Moonlight Peaks Updates

All updates

Chronological index — watchlist plus archive (18 rows). Each item links to its own dated article URL; titles match fresh/events.json only.

• upcoming2026-08-28
  Physical Switch 2 Edition announced for Europe

  Confirmed — Marvelous Europe PR (June 6, 2026, reconfirmed July 2026): Physical Nintendo Switch 2 Edition launching across Europe on August 28, 2026 at €49.99 / £44.99. Includes collectible sticker sheet featuring fan-favourite residents + digital soundtrack. Europe-only physical SKU; no Americas physical announced. https://marvelousgames.com/news/moonlight-peaks-invites-you-to-go-goth-in-frightfully-fun-new-demo-available-today-on-windows-pc-and-nintendo-switch/

• upcoming2026-07-09
  Asia Switch / Switch 2 launch (Clouded Leopard)

  Confirmed — Clouded Leopard PR: Asia Nintendo Switch / Switch 2 Edition launches July 9, 2026 (2 days after Americas/Europe). Supports Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, and Japanese subtitles. J-Anime Style portrait toggle in Asia demo. https://www.cloudedleopardent.com/en/news/9038/

• upcoming2026-07-07
  Moonlight Peaks launches July 7, 2026

  Confirmed — Steam planned release date + moonlightpeaks.com: Steam (PC/Mac), Nintendo Switch / Switch 2, Google Play Games. ESRB T on consoles/mobile per Marvelous USA June 6 PR. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2209900/Moonlight_Peaks/ · https://www.moonlightpeaks.com/

• upcoming2026-07-07
  15% launch-week discount (July 7–14)

  Confirmed — Marvelous USA June 6 PR: 15% off all platforms for the first seven days after July 7 launch (Steam, Google Play Games, Nintendo). Standard price $34.99; Switch 2 edition $39.99. https://marvelous-usa.com/2026/06/06/moonlight-peaks-invites-you-to-go-goth-in-frightfully-fun-new-demo-available-today-on-windows-pc-and-nintendo-switch/

• archive2026-07-04
  Moonlight Peaks climbs eShop pre-load charts

  Reported — Nintendo Everything July 4, 2026 Switch eShop charts: Moonlight Peaks at #16 overall and #3 on the download-only chart with pre-loads active ahead of July 7 launch. https://nintendoeverything.com/nintendo-switch-eshop-charts-july-4-2026/ · https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/moonlight-peaks-switch/

• archive2026-07-04
  Steam store updates romance roster to two dozen

  Confirmed — Steam store page (July 2026) describes "two dozen romanceable characters" across the seven supernatural families — scale update ahead of July 7 launch; individual names still verified at retail. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2209900/Moonlight_Peaks/

• live2026-07-03
  Fanatical authorized Steam key pre-purchase live

  Reported — Fanatical lists Moonlight Peaks as an authorized Steam key retailer with pre-purchase available; keys redeem on Steam at launch. Same $34.99 USD MSRP with potential store-specific discounts. https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/moonlight-peaks

• live2026-07-03
  Nintendo Download spotlight features Moonlight Peaks

  Confirmed — Nintendo eShop pre-order listings live for July 7 launch; Nintendo Everything July 2, 2026 North America Nintendo Download roundup lists Moonlight Peaks ($34.99 Switch / $39.99 Switch 2 Edition, available July 7). https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/moonlight-peaks-switch/ · https://nintendoeverything.com/nintendo-download-july-2-2026-north-america-rhythm-heaven-groove-moonlight-peaks-more/

• archive2026-07-02
  Moonlight Peaks leads July 2026 cozy release calendars

  Reported — GamesRadar July 2026 release schedule and upcoming indie/Switch 2 roundups highlight Moonlight Peaks (July 7) among top cozy launches; PC Gamer "New cozy games in July" feature names it the month's most wishlisted cozy title. https://www.gamesradar.com/video-game-release-dates/ · https://www.pcgamer.com/games/new-cozy-games-july-2026/

• archive2026-06-29
  Switch 2 Edition eShop file size smaller than Switch

  Reported — Nintendo eShop listings via Nintendo Everything audit: Switch 4.2 GB vs Switch 2 Edition 3.7 GB — Switch 2 smaller despite higher resolution, likely due to more efficient texture compression. US store estimates may differ pre-launch. https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/moonlight-peaks-nintendo-switch-2-edition-switch-2/ · https://nintendoeverything.com/nintendo-switch-2-and-switch-file-sizes-rhythm-heaven-groove-moonlight-peaks-more/

• archive2026-06-28
  Demo players discover cat shapeshift form

  Reported — moonlightpeaks.com and Marvelous PR confirm shapeshifting into multiple forms (not bat-only); preview coverage and demo footage show a black-cat transformation — whether potion-gated or permanent ability unconfirmed pre-launch. https://www.moonlightpeaks.com/ · https://www.gamesradar.com/new-pc-games/

• archive2026-06-23
  French not supported at launch — community feedback

  Confirmed — Steam language table lists English, German, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese only — no French interface or subtitles. Steam community threads request French support pre-launch. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2209900/Moonlight_Peaks/ · https://steamcommunity.com/app/2209900/discussions/0/562532756309205550/

• archive2026-06-12
  Asia Switch demo on eShop + J-Anime Style (Asia)

  Confirmed — Clouded Leopard PR June 12, 2026: Nintendo eShop demo live; J-Anime Style portrait toggle in demo (Asia distribution). Demo save data does not transfer to retail (Asia official). Not confirmed for Americas — https://www.cloudedleopardent.com/en/news/10249/

• archive2026-06-09
  Android pre-registration opens on Google Play

  Confirmed — Google Play listing live for Moonlight Peaks (com.xseed.moonlightpeaks) with pre-register ahead of July 7, 2026 launch; no Android demo per moonlightpeaks.com. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xseed.moonlightpeaks · https://www.droidgamers.com/news/supernatural-sim-moonlight-peaks/

• live2026-06-06
  Free demo on Steam & Nintendo eShop

  Confirmed — Marvelous USA June 6, 2026 PR + Steam announcement: character creator, resident interactions, embroidery, flower arranging, fishing, homestead crafting/materials. Americas demo from June 6; Asia Nintendo eShop demo from June 12 (Clouded Leopard PR). Demo only on Steam and eShop per moonlightpeaks.com. https://marvelous-usa.com/2026/06/06/moonlight-peaks-invites-you-to-go-goth-in-frightfully-fun-new-demo-available-today-on-windows-pc-and-nintendo-switch/

• archive2026-06-06
  Wholesome Direct 2026 — demo, trailer & pricing

  Confirmed — Marvelous USA + Marvelous Europe PR: Wholesome Direct 2026 trailer, new demo on Steam/eShop, $34.99 / Switch 2 $39.99, 15% Nintendo pre-order (Americas), $5 Switch→Switch 2 Upgrade Pack, Europe physical Switch 2 edition Aug 28, 2026 (https://marvelous-usa.com/2026/06/06/moonlight-peaks-invites-you-to-go-goth-in-frightfully-fun-new-demo-available-today-on-windows-pc-and-nintendo-switch/).

• archive2025-08-20
  Gamescom 2025 hands-on coverage

  Preview — trade-show hands-on write-ups (MonsterVine preview audit); not an official publisher post.

• archive2025-03-06
  PAX East hands-on preview

  Preview — PCGamesN PAX East preview: Fiona mailbox quests, night loop, bat form (https://www.pcgamesn.com/moonlight-peaks/pax-east-preview/).