We’ve known for a while that Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town would be getting a Western version (publisher Neos confirmed it after it was revealed in the September 2023 Japanese Direct), but we didn’t know exactly when. Until today! The publisher has finally shared that this one will be coming to Western Switches October 24with limited games managing the physical release.
This one was launched in Japan back in February (with ‘Shiro from Coal Town’ title) and see things take a more mysterious turn than the catchy title of 2022 Shin chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation – An Endless Seven Day Journey-. You and your good friend boi will explore the potentially fictional ‘Coal Town’ as you get stuck into a slice of gaming life with bug hunting, fishing and crafting.
Of course, and it looks beautiful. If the trailer above wasn’t enough, you can find some screenshots below.
Shiro and the Coal Town will launch on the Switch eShop for $39.99 (or your regional equivalent). At launch, the game and its predecessor will be available as a bundle for $49.99 so you can catch up on all of Shin chan’s Switch shenanigans at a discounted price.
We don’t currently have exact details on a physical release date for the west, but Neos has confirmed that it will be available for pre-order on the Limited Run Games website at some point this fall.