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New Game Announcement

The highly popular character franchise, Sumikko Gurashi™, is set to launch its latest gaming installment titled Sumikko Gurashi: Create Your Wonderful Sumikko Island for Nintendo Switch™ in Winter 2025. Announced by Nippon Columbia Co., Ltd., headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo, the new game promises to captivate both young and adult fans alike.

Since its debut in 2012, Sumikko Gurashi, created by San-X Co., Ltd., has charmed audiences with its unique theme of comfort found in the corners, featuring slightly negative yet lovable characters. The series has expanded its reach beyond Japan to various countries, including Asia, the United States, and Europe, continuing to grow its fanbase. The upcoming title is an addition to the Sumikko communication series, following the release of Sumikko Gurashi: It's Comfortable Here on the Nintendo 3DS in 2014.

Game Overview

Collaborative Island Building

In this exciting new game, players will embark on an adventure on an uninhabited island where they will work alongside the Sumikko characters to construct a cozy and inviting paradise. Players will fulfill requests from the Sumikko characters while gathering resources on the island to build structures and ornamental items. Farming activities will also allow players to grow fruits and vegetables, creating a personalized island experience.

Seasonal Island Development

The game features a dynamic seasonal system—spring, summer, autumn, and winter—each affecting the island's aesthetics and available materials. The Sumikko characters value the seasonal changes, encouraging players to design and develop island amenities that resonate with the different times of the year. Sumikko Gurashi aficionados will be tasked with creating a comforting environment that pleases these endearing characters year-round.

Irresistible Sumikko Antics

Players will enjoy watching the Sumikko characters engaging in delightful activities, such as swinging on swings or enjoying cherry blossom viewing with dango snacks. The unique interactions will provide moments of joy, and players can capture these cute behaviors and create lasting memories in their in-game photo albums, allowing them to revisit these charming instances anytime.

Extensive Customization Options

The game is packed with a variety of placement items and costumes featuring endearing designs. From designing cute buildings to dressing the characters in numerous outfit options, players can experience Sumikko Gurashi's whimsical world from different angles creatively.

A Delightful Experience

Sumikko Gurashi: Create Your Wonderful Sumikko Island offers players a chance to immerse themselves in this charming universe, where studying the ever-changing seasons provides inspiration and joy as they witness Sumikko characters living out their daily lives. Enthusiasts can participate in island development, whether by gently observing or lending a helping hand, creating a delightful experience.

Nippon Columbia is also planning to release the game not only in Japan but also in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and South Korea, ensuring that a wider audience can share in the joy of this anticipated title.

Product Details

• - Title: Sumikko Gurashi: Create Your Wonderful Sumikko Island
• - Genre: Sumikko Communication
• - Platform: Nintendo Switch
• - Modes/Players: TV Mode / 1 Player, Table Mode / 1 Player, Handheld Mode / 1 Player
• - Release Date: Winter 2025
• - Price: ¥6,380 (excluding tax ¥5,800)
• - Rating: CERO A (All Ages)
• - Copyright: ©2025 San-X Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. ©2025 NIPPON COLUMBIA CO., LTD.

For more updates, players and fans can visit the official website of Nippon Columbia here. Let’s get ready for an enchanting winter with the newest Sumikko Gurashi adventure!

About Nippon Columbia

• - Company: Nippon Columbia Co., Ltd.
• - Location: 6-10-12 Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
• - CEO: Yoshitaka Domon
• - Business Scope: Production, promotion, and sales of music and game software, as well as management of music artists.
• - Website: columbia.jp