Harvest Moon: Cozy Bundle brings together classics on Nintendo Switch.
Two popular titles from the Harvest Moon series are being released in a bundled version for the Nintendo Switch. The "Cozy Bundle" includes both Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley and Skytree Village, as well as all additional content.
The release will be on a physical game card and is planned for Summer 2025. The announcement follows a statement from publisher Natsume via X (formerly Twitter), which was released on Tuesday.
Historical Release Dates and Regional Differences
Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley was first released in North America for the Nintendo 3DS in November 2014, while the European and Australian versions followed in June 2015.
The game established itself through its sandbox-style gameplay, which focused on farming and design. Skytree Village was released three years later, in November 2017 in North America and in June 2017 in Europe. Both titles are considered experimental spin-offs of the main series, characterized by narrative openness and creative freedom.
The decision to adapt both games for the Switch reflects the continued success of the Harvest Moon brand. Most recently, Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos was released in September 2023 for Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. The return to older titles also underscores Natsume's strategic focus on repositioning existing IPs through remasters and bundles.
Name Rights and Publication History of the Harvest Moon Series
Since 2015, there has been a complex legal situation surrounding the Harvest Moon series. Natsume originally published the games of the Japanese Bokujō Monogatari series under the Harvest Moon label in North America.
This changed when Marvelous AQL, the Japanese rights holder, commissioned its own subsidiary XSEED Games to publish Bokujō Monogatari: Tsunagaru Shin Tenchi in 2015. Since then, XSEED has not been allowed to use the Harvest Moon name, which is why the series is marketed as Story of Seasons in North America.
However, Natsume retains the rights to the Harvest Moon title and has since been developing independent games that are not based on the Bokujō Monogatari series. The "Cozy Bundle" thus strengthens the publisher's position as an independent player in the farming simulator genre. At the same time, it demonstrates the enduring popularity of the franchise, despite the parallel existence of Story of Seasons.
"A Return to the Roots"
As Natsume announced via X (formerly Twitter), the "Cozy Bundle" represents a return to the roots of the series. The decision to combine both titles on a physical game card will particularly appeal to collectors and longtime fans.
The inclusion of all DLCs also increases the value of the bundle, as additional content such as character costumes and design elements are already included.