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Village in the Shade Discord: Publisher and Player Communities
NIS America’s Discord is a publisher community that can help you find other Village in the Shade players.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
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Village in the Shade Official Website and Store Links
The official English Village in the Shade website is operated by NIS America, with a separate Japanese site from Nippon Ichi Software.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
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Village in the Shade Reddit: Reviews, Help, and Spoiler Etiquette
Reddit discussions can help you compare player impressions of Village in the Shade, but they are not official patch notes.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
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Village in the Shade Achievements: 52 Goals and Mode Requirements
Steam lists 52 Village in the Shade achievements.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
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Village in the Shade Character Customization: Hair and Clothing
Village in the Shade offers hair and clothing choices, with more changes reported through a wardrobe.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
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Village in the Shade Combat: Night Encounters and Preparation
Village in the Shade includes nighttime supernatural encounters, and some involve using tools against specific enemies.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
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Village in the Shade Copper Mold: Shop Reports and Upgrade Checks
Community references identify the Copper Mold as a tool-upgrade item and point to Sazanka’s General Store, with a reported price of 1,000 yen.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
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Village in the Shade Fish Locations: Choosing the Right Fishing Spot
Village in the Shade has several fishing areas, so one village river is not the answer for every species.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
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Village in the Shade Guide: Farming, Mining, and Beginner Tips
A Village in the Shade guide to farming, animal care, hunting permits, quarry shortcuts, friendships, modes, and later milestones.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
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Village in the Shade House Upgrades, Furniture, and Planning
Village in the Shade lets you furnish your home and develop the surrounding farm.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
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How Long Is Village in the Shade? Story and Completion Time
The developers estimated about 60 to 80 hours for Village in the Shade’s story, with more than 100 hours possible when pursuing its optional content.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
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How to Catch Yamame Trout in Village in the Shade
For Yoh’s Yamame Trout request, a documented player route uses the Mountain Foot Fishing Spot.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
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Village in the Shade Map: Kagatsu Areas and Travel Planning
Village in the Shade takes place in Kagatsu and its surrounding countryside, including farming areas, fishing routes, and the quarry.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
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Village in the Shade Multiplayer Guide: Co-op, Online Features, and Solo Play
Village in the Shade is listed as a single-player game, with no announced shared-farm, split-screen, or online co-op mode in the checked official feature list.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
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Village in the Shade Farm Layout: Practical Planning Tips
A useful Village in the Shade farm layout keeps everyday chores and walking manageable while leaving room for later projects.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
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Village in the Shade Save Location: Windows Folder and Backups
Village in the Shade’s Windows Steam Cloud metadata points to the Honogurashinoniwa folder under Nippon Ichi Software, Inc in Roaming AppData.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
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Village in the Shade Sunshine Mode: Peaceful Play and Unlock Guide
Learn when to choose Village in the Shade Sunshine Mode, how Peaceful Life Mode works, and which birthday and farmland requirements differ.
Last updated: 10/28/2026
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Village in the Shade Yokai Guide: How to Defeat the Grass Yokai
Grass Yokai footage shows a player inspecting suspicious vegetation and using a sickle during the encounter.
Last updated: 10/28/2026