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The Hearth & Harbour Takes Part in the Story Rich Showcase!

The Hearth and Harbour · published 6 Jun 2026, 18:00 UTC

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Clear the table and set everyone's places, because we've got some exciting news from the Story Rich Showcase! First and foremost, we announced that the game would be arriving in 2026 - that's right - this year!

Watch the dev update for the latest on The Hearth & Harbour as we explore the town of Lewthport and the community within:

You are an immigrant, Kit Purcell, seeking for a new life in Lewthport by starting your own restaurant. Every month you'll have to pay the rent, but with good food and good company, you'll be able to create a restaurant beloved by the community.

Each morning you'll go shopping for ingredients, and meet some of the townsfolk - stock up for the dishes you want to prepare for the day. You might even do a little exploring within the town, while you're at it!

With your trusty chef Cyril by your side, you'll be able to create delicious dishes and cater to your customers' needs when midday rolls around. If your menu's looking a little bare, making friends with the townsfolk will unlock more dishes for you to cook!

You'll also be able to decorate the restaurant to your liking - choose to make it fancy, comforting, or maybe something in-between. The choices you make in your decorations will attract different types of clientele.

If you want to visit the same world as Lewthport before you experience The Hearth & Harbour, why not play The Pale Beyond, which is also set in the same universe?

And be sure to wishlist The Hearth & Harbour if you haven't already so you can keep up-to-date with all the latest news!

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