Recent gameplay demos ofHarvest Moon: One Worldshow off a new gameplay feature, multiple regions each with its own farms, introducing a number of innovative characteristics along with it.
Many have beenskeptical ofHarvest Moon: One World’s overall qualityin comparison to other major farming sim games such asStardew ValleyandStory of Seasons, the franchise that started it all. Several fans have criticizedOne Worldand believe that many of its elements were simply copyingStory of Seasons, attempting to cash in on the famous brand name without delivering the overall quality. But it’s been clear that Natsume has been working to improveHarvest Moon: One Worldsince its first launch trailer, and now it will implement some new features.
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Shown in demos via various news outlets and YouTubers, the biggestnew addition toHarvest Moon: One Worldis its use of multiple regions inspired by real-world locations. There will be 5: the grasslands of Calisson, the island Halo Halo inspired by Hawaii, the desert town Pastilla, the volcanic village Lebkuchen, and a snowy town called Salmiakki.
But not only will players be able to visit these new regions inHarvest Moon: One World, they’ll be able to own farms on each of them. Players will be able to pick up the farm buildings and transport them from farm to farm, but the crops that are planted will stay there. This will also result in crop variations, such as a frozen tomato sprouting from crops planted in Salmiakki.
And with the emphasis on exploring will come other mechanics as well, such as weather conditions. Similar toBreath of Wild, players can use hot dishes to stay warm in the snowy regions, for example.
Harvest Moon: One Worldis out on May 31, 2025 for the PS4, Switch, and Xbox One.
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