Neos Corporation a subsidiary of Tecmira Holdings, Inc., is proud to announce the release of Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town on Steam for worldwide distribution and on Nintendo Switch in Western markets on October 24, 2024 at a price of 29.99 USD/EUR and 39.99 USD/EUR respectively. The title will be on sale on Steam for 26.99 USD/EUR from the launch until November 7, 2024. The game was released in Japan and Asia earlier this year and won the Visual Arts Excellence Award at the CEDEC AWARDS 2024.
A bundle sale will be held on both platforms from the start of sales until November 7, during which time this title and Shin chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation -The Endless Seven-Day Journey, which marks the 3rd anniversary of its release, will be available for purchase at a discounted price of 39.99 USD/EUR on Steam and 49.99 USD/EUR on Nintendo Switch. Additionally, the price of this previous Shin chan title on Steam will be revised from 39.99 USD, 49.99 EUR to 29.99 USD/EUR, matching the price of Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town.
In addition, in partnership with U.S. game publisher Limited Run Games, the game will also be released in a physical version for Nintendo Switch in the U.S. and Europe. This edition will be available for pre-order at LRG's official online store for a limited time this fall.
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.
Keep updated with Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town at the following links
Steam page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2699820/
Official website: https://game.neoscorp.jp/shinchan_coaltown/index_en.html
Official X (former Twitter): https://twitter.com/shinchan_summer