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Harvest Moon®: Echoes of Teradea Frequently asked questions
Last updated 2026-10-18. Checked against the sources below.
Short answers for the questions store pages and search panels keep asking about Harvest Moon®: Echoes of Teradea. Each one links to the page that has the table.
The answers, in one pass
- A new Harvest Moon did come out in 2026. The date is 15 October.
- It is on Switch 2, as a $59.99 edition. The Switch version is $49.99.
- It is single-player. No demo was listed on the official stores checked on 18 October 2026.
- There are 10 candidates. Same-gender marriage is allowed. Weddings wait for the credits.
- Selected North American physical pre-orders included a Lupo plush. Steam advertises Mooberry Cow Pack free with purchase from 15 October through 11 November 2026, requiring the base game; other platforms’ historical bonus terms are separate.
- The name split with Story of Seasons happened after Marvelous stopped licensing the series to Natsume. This game is on the Natsume side.
- RPGamer records 40–60 hours of reviewer playtime on Switch 2, not a main-story-only average.
- Platforms: Switch, Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam.
Source checks
These answers follow the store pages and guides cited here, checked on 18 October 2026. Where a number could not be verified in those sources, the answer states that limit instead of supplying an estimate.
Questions this page answers
Is there a new Harvest Moon in 2026?
Yes. Echoes of Teradea released on 15 October 2026. Release dates by platform
Is it on Switch 2?
Yes. The Switch 2 edition is $59.99 on the US Nintendo store. Compare the platforms
Is there co-op or a demo?
There is no co-op. No demo was listed on the official stores checked on 18 October 2026. Official stores and platform details
Who can you marry?
There are ten names and nine eligible partners per playthrough. Any gender pairing is allowed; only your own protagonist is excluded, not the unchosen protagonist. All ten candidates
What was the pre-order bonus?
Selected North American physical pre-orders included a Lupo plush. Digital bonuses vary by platform; Steam’s separate Mooberry gift-with-purchase window is 15 October to 11 November 2026. Editions and bonus terms
How long is the game?
RPGamer reports 40–60 hours of reviewer playtime. That is not a verified main-story or completionist average. Playtime evidence and limits
Why did Harvest Moon change its name?
It did not. Story of Seasons is the Marvelous line. Harvest Moon stayed with Natsume. The brand history