be like to woo the Harvest Goddess or Gorgan? Well, now you can! Get to know the Harvest Goddess and Gorgan on a deeper level and marry them!”
And there you have it. All that actually matters here, of course, is that you can marry the Harvest Gorgan this Summer, which sounds like a pretty funky fresh relationship.
Harvest Moon: Light of Hope Special Edition is launching for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch on May 29th in North America and June 22nd in Europe.
