Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam alongside its previously announced Switch version, western publishers XSEED Games and Marvelous Europe announced.
In Europe, the game will be available in both standard and limited editions for all consoles. The limited edition includes a collector’s box, sticker sheet, A5-size notebook, and A3-size poster.
Here is an overview of the game, via the publishers:
About
Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life revisits the tranquil community of Forgotten Valley where the protagonist fulfills their father and his friend Takakura’s dream of running a farm. As the seasons go by, they will find their lifelong partner, raise a child together, and watch them grow up. Will their child carry on the family’s farm legacy or find their calling somewhere else? Only time will tell…
An unforgettable tale of friendship, family, and farming blooms back to life for a new generation. Originally released for the Nintendo GameCube (and later the PlayStation 2), the Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life remake introduces a plethora of new events, enhanced festivals, a cornucopia of never-before-seen crops, and even more recipes to cook. Returning fans will find plenty of exciting updates to Forgotten Valley, while newcomers to the series will discover the joys of cozy farm life and the extraordinary characters that make this series shine.
Key Features
- Befriend the Residents of Forgotten Valley – Find new friends among the charming cast of characters in the tranquil town of Forgotten Valley and get to know them through all-new events!
- Establish Your Homestead – Live a carefree life on the farm growing crops and raising animals. Raise even cuter animals, new hybrid crops and build upgradeable facilities.
- Your Story, Your Way ‒ With the option to play as a male, female, or non-binary protagonist, as well as all eligible marriage candidates available for romance regardless of that choice, you can truly be who you want to be.
- Fall in Love, Start a Family, and Build Precious Memories – Watch your child grow into adulthood as the years pass! Will they inherit the farm? Or will they find their calling somewhere else?
- A Wonderful Life for a New Generation – Revisit a beloved story as never before, with reimagined visuals, animations, and additional updates to bring A Wonderful Life to a new generation.
Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life is due out for Switch on January 26, 2023 in Japan, and for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC via Steam in summer 2023 in the west. At this point, it is unknown if the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC versions will launch at the same time as the Switch version in Japan.
Watch a new trailer below.
