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Legends of Ethernal Natsume Indies

Legends of Ethernal: Difficulty Modes

Whether you’re a grizzled veteran of the platform genre, or a mini-Mario in the making, Legends of Ethernal has a difficulty mode that’s perfect for young and old, experienced or newcomer.

Relaxed Mode

New to the platforming genre? Need some assistance? Playing with your little one? Just want to, well, relax? This mode is for you! Additional platforms are available, and enemies will be adjusted. Relaxed mode is for everyone, no matter their reasons, because we want everyone to enjoy the amazing world of Arkanys

Easy

Similar to Relaxed Mode, but with fewer additional platforms. Enemies remain slightly adjusted. For those who want a touch more challenge.

Normal

The default difficulty mode the game was created with. Balances platforming sections and enemies to be overall challenging. Expect to die occasionally.

Hard

Noticeably more challenging than Normal, enemies are demonstrably more difficult. Platforming sections have additional challenges. Expect to die regularly.

Hardcore

The Dark Souls of platfo…just kidding. Enemies are significantly more challenging. Platforming sections are grueling. Permadeath is enabled, which means if you die, you’re going back to the start of the game. You have been warned!

Join Wilfred on his journey to find his lost family when LEGENDS OF ETHERNAL launches on PC/Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch this fall. Be sure to stay tuned to the Natsume Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for more upcoming details on the game~

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Harvest Moon One World

Harvest Moon: One World Pre-Orders

Want to get your hands on a copy of Harvest Moon: One World? Now you can! Pre-order One World from select retailers and receive different pre-order bonuses.

AMAZON (Game Only)

Just want the game? Amazon has you covered.

Amazon.com:
Nintendo Switch version
PlayStation 4 version

Amazon.ca
Nintendo Switch version
PlayStation 4 version

GAMESTOP (Game+Plushie)

Nintendo Switch: Pre-Order Here

PlayStation 4: Pre-Order Here

NISAMERICA (Non-Plushie Bundle)

Love Harvest Moon, but don’t collect plushies? We still have a One World pre-order for you!

We’re once again partnering with NIS America to bring a Harvest Moon: One World Limited Edition

Nintendo Switch: Pre-Order Here

PlayStation 4: Pre-Order Here

LIMITED RUN GAMES (Diorama+Plushie+Game)

We’re partnering with Limited Run Games to provide this amazing music box diorama to Harvest Moon fans! These pre-orders closed on February 7th.

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Cosmic Defenders Natsume Indies

Cosmic Defenders Feedback

Hello Earthlings! Fiery Squirrel and Natsume Inc would love to her about your experiences with our recent Natsume Indies title, Cosmic Defenders!

Whether you’ve played Cosmic Defenders or haven’t yet experienced this 2D fast-paced revolving shooter about a group of unconventional heroes, we want to hear from YOU!

Just fill out Fiery Squirrel’s feedback form and at the end you can snag a free Cosmic Defenders wallpaper to snazz up either your desktop or mobile device!

CLICK HERE to begin.

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Harvest Moon Marriage Candidates One World

Introducing Kanoa

We’re revealing the many eligible bachelors and bachelorettes you’ll be able to woo in Harvest Moon: One World! You’ll find one of each in every town you visit along your journey, each with their own personality quirks.

Kanoa can be found in the oceanside village of Halo Halo, and his laid back personality fits right into this chill culture, even though the local temperature is quite warm!

Harvest Moon: One World launches later this year on PS4 and Switch in North America. Learn more about the pre-order bonuses you can get for One World right here -> Pre-Orders!

Harvest Moon: One World arrives later this year on Nintendo Switch in Europe via Rising Star Games, distributed by Nintendo of Europe.

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Legends of Ethernal Natsume Indies

Legends of Ethernal: Monster Profile

Coming home to discover his parents missing and his home destroyed, our unexpected hero must brave the wilds of Arkanys to find them. Searching high and low, this action-adventure title will bring Wilfred in contact with a myriad of living and dead creatures that inhabit his world!

Bats don’t just live in belfries – they’re a staple pest in your ongoing journey. They’re even featured in many places in Legend of Ethernal’s artwork, as seen above, and chasing poor Wilfred below.

Similar to bats, crows are a regular barrier to progress, and Wilfred’s farm was no doubt regularly harassed by these flying foes. They take on a new, more dangerous twist when he explores further out from his home than he’s ever gone before.

With multiple difficulty levels, gorgeous hand-drawn art, and beautiful, haunting music, LEGENDS OF ETHERNAL sets the scene for a compelling linear story with unique characters. Be sure to stay tuned for when we announce a release date for this Natsume Indies title, coming to PC/Mac, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One.

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Cosmic Defenders Natsume Indies

Cosmic Defenders Patch 1.0.2

Hello Earthlings! A new patch has arrived for our favourite elements of the universe, the Cosmic Defenders.

Changes include:

  • New Shield animations
  • New Win animations
  • Faster shot availability after digging or warping
  • Movement tweaks
  • Bug fixes to correct enemy behaviour in some levels
  • The occasional soundtrack / bonus track that didn’t play / unlock will now properly activate
  • Faster load times
  • D-pad movement added for all controller types
Solo developer Henry walks through Cosmic Defenders’ development and why be chose Natsume as a publisher.

Thank you to everyone who submitted feedback about Cosmic Defenders! We hope these changes improve your enjoyment of the game. A full list of every change can be found on the Fiery Squirrel website.

COSMIC DEFENDERS is available now exclusively on Nintendo Switch! Buy it today on the Switch eShop.

Missed our recent trailer? Now is the perfect time to check it out:

Learn the story of the Cosmic Defenders!
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Harvest Moon One World

Harvest Moon: One World Main Characters

In case you missed them, we introduced both the main female and male characters you’ll be able to play in Harvest Moon: One World!

With an appetite for not only exploring the world but crops he’s never eaten before, he’s setting out on the journey of a lifetime! Along the way, he’ll farm crops, raise animals, solve problems for the local townspeople, and meet many friends – including five eligible bachelorettes that he can woo and start a family with.

Receiving a book about crops that have been lost to time, she’s now ready to take on the world! This energetic lass will be farming up a storm, caring for animals large and small, plus making new friends as she travels between many regions. Perhaps she’ll even fall in love with one of five bachelors she’ll meet along the way…? Only time will tell!

Harvest Moon: One World launches later this year on PS4 and Switch in North America.
Harvest Moon: One World arrives later this year on Nintendo Switch in Europe via Rising Star Games, distributed by Nintendo of Europe.

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Legends of Ethernal Natsume Indies

Legends of Ethernal: Meet the Devs

Our Natsume Indies teams come in sizes bigger and smaller. We’ve talked a lot in the past about how Cosmic Defenders was made by a single developer from a game jam idea, but our recently announced partnership with Lucid Dreams Studio is a little bigger.

Co-founders Maxime Grégoire and Francis Lapierre have quite the pedigree of games under their belt — both joined the gaming dev scene in 2008, and their credits include titles like Tomb Raider, Life is Strange, Just Cause 3, Thief, and multiple games in the Far Cry series. Nice!

Located in the amazing city of Montréal, Québec, Canada, Lucid Dreams is a team of five, each with their own areas of expertise. Legends of Ethernal will be their first title together as a studio, and we’re excited to be working with them on this beautiful and exciting action title.

We’re looking forward to announcing a release date for Legends of Ethernal in the coming weeks – but in the meantime, you can wishlist the game and play the demo by visiting the game’s Steam Page

Join Wilfred on his journey to find his lost family when LEGENDS OF ETHERNAL launches on PC/Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch this fall. Be sure to stay tuned to the Natsume Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for more upcoming details on the game~

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Cosmic Defenders Natsume Indies

Cosmic Defenders Comics Part 2!

“A not-so-long time ago….”

“If they don’t leave, they’re your friend for life!”

Air, Earth, Fire and Water are here to defend the universe and…make friends it seems! Cosmic Defenders is available right now exclusively on Nintendo Switch.

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Classic Titles Throwback Thursday

Natsume Championship Wrestling Has Arrived!

Joining the Switch Online SNES lineup is a classic from yesteryear. Originally launching in 1994, it broke the tradition of other games in the genre by having a wide array of moves and multiple difficulty levels.

Natsume Championship Wrestling wasn’t the first wrestling game to land on the Super Nintendo, but its a consistent fan fave to this day.

Join a roster of quirky characters as you play through exhibition matches or make a run for one of the two coveted championship belts, including a tag team mode!

But don’t be a slacker! These matches won’t last forever and it’s up to you to score the win before time runs out. Are you ready to take on the competition?

NATSUME CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING is available to play right now for all Switch Online subscribers. Want to learn more about Switch Online and its benefits? Click here!