New Open-World Cozy Game Coming to PS5 on November 17

PlayStation 5 will get a new open-world game called Duck Side of the Moon, a wholesome adventure that has already earned over 95% positive user reviews on Steam. The PlayStation 5 version will also launch alongside a massive update that lets players turn Duck Side of the Moon into a cozy farming sim set in space.

Developed by a small team at Starbrew Games, Duck Side of the Moon first launched on PC in May 2026. Since then, the developers have been working on a major content update that is now arriving with the game's PS5 debut. Titled Homegrown, the update adds several interesting features, including an entirely new area, a fresh storyline, and the ability to grow and harvest plants. Needless to say, all these new features will be available on the PS5 version from day one.

Duck Side of the Moon Arrives on PS5 on November 17

• Genre: Open-World, Cozy, Exploration
• Developer: Starbrew Games
• Co-op: Not supported (Duck Side of the Moon is a single-player game)

Players can already wishlist Duck Side of the Moon on the PlayStation Store, though its price has yet to be revealed. However, based on its current Steam price, the game will likely cost $19.99 USD. In terms of gameplay, Duck Side of the Moon is a laid-back open-world sci-fi game where players can freely explore a cozy environment, search for resources, and uncover secrets. They can also customize their spaceship with new furniture and decorations.

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Lucky for fans of cozy games with deep customization features, Duck Side of the Moon's PS5 release comes with a brand-new system called chromas. According to the developer, this system lets players change the color of nearly everything inside their spaceship, from decorative items to walls and floors. When they aren't personalizing their homes, players can craft new gadgets, unlock outfits for the protagonist, a space duck named Doug, or simply explore the world, meet new NPCs, and complete quests.

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Duck Side of the Moon's galaxy is yours to enjoy at your own pace.

There is no shortage of open-world games on PS5, and many of them fall into the cozy or wholesome category. However, Duck Side of the Moon seemingly wants to fill a gap for a game that puts absolutely no pressure on players to progress and features no combat mechanics. Starbrew Games says, Duck Side of the Moon's galaxy is yours to enjoy at your own pace. In fact, the game deliberately encourages players to take their time and look behind every corner before moving on to the next section.

Duck Side of the Moon's overwhelmingly positive user reviews on Steam could be a sign that it can find a loyal player base on PS5 too. Critics have also enjoyed the game, with OpenCritic data suggesting that most outlets have given it an average score of 7 or higher out of 10. Of course, none of this guarantees the game's success on a new platform, and it remains to be seen how PS5 players who enjoy cozy open-world games will rate Duck Side of the Moon when it finally launches.

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