Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town arrives on Nintendo Switch
Bokujo Monogatari is 25, making this the perfect time to enjoy growing veggies in the light of the harvest moon.
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Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town is available on Nintendo Switch starting today, publisher XSEED Games announced. The title, the latest in the long-running Bokujo Monogatari franchise, marks the first time the series has come to Nintendo Switch with an original title (last year's Friends of Mineral Town was a remake).
In Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town, players arrive at the seaside community of Olive Town, located right between the ocean and the wild frontier. They are tasked with reviving their grandfather's dilapidated farm, a task that will soon acquaint them with the local residents and change their lives in unexpected ways.
Story of Seasons is the new-ish name in North America for the franchise once known as Harvest Moon, which dates back to the Super Nintendo. To celebrate 25 years of farming goodness, the developers have put together a stand-alone "Expansion Pass," which retails for $19.99 USD but is being offered at a 15% discount through April 12.
The Expansion Pass includes extra story content, characters from previous series installments and even some exclusive costumes. These apparently include the Buffalo Costume and Neil's Jacket DLC, also available separately for $1.99. You can find additional details on the Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town expansion pass page.
"Not only is Story of Seasons celebrating its 25th anniversary with Pioneers of Olive Town," said director Hikaru Nakano, "it's my anniversary too! Having worked on the series from its early days, I'm very proud of how we've been able to grow and expand on gameplay with each iteration based on fan feedback. But I'm most proud and humbled by how popular the series has become not just in Japan, but around the world."
The features offered in this latest installment include:
Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town is priced at $59.99 USD for the Premium Edition, or $49.99 for the Standard Edition. You can purchase them now from participating retailers, or online on the Nintendo eShop.
Staff article by Jason Venter (March 23, 2021)
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