Trade Tales heading to Switch

Trade Tales is now confirmed for release on Switch. The project recently took to Kickstarter where it previously reached its funding target, but now console support support is happening after a stretch goal was reached. That means we’ll be seeing it on Switch down the road.

For those that are unaware, Trade Tales is a mix of modern-life farming sim and entrepreneurial adventures. While you’ll be doing things like farming, you’ll also manage a factory, open a own shop, host events, and more.

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Immerse yourself in a heartwarming journey with “Trade Tales,” a unique life simulation game that seamlessly blends the charm of cozy farming with the excitement of entrepreneurial adventures. Explore a mysterious new town, shape its development, and embark on a quest for self-discovery and prosperity. Your choices will transform your life and influence the town’s growth in ways you never imagined.

Key Features

• Create Your Legacy: Shape your destiny by exploring the town’s rich culture, making friends, and discovering unique talents. Delve into various skills: farming, fishing, mining, ranching, opening a shop, becoming a supplier, working at various jobs, or even becoming a social media influencer! Earn a living and build your dream life just the way you want it to be.”
• Diverse Businesses and Services: From food carts to jewelry stores, create your brand and explore a plethora of business opportunities. Launch your own ventures, offer services, customize your signage, products and expand your empire to unlock new possibilities.

Innovative Features:

• Opening Your Own Business: Diversify your in-game experience by managing various businesses like restaurant, clothing store, bakery, jewelry store, pet shop, convenience store and so much more! Customize your shop’s design, furniture, and signage to carve out a unique entrepreneurial journey.
• Create Your Own Brand: Unleash your creativity with a built-in paint feature. Design your brand’s logo, product packaging, and promotional materials. Advertise your brand through flyers, social media, and billboards for enhanced visibility.
• Acquire Multiple Lands and Properties: Flexibility is key – purchase and develop multiple lands, transforming them into profitable assets. From building apartments to creating commercial spaces, the choice is yours.
• In-Game Smart Phone: Equip yourself with a virtual smartphone featuring useful apps to guide you through daily life. Install apps like social media, maps, online shopping, games, and a stock market app. Take in-game photos and share them on the in-game social media app, allowing friends to interact by giving likes to your posts and become a social media influencer in your virtual world.
• Become a Social Media Influencer: Break new ground by earning in-game currency based on likes/hearts from social media posts. Gain more followers as you progress, reflecting the real-world concept of social media influence.
• Player-Hosted Events: Create unforgettable moments by hosting events in your space. Throw parties, celebrate birthdays, new relationships, graduations, weddings, and more. Invite NPCs to partake in your joyous occasions and make each event truly memorable.
• Stock Market and Investments: Engage in the risky world of stock trading, buying low and selling high, as well as investing in various opportunities for growth and prosperity.
• Rivals: Navigate the challenges of competition with the introduction of rivals. Engage in both business and matters of the heart, testing your strategic acumen and interpersonal skills.
• Life’s Challenges: Face disasters, navigate romantic rivalries, and handle the whims of a greedy mayor. Your problem-solving skills will be put to the test as you manage crises ranging from natural disasters to economic downturns.
• Travel and Leisure: After saving up a considerable amount of money, indulge in the opportunity to travel to different distant cities. Explore new places, meet new people, gain knowledge, and discover new business possibilities, adding a dynamic and enriching dimension to your gameplay.
• Unique End-Game Rewards: The excitement continues after completing the main story. Make life-altering wishes, choosing your path in the game’s dynamic conclusion.
• Your Story, Your Way: Whether you aspire to be a successful entrepreneur, a devoted family person, a politician, a prank artist, or a pet lover, “Trade Tales” offers a personalized experience. Embrace your unique identity as you shape your character’s life.

Plunge into a world where creativity knows no bounds, challenges are opportunities, and the journey is as rewarding as the destination. Dive into a quest to craft your tale, build your brand, and discover the joy of life in “Trade Tales.” Your adventure awaits!

View a trailer for the game below.

Official Trailer

You can support the project on Kickstarter here. Currently it’s estimated to launch in February 2026.