Last month,Nintendo pulled another surprise Direct presentationfilled with tons of information on upcoming Nintendo Switch games. One of the titles revealed during the last Nintendo Direct wasStory of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town, which is set to release on Jun 30, 2025, in Japan, and March 23 in North America and Europe.
Now, for players wondering how the game’s development is progressing, the Japanese publication Famitsu recently revealed thatStory of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Townis 80% completed. Of course, given that the game’s release date is mere months away, this is hardly surprising. However, it is nice to know that theStory of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Townis progressing as scheduled. At the moment, the exact story of the upcoming game remains a mystery, but players should expect the classicStory of Seasonsexperience in the upcoming game.
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To those who missed the first trailer,Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Townwill feature the usual farming mechanic that popularized the franchise. Players can also embark on several other activities such as improving buildings in Olive Town, commission accessories, participate in over 200 events, and even pursue a romantic relationship.The upcoming game will also feature two difficulty settings: Seedling Mode for beginners and Normal Mode for veteran farmers.
It is worth noting that the announcement ofStory of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Townwas made just months after the release ofStory of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town,the remake of the 2003Harvest Moongameof the same name. Based on the preview trailer ofPioneers of Olive Town, it is apparent that the new game will adapt the same art-style asFriends of Mineral Town, which features chibi-style characters.
Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Townis set to release on July 10, 2025, exclusively on the Nintendo Switch.
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