Highlights
- Stone Age farming sim Roots of Pacha will be released on Switch and PlayStation on November 28, 2023, offering a unique twist on the genre.
- Developer Soda Den plans to add new content to the game alongside the console release, including new animals to tame and a romanceable character.
- Roots of Pacha's Stone Age spin on farming sims looks to capitalize on the genre's popularity, built by other popular farming sims like Stardew Valley and Harvest Moon.
Stone Age Stardew Valley-like game Roots of Pacha has officially revealed the release date for the Switch and PlayStation versions of the game. The farming simulation game from developer Soda Den takes a unique spin on the genre, whisking players back to the Stone Age to befriend creatures like woolly mammoths and wild boars. Alongside Roots of Pacha's release on Steam earlier this year, Soda Den also confirmed the game would be coming to consoles at a later date. Now, the developer has revealed when console players can join in the Stone Age fun.
Roots of Pacha's launch saw a rocky start for the game with developer Soda Den dealing with a dispute with then-publisher Crytivo. Conflicts over the rights to the farming sim were at the core of the divide between the two Roots of Pacha studios, with Soda Den and Crytivo working together on the game for several years. Crytivo would ultimately part ways with Soda Den, leaving the Roots of Pacha developer taking on the role of publisher for the newly-released game. Now, Soda Den's next step for the game will see the Stone Age farming sim brought to Switch and PlayStation.
A new trailer for Roots of Pacha has officially confirmed the release date for the game's console versions. Roots of Pacha will launch on PS4, PS5, and Switch on November 28 alongside a new update to the Steam version. The trailer shows off a variety of mini-games included in Roots of Pacha's base game including the snowball fight, tug of war, and rhythm-based mini-games. Roots of Pacha is also planned to release on Xbox at an unknown date in 2024.
When is Roots of Pacha Releasing on Switch and PlayStation?
- November 28, 2023
Roots of Pacha's first major post-launch update is expected to add a plethora of new content to the farming sim. A developer post shared to the game's Steam page shows off a new animal for players to tame with the Aurochs, as well as a new romanceable character. The friend system will be receiving an update with NPCs sometimes sending gifts to players who have increased their friendship level. Roots of Pacha will also add mushroom growing and meat gathering as new features with the update.
Roots of Pacha joins a plethora of other games looking to capitalize on the massive popularity of the farming sim genre. Games like Stardew Valley and Harvest Moon have helped to popularize the genre, inspiring recent games like Ova Magica and the upcoming Fae Farm. JRPG juggernaut Square-Enix would even give its own take on a farming sim, crossing farming with RPGs with last year's Harvestella. Roots of Pacha will bring its unique spin on the farming genre to consoles when the PlayStation and Switch versions debut in November.
Roots of Pacha is available now for PC with Switch, PS4, and PS5 versions releasing on November 28.
