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characters
Village in the Shade Characters: All 14 Villagers and Friendship Guide
Meet Village in the Shade's 14 named villagers, explore friendship activities, and check birthday requirements and unconfirmed romance features.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
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Village in the Shade Marriage: Weddings, Children, and Friendship
Village in the Shade focuses on friendship rather than dating or marriage.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
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Village in the Shade Romance: How Friendship Replaces Dating
Village in the Shade uses non-romantic affinity and special villager events instead of conventional dating routes.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
community
Village in the Shade Discord: Publisher and Player Communities
NIS America’s Discord is a publisher community that can help you find other Village in the Shade players.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
community
Village in the Shade Official Website and Store Links
The official English Village in the Shade website is operated by NIS America, with a separate Japanese site from Nippon Ichi Software.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
community
Village in the Shade Reddit: Reviews, Help, and Spoiler Etiquette
Reddit discussions can help you compare player impressions of Village in the Shade, but they are not official patch notes.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
guide
Village in the Shade Achievements: 52 Goals and Mode Requirements
Steam lists 52 Village in the Shade achievements.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
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Village in the Shade Character Customization: Hair and Clothing
Village in the Shade offers hair and clothing choices, with more changes reported through a wardrobe.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
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Village in the Shade Combat: Night Encounters and Preparation
Village in the Shade includes nighttime supernatural encounters, and some involve using tools against specific enemies.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
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Village in the Shade Copper Mold: Shop Reports and Upgrade Checks
Community references identify the Copper Mold as a tool-upgrade item and point to Sazanka’s General Store, with a reported price of 1,000 yen.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
guide
Village in the Shade Fish Locations: Choosing the Right Fishing Spot
Village in the Shade has several fishing areas, so one village river is not the answer for every species.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
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Village in the Shade Guide: Farming, Mining, and Beginner Tips
A Village in the Shade guide to farming, animal care, hunting permits, quarry shortcuts, friendships, modes, and later milestones.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
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Village in the Shade House Upgrades, Furniture, and Planning
Village in the Shade lets you furnish your home and develop the surrounding farm.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
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How Long Is Village in the Shade? Story and Completion Time
The developers estimated about 60 to 80 hours for Village in the Shade’s story, with more than 100 hours possible when pursuing its optional content.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
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How to Catch Yamame Trout in Village in the Shade
For Yoh’s Yamame Trout request, a documented player route uses the Mountain Foot Fishing Spot.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
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Village in the Shade Map: Kagatsu Areas and Travel Planning
Village in the Shade takes place in Kagatsu and its surrounding countryside, including farming areas, fishing routes, and the quarry.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
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Village in the Shade Multiplayer Guide: Co-op, Online Features, and Solo Play
Village in the Shade is listed as a single-player game, with no announced shared-farm, split-screen, or online co-op mode in the checked official feature list.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
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Village in the Shade Farm Layout: Practical Planning Tips
A useful Village in the Shade farm layout keeps everyday chores and walking manageable while leaving room for later projects.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
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Village in the Shade Rules: Village Code and Night Exploration Guide
Learn the confirmed Village in the Shade rules, what night exploration reveals, and how Peaceful Life Mode prevents breaking the village code.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
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Village in the Shade Save Location: Windows Folder and Backups
Village in the Shade’s Windows Steam Cloud metadata points to the Honogurashinoniwa folder under Nippon Ichi Software, Inc in Roaming AppData.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
guide
Village in the Shade Sunshine Mode: Peaceful Play and Unlock Guide
Learn when to choose Village in the Shade Sunshine Mode, how Peaceful Life Mode works, and which birthday and farmland requirements differ.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
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Village in the Shade Update: Patch 1.30 Unlocks and Event Guide
Explore the Village in the Shade update with Patch 1.30 unlock requirements, birthday events, seeder upgrades, furniture, and event troubleshooting.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
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Village in the Shade Yokai Guide: How to Defeat the Grass Yokai
Grass Yokai footage shows a player inspecting suspicious vegetation and using a sickle during the encounter.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
localization
How to Change Language in Village in the Shade
Set your preferred language before creating a Village in the Shade save.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
localization
Village in the Shade English: Patch 1.30 and Save Language Guide
Village in the Shade English support is available. Learn how Patch 1.30, Steam language settings, and save-specific choices affect your game.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
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Village in the Shade English Patch: Official Support and Old Mods
Village in the Shade’s existing Steam release received official English support with Patch 1.30 on October 27, 2026.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
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Village in the Shade Thai Mod: Author, Installation, and Compatibility
A community Thai translation for Village in the Shade is published on Nexus Mods by supakiat2018.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
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Village in the Shade Russian Language and Patch Status
Russian is not listed among Village in the Shade’s official Steam languages in the October 28 check.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
localization
Village in the Shade Spanish Support and Language Settings
Village in the Shade has official Spanish support, including Spanish listed for Western console releases and Spanish - Spain on the current Steam entry.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
media
Village in the Shade Gameplay: Farming, Horror, Exploration, and Beginner Tips
Village in the Shade combines farming, animal care, decorating, and friendships with a village mystery and nighttime supernatural events.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
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Village in the Shade Main Theme: Official Preview and Credits
You can hear Village in the Shade’s main theme at the start of Nippon Ichi Software’s official soundtrack sampler.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
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Village in the Shade OST: Sounds from the Shade Track List
Sounds from the Shade is the separately available Village in the Shade soundtrack, with 38 tracks and a checked US Steam price of 9.99 dollars.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
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Village in the Shade Review: A Smart, Spooky Twist on Cozy Farming Sims
Village in the Shade’s published reviews describe a farming simulation whose village mystery and nighttime horror give familiar chores a different context.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
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Village in the Shade Trailer: Story, Gameplay, Platforms, and Edition Details
The official Village in the Shade launch trailer introduces the original 2026 farming and horror game, its village, and its platforms.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
platforms
Village in the Shade on PS5: Editions, Languages, and Buying
Village in the Shade is officially available on PlayStation 5, with the Western release dated October 27, 2026.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
platforms
Village in the Shade Steam Guide: Price, Features, Requirements, and More
Village in the Shade on Steam combines single-player farming and village life with a supernatural mystery.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
platforms
Village in the Shade Steam Deck Guide: Verified Status, Settings, and Tips
Village in the Shade is listed as Steam Deck Verified and supports Steam Cloud and controllers.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
platforms
Village in the Shade: Nintendo Switch vs Switch 2
Village in the Shade is confirmed for both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, with the Western releases dated October 27, 2026.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
platforms
Village in the Shade System Requirements: Minimum and Recommended Specs
Compare Village in the Shade's minimum and recommended PC specs, Windows requirements, controller support, and Steam Deck compatibility evidence.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
purchase
Village in the Shade Buying Guide: Prices, Editions, and Platforms
Compare Village in the Shade prices, editions, regional language support, and the Switch 2 Game-Key Card before choosing your copy.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
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Village in the Shade Deluxe Edition: Contents and Buying Checks
The physical Village in the Shade Deluxe Edition is a different package from NIS America’s larger Limited Edition.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
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Village in the Shade Demo: Availability, Steam Details, and Buying Guide
No universal free Village in the Shade demo was verified in the checked official store material.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
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Village in the Shade Download Guide: Release Date, Size, and Purchase Tips
Download Village in the Shade from the official storefront for your platform and region.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
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Village in the Shade Limited Edition: Contents and Price
NIS America’s Village in the Shade Limited Edition is listed at 89.99 US dollars for the checked platform options.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
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Village in the Shade Physical Editions: Formats and Contents
Village in the Shade has physical Nintendo and PlayStation packages, with Deluxe and Limited editions offering different extras.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
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Village in the Shade Price: Base Game, Soundtrack, and Editions
The checked US Steam price for Village in the Shade is 49.99 dollars, the separate Sounds from the Shade soundtrack is 9.99 dollars, and NIS America’s Limited…
Last updated: 10/28/2026
story
Village in the Shade Ending: Spoiler-Aware Finale References
Village in the Shade has released, and player footage of the finale is available.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
story
Village in the Shade Horror: Modes, Rules, and Spoiler Expectations
Village in the Shade pairs everyday farming with a supernatural mystery shaped by Kagatsu’s rules.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
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Village in the Shade Story: Kagatsu and Its Rules Without Major Spoilers
Village in the Shade introduces a protagonist arriving in Kagatsu, a mountain community where farming and friendships coexist with a strict village code.
Last updated: 10/28/2026