This article was originally written for TheNintendoVillage.com, a website I founded and ran from 2018 to 2021.

First announced back in 2018, Summer In Mara was one of the games highlighted in Nintendo’s Indie World Showcase earlier this year. Developer and publisher Chibig have now announced the official release date for the game, and it’s arriving later this month - 16 June to be precise.

Here’s the reveal on Twitter, complete with an animated trailer:

Summer in Mara will be released on June 16th for Nintendo Switch and Steam! 🏝️

Discover the new farming adventure, take care of your own island and explore the ocean that surrounds you.

Wishlist the game here -> https://t.co/99lfD23wfx #gamedev | #indiedev | #NintendoSwitch pic.twitter.com/N9bes8JZhX
— Chibig #SummerMara 🏝 (@chibigstudio) May 29, 2020

If you missed what this one is all about, here’s the lowdown from Nintendo’s official game page:

Take care of your own island and explore the ocean in this farming adventure. 'Summer in Mara' mix [sic] farming, crafting and exploring mechanics in a tropical archipelago with a colorful style and strong narrative.
‘Summer in Mara’ is a single-player experience in a calm, relaxing environment, with a handmade look and an exciting narrative. You will be Koa, a little adventurer girl who has to explore the world and discover the secrets that the ocean keeps.
- An open ocean with over 20 islands to explore.
- Customize your own island with buildings, crops and farm animals.
- Over 25 characters to meet and befriend.
- More than 300 quests to make Mara a better place.
- Day and night cycle that have an effect on the world with climatic events.

Looking forward to this one? Let us know down in the comments!

Source: Twitter