{"id":69088,"date":"2026-07-02T12:52:22","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T03:52:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/?p=69088"},"modified":"2026-07-02T12:53:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T03:53:13","slug":"story-of-seasons-creators-studio-has-a-new-cozy-but-hardcore-fishing-game-due-out-on-october-8-in-japan-for-switch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/news\/story-of-seasons-creators-studio-has-a-new-cozy-but-hardcore-fishing-game-due-out-on-october-8-in-japan-for-switch\/","title":{"rendered":"Story of Seasons\u00a0creator\u2019s studio\u00a0has a new cozy\u00a0but hardcore\u00a0fishing game, due out on October 8 in Japan\u00a0for\u00a0Switch\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Developer Toybox and publisher Imagineer have announced the new title Boku to Tsuri Nikki<\/strong> (which loosely translates to \u201cMy Fishing Diary\u201d), set to launch on October 8 for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in Japan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boku to Tsuri Nikki is dubbed as an authentic freshwater fishing game where players \u201cread the habitat\u201d to locate and catch specific fish across various fishing spots. Featuring more than 100 species of fish, players take on the role of a boy who, after experiencing a mysterious dream, embarks on a \u201cfishing adventure\u201d alongside supernatural companions to lift a curse that is draining the world of its colors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The game’s most notable feature is its attempt to recreate the experience of real-life fishing by having players identify fish habitats. While many fishing games let players aim directly at fish silhouettes in the water, Boku to Tsuri Nikki requires you to first determine which species are present and where they are likely to be found. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Players can fish across\u00a0eight\u00a0different locations, all\u00a0evocative\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0kind of\u00a0scenic landscapes\u00a0you\u2019d\u00a0see in\u00a0Japan. The reveal trailer\u00a0showcases\u00a0environments such as\u00a0a lake\u00a0lined with blooming cherry\u00a0trees, autumn riverbanks, and cool mountain streams.\u00a0Time progresses in-game as you play, with ambient\u00a0sounds\u00a0like flowing rivers and rustling wind creating a\u00a0cozy\u00a0atmosphere that contrasts with\u00a0the more\u00a0\u201cintense\u201d fishing gameplay.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As previously mentioned, the game comes with over 100 fish species to catch, ranging from realistic freshwater fish to fantastical monster-fish affected by the curse. Fishing rods and bait each have unique properties, with some specially designed for particular fishing spots or species. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Developer Toybox is led by Yasuhiro Wada, best known as the creator of the Story of Seasons (Harvest Moon) series. The studio\u2019s previous titles include Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Kid and Path of Mystery, with Wada himself also involved in the new Boku to Tsuri Nikki.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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