Chesterfield, UK – January 20, 2025 – International publisher Funbox Media Ltd is thrilled to announce that the heartwarming visual novel Please Be Happy will be receiving a physical retail release for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 on 27 March 2026. Developed by Studio Élan, Please Be Happy is a gentle, emotional narrative about learning to trust, finding belonging, and discovering happiness in unexpected places. Previously available digitally, this marks the first time the beloved title will be offered as a boxed retail edition for console players.
About the game:
Please Be Happy is a comfy, slice-of-life visual novel set in a fictional version of Wellington, New Zealand.
Born as a fox in the forest of Korea, Miho carries with her the memory of a traveller who showed her kindness and spoke of home. Now more human than fox, Miho has spent a long, long time searching for her person. She arrives by airship to Wellington, one of the jewels of the floating island of New Zealand.
Despite her years spent observing humans, she still has a lot to learn about their culture and society. She’s made a living so far as a thief, her heightened senses allowing her to easily take advantage of people. She’s also seen a lot of the worst of what mankind has to offer.
It’s only after meeting Juliet, the owner of a small library, and Aspen, an aspiring novelist, that Miho starts to understand what kindness is, and that there’s more than just the bad stuff when it comes to people.
Features:
• Over 220,000 words.
• Character designs and CG’s by Kobuta, with additional art by adirosa.
• 2 different routes with 2 happy endings in each.
Reviews:
✦ 92% - “Beautifully realized world and setting, wonderfully written plot with lovely characters, gorgeous visual and auditory presentation, high replayability. Please Be Happy wears its heart on its sleeve, making for a truly moving VN experience.” – Audra Bowling – RPGFan.com
✦ 4.5/5 - “Between its gorgeous presentation and sentimental script, Please Be Happy might just be the most uplifting and heartfelt story I’ve taken in all year, full stop.” – Aaron Peterson – Geek to Geek Media
✦ 9/10 - “Please Be Happy stands out for its more intimate theme, tackling slightly heavier topics and delving into them while using its world to create and explore new pains that may be a reflection of what we experience in our reality.” – Kat Oliveira – NintendoBoy
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About Funbox Media Ltd
Funbox Media Limited, established in 2010 and located in Chesterfield, UK, is a licensed third-party developer, publisher, and distributor for all physical, digital, and mobile gaming platforms. Originally focusing on casual, affordable games, Funbox widened its catalogue by bringing to market established brands such as the hit TV game show The Cube, Super Street, Warhammer 40,000, Waifu Uncovered and the Pretty Girls series, alongside its existing impressive portfolio of titles. Distributing across the globe and with over 60 years of combined experience, Funbox Media Ltd is an established and reliable partner in the video games industry.
For more information about Funbox Media Ltd and their products please visit Funbox Media website