Duck Side of the Moon Lands on PS5 November 17
Starbrew Games brings its cozy cosmic adventure to PlayStation 5 alongside a free Homegrown gardening update.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Gardening
Starbrew Games will release Duck Side of the Moon on PlayStation 5 on November 17, 2026, the same day the free Homegrown update launches across all platforms. The cozy cosmic adventure follows Doug, an overworked duck who crashes into an unfamiliar corner of the galaxy.
Why it matters
The release extends a game already available on PC and Nintendo Switch to Sony's console. The update adds gardening content for players who want a relaxed, low-pressure experience with no combat or death.
The PS5 launch and Homegrown update both arrive November 17, 2026, with the update free on all platforms. The source does not specify PS5 pricing or whether the console version includes any platform-exclusive content.
The players
Starbrew Games
Starbrew Games is the developer behind Duck Side of the Moon and the Homegrown update.
The details
Homegrown unlocks roughly halfway through the adventure, letting players plant seeds, grow and harvest crops, meet new characters, collect chromas, and customize furniture, walls, and spaceship options. Players who have completed the game can load an existing save to access the new content, while newcomers must progress further before reaching it.
Timeline
November 17, 2026: Duck Side of the Moon launches on PlayStation 5 and the Homegrown update goes live on all platforms.
Market Landscape
The PS5 version extends a title already on PC and Nintendo Switch to Sony's console, following a common pattern of cozy indie games reaching the major platforms in stages. Pairing the launch with a free major content update is a retention approach that gives existing owners a reason to return.
Owners on PC or Nintendo Switch can start the free Homegrown update on their existing saves, while PS5 buyers will need to reach the midpoint of the adventure before unlocking the gardening content. Players can use the update's seed, crop, and furniture systems as a low-pressure way to unwind after work.
The takeaway
Cozy games with no combat or death offer a low-stakes way to build routines, and the Homegrown update gives players planting and decorating goals beyond the main story.
Further reading
Explore more about Gardening tips and trends alongside the game's new farming features.
