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!

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!

Harvest Moon: Light of Hope SE Season Pass grants access to all four upcoming DLC packs at a discounted price. The season pass is $9.99 and will be available digitally day of launch. Harvest Moon: Light of Hope SE Bundle is available through the PlayStation® Store and Nintendo eShop that includes the full game and the Season Pass for $49.99.

Pre-order the Harvest Moon: Light of Hope SE Bundle (PSN or eShop) now and save 10% - basically getting the Season Pass at half off!

The four DLC packs are as follows:

Decorations & Tool Upgrade Pack (Release Date: May 29th | Retail Price: $1.99)

Completely customize and beautify your farm with 7 different decorative fence sets and 2 statues. You will also be able to upgrade your Hoe and Watering Can two additional levels, making growing crops easier and faster!

New Marriageable Characters Pack (Release Date: June 19th | Retail Price: $5.99)

Expand your experience with new and exciting content! Two new eligible residents have moved into Beacon Town! Shirlock, a fledgling journalist and self-proclaimed detective who is studying under the tutelage of Naomi, and Michelle, Doc's research partner.

Doc's and Melanie's Special Episodes (Release Date: July 10th | Retail Price: $5.99)

Help out Melanie and Doc in two side stories that will unlock new shops! Melanie is in a designing slump, and needs your help for inspiration! Meanwhile, Doc is having trouble in the romance department! Can you help him out? And what rewards will they give you?

Divine Marriageable Characters Pack (Release Date: July 31st | Retail Price: $3.99)

Ever wonder what it'd be like to woo the Harvest Goddess or Gorgan? Well, now you can! Get to know the Harvest Goddess and Gorgan on a deeper level and marry them!

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!

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.

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.