The father of Harvest Moon has a new IP coming out.

If Natsume is known for anything, it has to be for their cartoonish farm/life simulator series Harvest Moon.  Combining addictive game mechanics with a wholesome aesthetic styling was par for the course for series creator Yasuhiro Wada and it looks like he may be ready to strike that chord again with an E3 unveiling of Codename: Project Happiness.

“Project Happiness is an IP that is very close to my heart, and stems from years of working on other great titles like the Harvest Moon series,” said Wada.  The project is being developed by TOYBOX, the studio founded by Wada himself; with cooperation with Rising Star Games and Natsume.

The first details of the game will be revealed at a closed doors meetings with select members of the press and gaming industry.  We’ve been assured that the new IP, whose official title will be finalized at a later date, will be “filled with adventure, discovery, and wonder” and will be sure the “warm the hearts of gamers both young and old.”

We’ll be sure to provide as many details as possible during E3 and the months to follow – including platforms.  What do you think the game could possibly be about?  Let us know your thoughts in the comments section.