Neos Corporation is excited to announce the release of “Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town” on October 24, 2024. This charming adventure will be available worldwide on Steam and on Nintendo Switch in Western markets, priced at $29.99 USD/EUR on Steam and $39.99 USD/EUR on Nintendo Switch. A launch discount on Steam will offer the game for $26.99 USD/EUR until November 7, 2024. Originally released in Japan and Asia, this game has already earned the Visual Arts Excellence Award at the CEDEC AWARDS 2024.
To celebrate, a special bundle sale will run on both platforms from launch until November 7, featuring “Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town” and “Shin chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation -The Endless Seven-Day Journey-” at a discounted price of $39.99 USD/EUR on Steam and $49.99 USD/EUR on Nintendo Switch. Additionally, the previous Shin chan title will have a permanent price drop to $29.99 USD/EUR on Steam.
In collaboration with Limited Run Games, a physical edition for Nintendo Switch will be available for pre-order in the U.S. and Europe this fall through LRG’s official online store.
Experience a New Adventure in the World of Shin chan
In “Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town,” Shin chan and the Nohara family visit the town of Akita. The game depicts Shin chan’s daily life as he and Shiro experience various things while travelling between the two worlds of reality and a mysterious town. The game can be enjoyed by people of all ages and genders, from “Crayon Shin chan” fans to video game fans who want to experience a full-fledged story.
The Nohara Family Goes to Akita Prefecture!
Hiroshi is sent on a sudden business trip to his native Akita. The Nohara family arrives in a small village near Hiroshi’s parents’ home and rents a traditional Japanese farmhouse. Nestled in this tranquil rural landscape, they begin their carefree and quiet life in the countryside. Shinnosuke’s grandfather, Ginnosuke, teaches him the secrets of countryside games such as bug catching and fishing. In the evenings, everyone enjoys sitting around the sunken hearth to savour delicious Akita dishes. In the village, Shinnosuke interacts with farmers and makes new friends. Every day, he enjoys his life to the fullest until…
Shinnosuke Follows After a Soot-Covered Shiro
One morning, Shiro shows up at the house, covered in soot. As a confused Shinnosuke looks on, Shiro suddenly runs away…! Shinnosuke chases after Shiro, and he notices a mysterious train he’s never seen before. Shinnosuke follows after Shiro and accidentally boards this train.
Welcome to Coal Town
The mysterious train stops in a lively and prosperous town that seems to have been frozen in time since the Showa era. In this town, called Coal Town, energetic working class people go about their daily lives. After meeting a mysterious young girl, Shinnosuke becomes friends with these people. And so begins Shinnosuke’s newest adventure…!
Shin chan’s mysterious daily life begins, as he travels between the two worlds: the village in Akita and Coal Town
STEAM version details:
Target countries: More than 70 countries worldwide.
Text languages: Japanese, English, Spanish, German, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean
Audio languages: Japanese, Chinese, Cantonese, Korean
Text and audio can be selected at startup
Nintendo Switch Western (digital) version details:
Target countries: More than 40 countries worldwide.
Text languages: Japanese, English, Spanish, German.
Audio language: Japanese.
Stay tuned for more on Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town as it heads West October 24th
