《靜謐田園》（Village in the Shade）是一款即將推出的手繪風農場模擬遊戲，將溫馨的鄉村生活與神秘、詭異的恐怖元素結合在一起。遊戲舞台設定於日本山村 Kagatsu，玩家將來到這座風景優美、看似寧靜祥和的村莊，開始一段遠離都市喧囂的新生活。玩家可以耕種農作物、採集資源、打獵、採礦、製作物品並裝飾自己的房屋，也能與村民交流，在溪流旁休息、欣賞櫻花或參加當地傳統祭典，體驗悠閒的日本鄉村生活。

然而，這座村莊並不像表面看起來那麼單純。Kagatsu 有著幾項必須嚴格遵守的規則，包括不要與陌生人交談、不要離開村子，以及最重要的規則——無論發生什麼事情，晚上絕對不要出門。白天的村莊充滿陽光、櫻花與悠閒的生活氣息，但到了夜晚，玩家將可能遇見完全不同的景象。村民口中的禁忌並非單純的迷信，而似乎與這座村莊隱藏已久的秘密有著密切關係。

遊戲的核心玩法依然建立在農場經營與生活模擬之上。玩家可以種植作物、收集農場周圍的素材，並利用資源製作籬笆與各種生活用品。玩家也能前往鎮上的商店購買家具，重新布置自己的房屋，逐漸打造出具有個人風格的溫馨家園。隨著生活逐漸穩定，玩家還可以與不同個性的村民建立關係，參與夏日祭典、賞櫻等日本傳統活動，感受充滿生活氣息的鄉村文化。

但《靜謐田園》真正特別的地方，在於它刻意將「療癒農場生活」與「未知恐怖」放在一起。玩家可以選擇完全遵守村莊規則，安穩地過著平靜的農村生活，也可以選擇探索那些不應該被探索的地方，試圖揭開村莊背後的真相。當玩家開始違反規則，原本熟悉的村民、道路與夜晚環境可能逐漸呈現出令人不安的一面，讓整個遊戲從普通的農場模擬逐漸轉變成充滿謎團的心理恐怖冒險。

官方最新發售日期預告片也展示了更多實機畫面、村莊環境與居民，進一步呈現遊戲獨特的美術風格。手繪風格讓白天的 Kagatsu 看起來溫暖而寧靜，但這種可愛柔和的畫面與夜晚可能出現的未知事物形成強烈反差，也成為作品最吸引人的特色之一。

《靜謐田園》預定於 2026年10月27日 登陸 Nintendo Switch 2、Nintendo Switch、PlayStation 5 以及 PC。對喜歡農場模擬、生活經營與日式鄉村題材的玩家而言，本作表面上是一場悠閒的田園生活，但真正令人好奇的問題其實是：當夜幕降臨之後，玩家究竟會在這座看似平靜的村莊裡看見什麼？

Village in the Shade is an upcoming hand-drawn farming and life simulation game that combines peaceful Japanese countryside living with an unsettling mystery and horror atmosphere. The game takes place in Kagatsu, a picturesque rural village surrounded by beautiful scenery. Players arrive in the village to begin a slower, quieter life, where they can grow crops, hunt, mine, gather resources, craft items, decorate their home, and build relationships with the local residents.

At first, Kagatsu appears to be the perfect place to escape from the pressures of modern life. Players can relax beside streams, stroll through the village, admire cherry blossoms with their neighbors, and participate in traditional Japanese festivals such as summer celebrations and hanami. Furniture can be purchased to personalize the player's home, while materials gathered around the farm can be used to create fences and other useful objects. The peaceful daily routine is designed to make the player feel as though they have truly become part of the village community.

However, Kagatsu hides a much darker side. The villagers have several simple but extremely important rules that must be followed. Players should not talk to strangers, should never leave the village, and above all, must never go outside at night, no matter what happens. These rules are not merely strange local customs. As players begin investigating the village, it becomes increasingly clear that they are connected to something mysterious and potentially terrifying.

The contrast between peaceful farming and psychological horror is one of the game's most distinctive features. During the day, Kagatsu is filled with warm colors, beautiful landscapes, friendly villagers, and relaxing activities. At night, however, the atmosphere changes dramatically. Players who decide to ignore the village's warnings and investigate what lies beyond the ordinary routines may encounter things that should never have been seen. The familiar village can gradually become an unsettling environment filled with secrets and unexplained phenomena.

Players can choose how deeply they want to investigate Kagatsu's hidden truth. Those who simply follow the rules can concentrate on farming, decorating their home, developing relationships, and enjoying village festivals. Those willing to take risks can investigate the mysteries surrounding the settlement and uncover its darker history. This creates an intriguing tension between the comfort of everyday life and the temptation to discover what the villagers are desperately trying to hide.

The latest official release-date trailer provides a closer look at the game's hand-drawn visuals, village residents, environments, and gameplay. The charming art style makes Kagatsu appear warm and inviting during the daytime, while the same visual style becomes surprisingly unsettling when the village's darker side begins to emerge. This contrast between comfort and fear is central to the game's identity.

Village in the Shade is scheduled to launch on October 27, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC. For players who enjoy farming simulations, life-simulation games, Japanese rural settings, and mysterious horror experiences, the game offers an unusual combination of peaceful countryside living and hidden danger. Beneath the idyllic surface of Kagatsu lies a question that players will eventually have to answer: what really happens after night falls?