During their voyage, their ship is hit by a monsoon and goes down. As they drift into a small harbor town, now in a shambles from the storm, it will be up to the player to help rebuild the town and save the lighthouse...but it won't be easy! Nevertheless, with some hard work growing crops, tending livestock, and gathering materials for repairs, players will be able to make new friends, start a family, revive the lighthouse, and save the town!

Looking for a fresh start and some new surroundings, you set off on a voyage to begin your new life! Unfortunately, the weather has different plans, as your ship is hit by a monsoon, and goes down!

You drift into a small harbor town, now in a shambles from the storm, where a young doctor named Jeanne saves your life. The town has essentially been deserted, but you're never one to back down from a challenge! It will be up to you to help rebuild the town and save the lighthouse...but it won't be easy!

Nevertheless, with some hard work growing crops, tending livestock, and gathering materials for repairs, you will be able to make new friends, start a family, revive the lighthouse, and save the town, your new home!

Following the successful release of Harvest Moon: Light of Hope on PC (Steam) in late 2017, the Special Edition has some brand-new features only available on the console versions.

New to the console versions is Soleil, a new character, as well as the a new game feature of CO-OP Play, upcoming DLC, and a Season Pass, all adding to an even more unique Harvest Moon experience!

Harvest Moon: Light of Hope Special Edition players will meet Soleil, a Gem Sprite whose origin is shrouded in mystery. Being a Gem Sprite, Soleil is unfamiliar with the world outside of the dark caverns. It will be up to players to introduce Soleil to the wonders of the outside world!

Soleil will also guide players through the new CO-OP Play. Grab a friend, and they'll be able to control Soleil and help out on your farm using Soleil's Gem Sprite magic! Soleil will be able to grow crops, tend livestock, and gather materials. Farmwork has never been so easy!

What's more, Soleil is also a marriageable candidate! When Soleil develops feelings for the main character, they will take on a human form!

A Season Pass will also be available to players who want access to all four planned DLC the game will feature. All four DLC are designed to enhance and offer more of a unique Harvest Moon gameplay experience!

Harvest Moon: Light of Hope Special Edition is available for pre-order for $39.99 at GameStop, either on Nintendo Switch or on PS4. A 6-inch Harvest Moon Chocolate Cow Plush is included as a pre-order bonus with the standard boxed retail version.

In addition, a limited run of a deluxe release, Harvest Moon: Light of Hope Collector's Edition is also available for pre-order. The Collector's Edition contains all of the exciting content of the Special Edition, and also includes the full Season Pass, a hot drinks mug, a tote bag and a selection of pin badges, all lavishly presented in a barn-shaped presentation case.

Key Features:

• Collect important materials to rebuild the town and restore the lighthouse!
• Complete requests from villagers to unlock new areas and items!
• New and unique festivals, including the Dog Racing Festival!
• Learn to grow and mutate crops with user friendly UI and tutorials!
• Play as a boy or a girl, get married, and start a family!

Currently available on PC (Steam), Harvest Moon: Light of Hope Special Edition will be launching on Nintendo Switch and PS4 for $39.99/ €39.99 in May 2018.