IGN DS, among others, has posted news that a completely original Harvest Moon title is headed for the Nintendo DS.
The title is called Rune Factory, and changes up the traditional Harvest Moon formula significantly. Described by the producer as Harvest Moon with a sword, Rune Factory has players capturing monsters, raising them on their farms, and setting out on adventures with them.
Jeux-France has screenshots of the new title. Rune Factory is being developed by the Neverland Company and is slated for a 2006 release in Japan.