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Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life Sprouts up on PC and Console in North America on June 27

XSEED Games Shares Charming New Papercraft Trailer Showcasing a Life Well-lived in the Upcoming Farm/Life Sim


TORRANCE, Calif. — Jan. 25, 2023 — XSEED Games, the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., today announced STORY OF SEASONS: A Wonderful Life will release on June 27, 2023, for Windows PC via Steam, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and the Nintendo Switch™ system. STORY OF SEASONS: A Wonderful Life is a reimagining of the farm/life sim fan favorite on modern consoles. The title is available for physical pre-purchase for consoles on the XSEED Games Store and participating retailers for a MSRP of $49.99 for the standard edition, and a premium bundle including a 3.5” x 4” goat pocket plushie and large cloth poster within a custom outer box, both of which will share an original illustration by series illustrator Igusa Matsuyama, for a MSRP of $59.99. Details on digital availability for this title on all platforms will be shared at a later date.

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Watch the Papercraft Trailer Above

Today's announcement comes with a brand-new trailer brought to life entirely through papercraft artwork, showing one of the many potential paths to a wonderful life in Forgotten Valley. STORY OF SEASONS: A Wonderful Life revisits the tranquil community of Forgotten Valley where the protagonist fulfills their father's dream of running a farm. As the seasons go by, players 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.

STORY OF SEASONS: A Wonderful Life is scheduled for release on Windows PC via Steam, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and the Nintendo Switch™ system on June 27, 2023. The game will be published in North America by XSEED Games and in Europe by Marvelous Europe. This title has been rated “E for Everyone” by the ESRB.

More information about XSEED Games' products can be found at www.xseedgames.com. Fans can also follow STORY OF SEASONS on Twitter, and XSEED Games on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Twitch, get in-depth info from their developer blog, and join the discussion on their Discord server at: http://discord.gg/XSEEDGames.

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 variety of third-party partners and independent developers. The company's portfolio of published games and series' include STORY OF SEASONS (Bokujo Monogatari), SENRAN KAGURA, and Rune Factory, No More Heroes, Corpse Party, AKIBA'S TRIP, and Granblue Fantasy: Versus; along with new titles from independent developers including Potionomics and Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories. XSEED Games has grown its reputation among global gamers with its critically acclaimed localizations and commitment to fans, remaining ever dedicated to its “indie spirit, player-first” approach for quality games.

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