Platforms & controls
Steam & PC: purchase, requirements and controller support
Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea is available on Steam for Windows PC. The US base game was $49.99 when checked October 17, 2026. Its listed requirements include Windows 11 Pro 64-bit, 16 GB RAM and 8 GB free space. A controller is required; keyboard and mouse play is unsupported.
Quick guide
- Confirm that your PC runs the listed 64-bit operating system.
- Compare CPU, GPU and RAM below; leave at least 8 GB free.
- Have a compatible controller ready before launching.
- Open the official Steam listing to check current compatibility and regional pricing.
Open the official Steam game and check the offer
Open Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea on Steam to buy the Windows edition. Check that the listing is app 3591180, published by Natsume, before adding it to your cart. The checked US base-game price is $49.99; use your own region’s final checkout price.
The Steam Special Offer lists the Mooberry Cow Pack as a gift with purchase from October 15 through November 11, 2026. This is an early-purchase offer after release, so it does not require an earlier console preorder. Confirm the offer on the store page before paying. Compare preorder and early-purchase bonuses if you are choosing between platforms.
Compare your PC with the official specifications
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro 64-bit | Windows 11 Pro 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-7200U @ 2.50 GHz | Intel Core i5-12400F @ 3.70 GHz |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 |
| Graphics API | DirectX 12 | DirectX 12 |
| Available storage | 8 GB | 8 GB |
These are the developer-supplied Steam specifications, checked October 17, 2026. They are not frame-rate measurements. A laptop GPU with a similar name is not automatically equivalent to the desktop model listed. No tested “best settings,” 60 fps guarantee or alternative OS support is claimed here.
Prepare a controller before you play
Steam’s listing marks full controller support and separately states that a controller is required. Keyboard and mouse support should therefore be treated as unavailable when deciding whether to buy. A community request for a mod is not evidence that a working mod exists.
- Connect your controller and confirm Steam can see it before opening the game.
- Use the in-game tutorial prompts for the current controller layout. Xbox and PlayStation button labels differ.
- If your purchase depends on playing with keyboard and mouse, wait for an official support change instead of assuming a future mod will solve it.
Choose a platform if your PC falls short
The game is also released for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Compare the two Nintendo versions if portable play matters. The Switch 2 Edition has publisher-listed visual and loading improvements; no direct PC-versus-console performance test was conducted for this guide.
Questions & sticking points
Can I play with keyboard and mouse?
The official Steam notice says no; a controller is required.
Will minimum specifications guarantee 60 fps?
No. The store lists component requirements, without a verified frame-rate target for your particular PC.
Sources & scope
Sources checked October 17, 2026. Gameplay routes are source-based; they have not been playtested by this site. Follow your current quest text and platform’s displayed controls.
- Steam — official game listing — About, system requirements, languages, controller notice, US price and Special Offer
- Natsume — October 15 launch announcement — Pages 1–3; release platforms, features, early purchase pack and DLC roadmap status
- Nintendo — Nintendo Switch 2 Edition — Nintendo Switch 2 features and edition selector