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XSEED Games Confirms Nintendo Switch™ Release for Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town

First Title in Fan Favorite Farm/Life Simulation Series to Launch on Nintendo Switch™ in North America

Torrance, Calif. – July 4, 2019 – XSEED Games, the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., is delighted to announce today that STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of Mineral Town, is confirmed for release in North America. The long-awaited return to one of the most beloved entries in the original farm/life simulation franchise, known in Japan as Bokujo Monogatari, is also the first mainline title in the series to be released for the Nintendo Switch™ platform.

Originally released for the Nintendo Game Boy Advance in 2003, STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of Mineral Town is a complete remake that will let series fans revisit the charming world of Mineral Town, while also introducing it to a new generation of farmers. In this peaceful setting, players will grow crops, take care of animals, and build relationships with villagers.

The new trailer released in Japan introducing farming and life in Mineral Town can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/7tRjuMBD2jE.

STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of Mineral Town will be published by XSEED Games in North America on Nintendo Switch™, and will be published for release in Japan by Marvelous, Inc. The game will launch in Japan on October 17, 2019, the North America launch date will be confirmed at a later time. This game has not yet been rated for Nintendo Switch™ by the ESRB.

More information about XSEED Games' products can be found at www.xseedgames.com. Fans can also follow XSEED Games on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Twitch and get in depth info from their developer blog on Tumblr.

About XSEED Games
XSEED Games is the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Marvelous, Inc., which is a publicly traded company listed in the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Formed in 2004 and located in Torrance, California, XSEED Games publishes interactive entertainment content for PC and consoles from the Marvelous portfolio as well as from a wide variety of third-party partners. Whether it's Marvelous properties such as STORY OF SEASONS (Bokujo Monogatari), SENRAN KAGURA, and Rune Factory, or third-party titles such as the Corpse Party, AKIBA'S TRIP, and The Legend of Heroes: Trails series, XSEED Games has grown its reputation among gamers with its critically acclaimed localizations and commitment to fans, remaining ever dedicated to its “indie spirit, player-first” approach.

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