Despite the name change for A Wonderful Life’s characters and locale, the remake urges players to return to the valley in the summer of 2023 to experience the farmer’s life once more. Fans can see the familiar surroundings, prospective future families, and additional character customization options that the first game lacked in a new teaser. The latest teaser also mentions that the game will be available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. Given that earlier Nintendo Switch previews have mentioned a 2023 release date, it’s reasonable to assume that the other releases will follow suit.
While some fans may be disappointed by the lack of a PS4 version, a re-release of Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life is available for the PS4, which may limit sales owing to the name change. Sony has also indicated publicly that it intends to gradually phase out PS4 releases by 2025, which may play a role in the release aiming for next-gen systems.
