Summary
Fae Farmis coming to PlayStation and Xbox on October 22, Phoenix Labs has revealed. The Canadian studio announced this upcoming wave of ports mere weeks followingFae Farm’s first anniversary.
Fae Farmis an indiefarming sim with combat, romance, and RPG mechanics, which makes it conceptually similar toStardew Valley. It was originally released for the Nintendo Switch and PC in early September 2023.
Fae Farm PlayStation and Xbox Ports Announced
Phoenix Labs has now revealed that its latest game is coming to even more platforms, having just confirmed it for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. The PlayStation and Xbox versions ofFae Farmare scheduled to debut on October 22. That’s also the date when the game will launch on the Microsoft Store. PC gamers have so far only been able to purchase theindie farming simvia Steam and the Epic Games Store. Although its Xbox Store page is still not live, PlayStation users can alreadypre-orderFae Farmfrom the PS Storefor $29.99.
Fae Farm to Offer Full Cross-Play Across All Platforms
Aside from launching via Nintendo’s eShop, the Switch version ofFae Farmalso had a physical release back in September 2023. It is presently unclear whether the upcoming Xbox and PlayStation ports will follow suit. What’s certain is that they will include all of the freepost-launch content thatFae Farmhas receivedto date. Likewise, Phoenix Labs confirmed that its farming sim will offer full cross-play support across all platforms. This should facilitate the process of assembling co-op multiplayer parties, which can be up to four players strong inFae Farm.
Fae Farm’s two big expansions,Coasts of CroakiaandSkies of Azoria, will still be sold separately on PlayStation and Xbox. According to the game’s PS Store listing, these DLC packs will be included in the farming sim’s Deluxe Edition, which will retail for $44.99. Phoenix Labs previously committed to only two post-launch expansions, making it unclear whether the game will receive any more big content additions.
Either way,Fae Farm’s upcoming ports promise to expand Xbox and PlayStation consoles' libraries of compelling farming sims. The game itself currently boasts “Mostly Positive” reviews on Steam and a “Strong” OpenCritic rating, with the latter being derived from an aggregate score of 75 and a 60% reviewer recommendation rate.Fae Farmpreviously received a free trial version on both the Switch and PC, though it remains to be seen whether this demo is also on its way to PlayStation and Xbox.
Fae Farm
WHERE TO PLAY
Escape to the world of Fae Farm and create your own cozy home in the enchanted world of Azoria. As you nurture and grow your homestead, you’ll get to meet charming characters, foster deep relationships and discover ways to infuse magic into everything you do. Customize your character, master the arts of crafting, cooking, potion-making and discover so much more.Unfold the mysteries of the island on your own or with up to three other players. You can invite your family and friends or visit their homestead to progress together, playing beside you or online. As the seasons change, you’ll be able to unlock new areas and restore the world around you. Embark on a ship and set sail to Azoria, there’s a magical world waiting for you!
