Nippon Ichi Software forecasts return to profit as Village in the Shade sells 200,000 copies in Japan
Nippon Ichi Software has revised its fiscal 2027 forecast to predict a return to profitability, driven by the strong sales of its new farming simulator, Village in the Shade. The game sold over 200,000 units in Japan within one month, leading to a significant stock price increase. The company plans to expand its original IP strategy with upcoming releases, including GOBBLE and Prinny Party: Going Overboard!, while reducing reliance on contract development work.