Moonlight Peaks
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Moonlight Peaks

Welcome to your new vampiric life in the magical town of Moonlight Peaks. Raise mystical crops, learn spell-casting and potion-making, and befriend – or even romance – the local werewolves, witches, and mermaids in this heartwarming supernatural life-sim. Eternity awaits!

DEV: Little ChickenPUB: XSEED Games, Marvelous EuropeAppID 2209900
UPDATE PULSEevery ~5d·last 42d ago·7 recent on record

Is Moonlight Peaks still being updated? — the short answer, with the evidence.

96.3
Exceptional

Elixir Rating

88.9% of 2,182 Steam reviews are positive, which after adjusting for sample size gives a reception score of 87.5. The developers have shipped 4 substantial updates in the past six months, adding 8.8.

reception 87.5·support +8.8·Exceptional

Computed from Steam’s own review tally and observable developer activity — never from anyone’s opinion of the game. How this is calculated

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From Steam's own record

Current price

$29.74$34.99−15%

Development

Slowing down

Last heard from developers

42 days ago

Usual rhythm

every ~20.5 days

Substantial updates (6 mo)

4

Current silence

2× normal

Posting has slowed: the developers usually appear every 20.5 days, and it has now been 42. 4 substantial updates landed in the past six months. It is currently 15% below its usual price.

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Our coverage

2 dispatches written from this game’s announcements

patchJul 21, 2026

Moonlight Peaks 1.1.45 Patches Soft Locks, Memory Leaks, and a Broken Achievement

The 1.1.45 patch for Moonlight Peaks arrives as a targeted round of fixes rather than a feature update, with XSEED Luke noting that additional improvements are slated for version 1.2.

What changed

Bug fixes

  • Added a photo-sensitivity warning on first launch.
  • Star signs in the Star Gazing minigame were obscured by black bars on widescreen monitors — now corrected.
  • The Loveage Gift Exchange could soft lock the game; that path is now closed.
  • Animals in Luna's shop were becoming permanently unavailable after a heart event with Pumpkin Head.
  • Weeping Willow respawn rates in the Howling Marshes have been increased to improve late-game access to dark wood.
  • The "Back to the Den" achievement failed to trigger after returning all Vampsters. Players already past that milestone will receive the achievement retroactively after advancing one in-game day.
  • Players who escaped the Recover the Moon quest without completing its objective — and found themselves unable to continue — will automatically advance to the next quest upon starting a new day.

Performance

  • Memory leaks tied to the Bee House and Firefly Sanctuary have been fixed.
  • Mouse input performance improved when many interactables are present.
  • Performance improved with large numbers of Farm Helpers (Furnace, Refiner, etc.).
  • Performance improved when picking up large quantities of items simultaneously.
  • Various text issues corrected.

The patch's retroactive fixes for the Vampsters achievement and the Recover the Moon quest are the most consequential changes for players who have been sitting on broken save states.

patchJul 7, 2026

Moonlight Peaks Launches With Deluxe Edition and Week-One Discount

After years of development, Moonlight Peaks is now available on Steam. Publisher XSEED announced the launch on July 7, 2026, framing it as the full realization of a "sweet-and-spooky" life-simulation experience.

What's included at launch

  • Character creation with what the announcement describes as "creeptastic" customization tools
  • Gothic home building, including control down to floor tiles
  • Farming mechanics covering crops and livestock
  • Romance candidates — previously teased but now accessible in the full release
  • A collectible mechanic centered on "Soul Blobs"

Editions and pricing

Alongside the standard version, a Digital Deluxe Edition is available for $44.97, bundling the base game with a digital art book and digital soundtrack. Both extras will also be sold separately at a later, unspecified date.

For the launch window — July 7 through July 13 — all versions, including the Deluxe Edition, carry a 15% discount on Steam.

For players who have followed the game through its development period, the full release finally opens up the complete roster of systems that were previously out of reach — most notably, the romance candidates the community had been anticipating.

Two years of development

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15 announcements · 4 substantial · 18 months with nothing

Recent Transmissions

30 entries in codex

Community AnnouncementsAug 24, 2026
Patch Notes 1.2.7

Thank you for your continued support and feedback for Moonlight Peaks. We've prepared the 1.2.7 update to address some performance and quest issues.FixesFixed an issue where the “Elections by Moonlight” quest could not be continued. Players…

Community AnnouncementsAug 21, 2026
Patch Notes 1.2.6

Hey Moonlighters!We heard your feedback on the price rebalancing in patch 1.2.3! While the changes were meant to make different ways of making money more viable, they ultimately made earning money more difficult and hurt anyone with a big v…

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Community AnnouncementsAug 20, 2026
Patch Notes 1.2.3

Thank you for your continued support and feedback for Moonlight Peaks. The major 1.2.3 update includes the following updates and improvements.ImprovementsThe Museum now accepts higher quality items, including fish.The red Gramophone is now …

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Community AnnouncementsJul 21, 2026
Patch Notes 1.1.45

Thank you for your continued support and feedback for Moonlight Peaks. We've got another small update today that addresses some performance and quest issues.Bug FixesAdded a photo-sensitivity warning when the game first starts.Fixed an issu…

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Community AnnouncementsJul 16, 2026
Patch Notes 1.1.44

Fixed an issue where the embroidery table was not visible.Fixed an issue where the game could not be loaded after upgrading the player’s house.Fixed tree seeds not being plantable during all seasons.Fixed tree seeds showing incorrect season…

PC GamerJul 15, 2026
Moonlight Peaks review

"A nocturnal farm sim where you're a vampire" is one of the better hooks I've heard lately in a subgenre that's long become overstuffed with too many same-y, saccharine rural community sims. Moonlight Peaks' slightly spooky theme is a welco…

Community AnnouncementsJul 15, 2026
Patch Notes 1.1.41

Thank you all for the support for Moonlight Peaks since launch. We’ve been thrilled with the response, and seeing all your farms and characters has been a delight. We’re actively taking in all your inquiries and working on implementing that…

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PC GamerJul 13, 2026
How to get married in Moonlight Peaks, or divorced, if your undead heart wanders

One of the biggest end goals in a farm sim (other than a massive wine-making operation) is getting married to your favorite townie. Moonlight Peaks lets you really play the field by going on dates with pretty much everyone before you lock d…

Community AnnouncementsJul 10, 2026
Patch 1.1.38

Fixed short freezes every 5-20s Fixed player getting stuck in slow walking animation when exiting doors Fixed soft lock during the "new card" sequence while playing Nokturna

PC GamerJul 10, 2026
How to unlock Samael's romance and begin dating the brooding bartender in Moonlight Peaks

I don't blame you for loading up Moonlight Peaks and saying: "Wait, how are you supposed to date Samael?" The broody bartender is easily the most conventionally attractive guy in town. If you peeked at the datable candidates list for Moonli…

PC GamerJul 10, 2026
Where to find the fallen tree and unblock the waterfall in Moonlight Peaks

During the quest The Mysterious Bay you're going to need to lift a fallen tree in Moonlight Peaks to help your newly-discovered mermaid neighbors rejoin the town proper. After you get the rundown, you might wind up scratching your head over…

Community AnnouncementsJul 9, 2026
Known Issues - July 9th, 2026

Here are some of the known issues we're working on right now!For some of these, you can expect a patch in the next few days. For the rest, we hope to get a patch out next week.

PC GamerJul 7, 2026
How to find all Elvira's clues in her Moonlight Peaks treasure hunt

When Elvira cooks up a little treasure hunt for you in Moonlight Peaks, you may find yourself stumped if you haven't explored too far out of town. A couple of her poetic little hints refer to locations you've got to really pay attention to.…

PC GamerJul 7, 2026
How to go on dates in Moonlight Peaks and start your road to romance

I was pleasantly surprised to find that going on dates in Moonlight Peaks is more involved than your average farm sim. After you extend an invite, your beau will take you out for a little activity featuring some of Moonlight Peaks' minigame…

PC GamerJul 7, 2026
My first 40 days in Moonlight Peaks started off with juicy feuds, but its anemic character writing is starting to show through

new farm sim has launched today and, as is tradition, cozy game enjoyers gather round to ask each other: Is Moonlight Peaks worth it? I'm about 40 days (nights, actually) into my playthrough, so it'll be just a bit longer before I can deliv…

Community AnnouncementsJul 7, 2026
Moonlight Peaks is Available Now!

Move-in day is finally here! Hope you finished packing your coffin because Moonlight Peaks is available today! We’re so thrilled for you all to experience the full breadth of the sweet-and-spooky life we’ve been working on for the past few …

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PC GamerJul 1, 2026
The cozy game launches of July are absolutely stacked with cats, even more than usual

We've survived the June deluge and… Wait, somehow there are even more cozy games launching in July? I've counted up 30 new cozy games worth taking a peek at this month. That's way too many for me or anyone else though, so as usual I've call…

Community AnnouncementsJun 15, 2026
Artist Spotlight: Julia

Hi! I’m Julia, a 3D artist working on props and environments for Moonlight Peaks. I’ll walk you through my process of creating one of our many cozy interiors, from getting the concept all the way to final set dressing. 1. Concept & Blockout…

PC GamerJun 6, 2026
The vampire farm sim I've been anticipating for 3 years just released an even bigger, better demo for everyone to try before it launches next month

Vampire life sim Moonlight Peaks is creeping near but if you can't wait for launch day to play, well, you don't have to: there's a new demo over on Steam right now. My fellow farmlife sim players have been looking forward to this dark but c…

Community AnnouncementsJun 6, 2026
New Demo & Pricing Information!

Did you catch our trailer in the latest Wholesome Direct? With just one month to go until Moonlight Peaks releases, we wanted to give all of you eagerly awaiting move-in day a fresh look at the enchanted world that awaits on July 7. We’re i…

PC GamerMay 12, 2026
This vampire farm sim has Real Housewives of Stardew energy

"Press F to pay respects" is out and now it's "Press A to run away," which is the very first thing I do in vampire-themed farm sim Moonlight Peaks. Dracula is my not-so-dear dad and I'm ditching his castle and his dracul-onian rules to find…

Community AnnouncementsMar 2, 2026
Release Date Trailer!

Moonlight Peaks is releasing on JULY 7th!💜🗓️Release Date: July 7th, 2026🎮Platforms: Steam (Windows + Mac + Steam Deck), Google Play Games, Switch, and Switch 2!Exciting news! After more than three years of development, we are finally rea…

Community AnnouncementsAug 26, 2025
Dev Log: Moonlight Peaks' Portraits

IntroductionHey! It’s Konnie here, and I want to give you all a little sneak peek into the process of creating the portraits for Moonlight Peaks. We use these portraits whenever the player character interacts with NPCs. Initially, we just w…

Community AnnouncementsJun 19, 2025
Dev Log: Moonlight Peaks' 3D Character Pipeline

Moonlight Peaks features a wide range of characters, and we iterated on the development process extensively—undergoing a significant style shift along the way. In this dev log, we’ll walk through that process, our 3D pipeline, the PBR (Phys…

Community AnnouncementsJun 3, 2025
Dev Spotlight: Erik

Introduce yourself, and what do you do in the team! Hello, my name is Erik, and I am currently a Product Owner on Moonlight Peaks. I started at Little Chicken roughly 12 years ago in 2011 as a programming intern. Over the years, I worked on…

Community AnnouncementsOct 31, 2024
🎃 Our Halloween Demo is Now Live! 🎃

Greetings, Moonlighters! We’re working hard to expand the world of Moonlight Peaks with new characters, areas, and much more! In the meantime, to celebrate the spookiest season, we’ve updated our Farming Demo with fresh Autumn visuals just …

Community AnnouncementsOct 8, 2024
Dev Spotlight: Jor

Introduce yourself, and what do you do in the team! My name is Joris, better known as Jor, 10+ years programmer at Little Chicken and Lead Developer on Moonlight Peaks. I’ve set up the core programming layer for the project, including the t…

PCGamesNSep 27, 2024
New spooky Stardew Valley rival is the perfect precursor to Haunted Chocolatier

From the moment I sit down to take Moonlight Peaks for a spin, I'm enchanted by its commitment to the supernatural. Instead of a boring old bed, I rise out of a coffin late in the evening - I'm a vampire, after all. I'm immediately greeted …

Community AnnouncementsMay 30, 2024
Artist Spotlight: Mia

Introduce yourself, and what do you do in the team! My name is Mia, and I’m the Art Director on Moonlight Peaks. Aside from that, I do modelling, particularly buildings and architectural props, set-dressing, and lighting. I've been with Lit…

Community AnnouncementsMay 10, 2024
Moonlight Peaks to be published by XSEED/Marvelous

XSEED Games, the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., today announced an agreement with Dutch developers Little Chicken to publish their in-development supernatural life sim title Moonlight Peaks in North America in 2…