Quick answer
Natsume describes the game as an adventure for Harvest Moon fans and newcomers alike, so prior series knowledge is not presented as a requirement.
Evidence checked
- The story begins with a new protagonist raised in Bloomfield.
- The game introduces a new world, villages and love interests.
- The publisher explicitly mentions newcomers in its announcement.
What this does—and does not—confirm
Difficulty, tutorials and accessibility options are not yet detailed, so this answer concerns story continuity rather than challenge level.
This answer covers Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea only. It does not copy schedules, gifts, values, controls or mechanics from earlier Harvest Moon games.
Evidence source
Official publisher announcement: Natsume title announcement — March 11, 2026. Independently summarized and checked on 2026-07-26.