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Quiet country life in Kagatsu, as long as you follow the rules.

Village in the Shade release date, price and editions

Steam lists Village in the Shade with a release date of 29 July 2026 and a price of $49.99. The publisher announced an English launch with new content on 22 October 2026, and on 27 October 2026 free update #2 (Patch 1.30) added English, French and Spanish language support. A Deluxe Edition with a digital artbook is also sold.

Written and reviewed by Village in the Shade Wiki Editorial Team ยท Updated 28 October 2026

Village in the Shade screenshot: a festival square with stalls, a cow pen and cherry blossoms.
Official Steam screenshot: a festival square with stalls, a cow pen and cherry blossoms.

Announced timeline

DateWhat the publisher posted
29 July 2026Release date shown on Steam
11 September 2026Free updates and paid DLC announced
15 September 2026Simplified Chinese support added; Deluxe Edition available
29 September 2026Free update #1 (Patch 1.20): Camping furniture series
22 October 2026New content alongside the English launch, including a protagonist birthday event
27 October 2026Free update #2 (Patch 1.30): English, French and Spanish support

Deluxe Edition

The Deluxe Edition includes the Touring Kagatsu Artbook, a collection of key visuals and character illustrations. The publisher warns that it contains some spoilers, so it suggests looking at it after you have played for a while.