Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Kid releasing worldwide this August, demo announced
Spike Chunsoft held a presentation during this year’s Anime Expo where they announced that Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Kid will be receiving a worldwide release. The game is set to launch digitally on Switch on August 6, 2024 for $39.99.
A free downloadable demo of the game will also be made available starting July 30, 2024, a week before the full game releases. It will feature save data transfers, so that players purchasing the full game will be able to pick up right where they left off in the demo.
For more information, check below for an overview of the game as well as a new announcement trailer.
About
A circus troupe comes to Yomogi Town, a rural town in Japan situated between mountains and the ocean. As the son of the circus ringmaster, enjoy a special summer filled with adventures!
All of Yomogi Town and the nature surrounding it are an open world where you can enjoy summer to its fullest. Immerse yourself in nostalgic scenery filled with towering clouds, beautiful sunsets, and the sound of cicadas.
Summer days are always filled with activities like fishing at the river or catching rare bugs in a field. Help the circus succeed and interact with the townspeople if you’d like. Enjoy a night at the summer festival, dancing and watching fireworks. There’s even a train so you can visit a neighboring town.
Your own special summer vacation filled with unique experiences awaits you!
This is the latest work by Kaz Ayabe, creator of several games themed around summer vacation and childhood nostalgia. Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Kid comes to Steam.
Gameplay
Dive into a midsummer adventure in a vast open world!
Experience the freedom and nostalgia of a small country town brought to life in stunning 3D. Our game offers a seamless open-world environment where you can explore without any interruptions or loading screens.
- Immersive Realism – Relive the magic of childhood adventures with lifelike 3D recreations of quaint shopping districts and charming single-car trains.
- Dynamic Environment – Witness the passage of time and changing weather conditions in real-time, adding depth and authenticity to your journey.
- Endless Exploration – Swim in the ocean, scale majestic mountains, or hop on a train to discover neighboring towns. Every corner of this world is yours to explore.
Reconnect with the childhood joys of exploration and create new memories in a world brimming with possibilities.
Here is the Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Kid announcement trailer.
Announcement Trailer
Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Kid was a Japanese-exclusive announcement originally revealed in a Nintendo Direct last year, under the name Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Vacation. It released in Japan on July 28, 2023.
July 30: The demo is officially available, and we have a trailer for that below. Spike Chunsoft also announced the Broadcast Over Sunset DLC along with the Sunset bundle that includes both the main game and DLC.
