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Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma - Romance Candidate Quick Reference: Cuilang

VA: Beau Bridgland (EN) | Kengo Kawanishi (JP)

A machinist who lies in Autumn Village. A bit on the quiet side, but always willing to listen, and more than happy to help anyone who asks for anything. Though he's averse to ever asking for help himself, he'd be happy to take any metals off your hands if you're struggling to find a good hangout opportunity.

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Marvelous USA is currently holding a fanworks contest with a submission period ending July 7, 2025 at 9:00am PT. Any sort of image-based fanwork is applicable, including cosplay, sculptures, artwork, whatever, so long as it can be sent in with an image file.

Prizes include a grand prize featuring a seemingly life-size Woolby and Sacred Parasol as well as a plate light and copy of the Earth Dancer edition of the game. Additional prizes also feature the Earth Dancer edition and a nice coaster set.

For the full submission guidelines, themes, and Google Form for submissions, check the link at the top of the post.

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RF Guardians of Azuma general tips (Spoiler-Free)

Copying my advice I made for reddit for any GoA community here too-

I updated it because reddit blew up my tips post for a few minutes and scared me lol

Story Tips

Kai, Ikaruga, Kanata, Clarice, and the other Protagonist are unlocked late in the story, so if you're having trouble raising Kai's bond, or you can only find him at night, you aren't far enough in the main quest yet. It seems like a few characters have bond levels locked behind this too, like Mauro...

The main quest expects you to level up towns once or twice before leaving, so you can get an early start before you hit that point, if you want. The 4 Villages are set up to encourage specific builds, from what I've noticed:

Spring - Farming plots

Summer - Shops

Autumn - Rice, Barns

Winter - Fruit, Fishing

Press the R3 button (right stick) or T-Key to switch to overhead view in building mode to make edits much easier.

If you hold down the button (A | X | Left Shift Key) after deleting an object in this mode, you can quickly delete anything you move the cursor over -Odd-Implement-7045

When you are in build mode, the day timer is stopped. Your RP still recharges when you're in build mode, so if you want to get some early levels for Drum Dance without eating food, you can.

When the quest says 'Pray at the Kagura Shrines' after the winter village, the shrines are on these turtle-shaped islands in the sky, not the village shrines. [Thanks AdDecent7641!]

Speaking of, monsters on islands with a tall red tower on them will be around 40-50, since they're involved with a quest later in the game.

There's some parts of the main quest where they'll stop you until you cook something specific or tame an animal. So far I've had to tame a Buffamoo, Cluckadoodle, and a Wolf.*

*You can use Fubuki and Kurama for that quest instead of the Cluckadoole and Wolf, apparently! They even have flavor text if you do -asteriuszenith

Bosses also have weapon weaknesses and elemental weaknesses based on the free weapon and divine instrument they gave you for the region earlygame. Think of it like a Zelda game; whatever tool you picked up, they expect you to use later. It's always possible to go against the flow, though the lost bonus damage is pretty noticeable this time. The weapon weakness (first icon) and elemental weakness (second) will pop up above the boss's health bar when they are hit by them.

Boss dark attacks will slam the party for big damage. I thought I was underleveled my first death, but no, it was the dark element alone blowing up my party. Maybe invest in Dark Defense equipment when you get close to level 50.

Perfect dodging an attack before attacking lets you deal big damage to enemies and boss stun bars. You also charge a lot of spirit gauge by doing them

Suzu is really easy to level bond up on and doesn't faint, so she's a great team buffer for most of the game.

If you're indecisive about who to party, I ran Suzu-Iroha-Ulalaka for almost the ENTIRE game and rarely ever had to equip them to keep up. In the lategame whenever Ulalaka was unavailable, I used Yachio as a substitute until she returned, but any healer is probably fine really.

You won't have access to Monster Barns until you complete Autumn Village, so you may want to chat your favorite characters to Bond lv1 and take them out for a spin until you reach that point. You can check their personal skills by switching to them on the Equipment menu and pressing Y | Square | X | X Key

On that note, when you unlock the 'back row' after Winter Village, the back row gains passive exp. Good for grinding characters and monsters!

Some decorations show random stats like STR, these will increase your stats when you place them in the towns! Later decorations can raise them like quite a lot, so they may be fun to experiment with. Each unique deco can only raise that stat ONCE, so duplicates won't raise the stat again. You can check what town it needs to be placed in, and if you already placed one by looking at the highlighted symbol in the crafting menu. -Haktarius

Speaking of- some decorations also need to be placed in specific villages to get their buffs. They show this with flower icons on the side in the crafting screen. -KainYusanagi

Try to pace yourself- the bond and character locks suck, but this game is deceptively long and easy to burn out on if you rush. To give you an idea- there's roughly 16 to 17 dungeons total over the course of the entire game. 4 for the seasons, 6 for the story after, another 4, then 2-3 more.

General Tips

A lot of recipes are locked behind Frog Statues, make sure you grab any you come across.

In later village levels, they'll unlock more fields for you to build on top of.

If you use the first person bow scope with the Summer Treasure equipped on top of a harvestable crop, it will sickle the crop without using any rp!

If you dash just before falling off a ledge, you maintain that dash speed through the air for GREAT air-time. This is especially helpful and fun when you get the winter sacred treasure.

Negative trait villagers will lower your town stats- evict the ones with only negative traits whenever you can.

A good time to evict negative villagers is right before the day ends- on the next day, if there's any empty slots, 2 or more new villagers will reliably fill them. -Alexaius

It helps to invest a little in logging and mining villagers early on to stockpile materials for builds later.

Fruit trees will always be a plain-colored, green tree. You can find Oranges on some cliffs around the Summer Outskirts and on that small island to the south, Apples behind the purple vines to the west of Spring Village [?], Grapes directly to the right of Autumn Village next to an ore, Chestnuts further to the right side behind all the vine walls, Bamboo shoots are to the right of the castle, and Peaches I don't know where in the overworld they might be, but I found some in a dungeon you unlock after getting Kanata. There's a traveling merchant from higher village levels that can sell saplings later, apparently!

Algester has a visual of my fruit tree directions Here!!

You can find most Golden Vegetable seeds off of islands in the sky, the mushroom master has some gold pumpkin seeds behind his house as an example. You can also buy them off basic seed shops later once a town is leveled enough.

There's a traveling merchant for every region! They will randomly show up next to teleports and appear as a white dot on the map -ego157

Onigiri holes ask for: Onigiri, Salmon Onigiri, Miso Onigiri, Tempura Onigiri, Bonito Flake Onigiri, Greatest Grilled Onigiri (Cook Together with Matsuri) -Haktarius

inkstainedgwyn is starting a Unique Dishes list! You can unlock unique dishes when you are Bond Level 6 with a character.

SEEEECRETSmuahaha has made a simple Gifting Guide for the romanceable characters! Big-Buzz-Jet recently made a more in-depth one Here!

Taming bees for their honey is a pretty good way to make money! Higher level monsters will give you higher level produce for more $$$ as well! -ego157

The DLC swim suits and the default swim suits are different! You can unlock them by reaching bond 2 and inviting them to the waterfall or beach.

Yukata outfits are unlocked on Summer 20th! You get them by attending the firework festival. They can be unlocked a little earlier on Summer 7 if you have Kanata. -Kisaell77, Haddock_Lotus

Higher bond levels also unlock some personal accessories, like Iroha's headband or Kai's mask.

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🍁 2 Days Left 🍁

Only TWO ✌️ TWO!! Days left! Time has flown by so fast— hard to believe how far we’ve come~

Thank you to @ugukun !

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reblog this and in the tags, write the band that comes to mind first when you think back to being 13 years old

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Which pet fits you best?

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PRESS RELEASE: Nintendo Direct: Marvelous USA Reveals Anticipated Sequel, Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion for Nintendo Switch 2 & More; Confirms NS2 Releases for Rune Factory & STORY OF SEASONS

Marvelous USA today announced that the sequel to 2019’s hit mech-action game, Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion is currently in development for Nintendo Switch™ 2 as well as PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC via Steam, for release on Sept. 5, 2025. The publisher also confirmed that upcoming titles, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma and STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar will be coming to Nintendo Switch 2, in addition to the previously announced Nintendo Switch™ and Windows PC via Steam platforms.

The company's initial lineup for Nintendo Switch 2 includes an eagerly awaited sequel, a bold new take on a beloved series, and a built-from-the-ground-up remake for a fan-favorite franchise:

From Marvelous First Studio comes an action-packed new entry in the Daemon X Machina series. Fly into battle in your customized Arsenal, unleashing a variety of attacks tailored to your playstyle. Feel the exhilaration of fast-paced combat as you freely explore a deadly and dangerous open world on land or in the air. After taking down your foes, collect their weapons and equipment, and upgrade your skills to expand your options on the battlefield. Suit up for a dark sci-fi story where you can face titanic boss battles alone or with up to two other players online. New and veteran Daemon X Machina players alike will find a worthy adventure here.

Created and produced by Kenichiro Tsukuda and featuring stunning mechanical designs from Shoji Kawamori, Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion takes the franchise in a dramatic new direction. Join the Reclaimers in their fight against the Axiom. Humanity’s battle for liberation begins now!

KEY FEATURES

A Titanic Evolution - Daemon X Machina’s high-octane armored action debuts on a new generation of platforms, bringing with it an epic sci-fi adventure, gameplay that’s accessible to newcomers, and an expanded scope sure to satisfy returning fans.

Build a Better You - Now a nimble suit of armor, your Arsenal can be fully customized both in design and in loadout, with the ability to craft or salvage new elements.

Together You Can Make a Difference - Cooperative and asynchronous multiplayer means you never truly fight alone. Team up with friends online to tackle the epic story and battles together.

Beautiful and Deadly - Explore an alien planet in your Arsenal as you battle against mechanical and organic enemies. Trek through the vast open world on foot, fly through the skies, or when all else fails, gallop on horseback across plains, swamps, mountains, and more.

Marvelous USA also announced physical editions coming to Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with pre-orders available soon through participating retailers and via the Marvelous USA Online Store. The title will be available in a standard physical edition for an MSRP of $69.99, and a physical Limited Edition including a copy of Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion, an original soundtrack CD with 15 tracks, an art book, a set of three flight tags, a set of three patches, and an acrylic standee for an MSRP of $99.99.

Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion will also be available digitally on all platforms in a standard edition for $69.99; a Digital Deluxe edition, which includes the game and an expansion pack DLC featuring new story content and customization options for your Arsenal and Outer, for $89.99; and a Super Digital Deluxe edition, which includes the game, the expansion pack DLC, a digital soundtrack, and a digital art book, for $99.99. Digital pre-order options will be available soon.

The title will be published in Asia by Marvelous Inc. and in Europe by Marvelous Europe. This title is rated “T for Teen” by the ESRB.

The classic action-RPG and life-simulation gameplay beloved by Rune Factory fans across the globe is boldly reimagined in Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma. This all-new adventure takes place in the never-before-seen eastern country of Azuma, where you will become an Earth Dancer and fight against the corruption spreading throughout Azuma to bring hope back to this once-prosperous land.

Choose from one of two protagonists whose destinies are intertwined by mysterious forces. Use sacred instruments to fight against the Blight’s many forms and restore the land to its natural glory. Take farming further, as you’ll manage more than a plot, rebuilding entire villages and cultivating new allies and resources along the way. Explore seasonal-themed villages heavily inspired by traditional Japanese culture, each with brand-new festivals and revamped fan-favorites, as well as charming romance candidates. Embrace your fate. The adventure of a new world awaits.

The title will be released on June 5, 2025 for Nintendo Switch 2 with physical pre-orders available soon for an MSRP of $69.99 through participating retailers and via the Marvelous USA Online Store. Physical pre-orders for Nintendo Switch are currently available for both the standard edition for an MSRP of $59.99, and the “Earth Dancer Edition,” which comes in a custom outer box featuring awe-inspiring art of a battle high above Azuma, and includes a physical copy of the game, an original soundtrack consisting of 56 tracks across two CDs, a 160-page art book, an Azuma-inspired folding fan, a plush Woolby keychain, and a substantial DLC pack, which includes the “Seasons of Love Bundle,” the “Festive Attire and Dark Woolby Bundle,” the “Rune Factory 4 Hero Outfit Bundle,” the “Rune Factory 4 Bachelorette Outfit Bundle,” and the Useful Item Bundle, for an MSRP of $99.99.

Along with physical editions, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma will be available digitally on Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch 2, and Windows PC via Steam. The standard edition will be $59.99 on Nintendo Switch and PC, and $69.99 on Nintendo Switch 2. A Digital Deluxe edition, which includes the game, the “Seasons of Love Bundle,” and the “Festive Attire and Dark Woolby Bundle” will be available on Nintendo Switch and PC for $69.99; and a Super Digital Deluxe edition, which includes the game, the “Seasons of Love Bundle,” the “Festive Attire and Dark Woolby Bundle,” a digital soundtrack, and digital art book, will be available for Nintendo Switch and PC for $79.99. All digital versions of the game will come with the “Rune Factory 4 Hero Outfit Bundle” as a special bonus.

Nintendo Switch 2 players can also upgrade with a “Digital Deluxe” DLC set containing the “Seasons of Love Bundle” and the “Festive Attire and Dark Woolby Bundle” for $9.99, and a “Super Digital Deluxe” DLC set containing the “Seasons of Love Bundle,” the “Festive Attire and Dark Woolby Bundle,” a digital soundtrack, and digital art book for $19.99. Digital pre-order options across all platforms will be available soon. More information can be found at: https://na.runefactory.com/azuma/

This title is rated “T for Teen” by the ESRB.

Inspired by the classic handheld title, STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar builds up and improves on the original in every conceivable way. The world is bigger and more alive than ever thanks to incredible new visuals, new characters, an expanded story, and full character voice work in story events—a series first. Take advantage of Zephyr Town’s unique weather, using the wind to make travel and farm tasks a breeze!

Zephyr Town’s bazaar was once one of the grandest in the world, drawing customers and peddlers from all four corners of the globe. These days, though, the bazaar has more tumbleweeds than customers. It’s up to you to turn its fortunes around! Raise animals, harvest crops, craft rare delicacies, then sell your wares at your very own stall in the bazaar. As the bazaar business grows, new goods and services will arrive, which you can use to improve your farm. Help return prosperity to the bazaar, and Zephyr Town will thrive once again! The title will be released on Aug. 27, 2025, for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and Windows PC via Steam.

STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar will be available on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 in a standard physical edition for an MSRP of $49.99/$59.99, and a physical Premium Edition including a copy of STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar, an adorable plush Suffolk sheep, a cloth poster, a physical art book with over 115 pages of cozy art, and an original soundtrack CD, for an MSRP of $69.99/$79.99.

The title will also be available digitally on Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch 2, and Windows PC via Steam. The standard edition, which includes the game and the “Cow Set” DLC, will be $49.99 on Nintendo Switch and Windows PC, and $59.99 on Nintendo Switch 2. A Digital Deluxe edition, which includes the game, the “Cow Set” DLC, and the “Trunk of Transformation” DLC, will be available on Nintendo Switch and Windows PC for $59.99; and a Super Digital Deluxe edition, which includes the game, the “Cow Set” DLC, the “Trunk of Transformation” DLC, a digital soundtrack, and a digital art book, will be available on Nintendo Switch and PC for $69.99.

Nintendo Switch 2 players can also upgrade with a “Digital Deluxe” DLC set containing the “Trunk of Transformation” DLC for $9.99, and a “Super Digital Deluxe” DLC set containing the “Trunk of Transformation” DLC, a digital soundtrack, and digital art book for $19.99.

Physical pre-orders will be available soon through participating retailers and via the Marvelous USA Online Store. Digital pre-order options for all platforms will be available soon. More information can be found at: https://www.storyofseasons.com/grandbazaar.

This title is rated “E for Everyone” by the ESRB.

Information about Marvelous USA’s products can be found at www.marvelous-usa.com. Fans can also check out the latest videos from the Marvelous family of titles on YouTube and get updates by following Marvelous USA on Facebook, X, Instagram, and Bluesky; as well as STORY OF SEASONS on X and Bluesky; Rune Factory on X; and Daemon X Machina on X.

Marvelous Europe Confirms Nintendo Switch 2™ Releases Planned for Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma and STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar

New trailer available to watch for STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar: https://youtu.be/vQoqpWWvNY8

Marvelous Europe today confirmed that upcoming titles, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma and STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar will be coming to Nintendo Switch 2™, in addition to the previously announced Nintendo Switch™ and Windows PC via Steam platforms.

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma

The classic action-RPG and life-simulation gameplay beloved by Rune Factory fans across the globe is boldly reimagined in Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma. This all-new adventure takes place in the never-before-seen eastern country of Azuma, where you will become an Earth Dancer and fight against the corruption spreading throughout Azuma to bring hope back to this once-prosperous land.

Choose from one of two protagonists whose destinies are intertwined by mysterious forces. Use sacred instruments to fight against the Blight’s many forms and restore the land to its natural glory. Take farming further, as you’ll manage more than a plot, rebuilding entire villages and cultivating new allies and resources along the way. Explore seasonal-themed villages heavily inspired by traditional Japanese culture, each with brand-new festivals and revamped fan-favorites, as well as charming romance candidates.

Embrace your fate. The adventure of a new world awaits.

The title will be released on June 5, 2025 for Nintendo Switch 2 with physical pre-orders available soon for an RRP of €69.99 through participating retailers via the Marvelous Europe website. Physical pre-orders for Nintendo Switch are currently available for both the standard edition for an RRP of €59.99, and the Limited Edition, which comes in a custom outer box and includes a physical copy of the game, an original soundtrack consisting of 56 tracks across two CDs, a 160-page art book, an Azuma-inspired folding fan, a plush Woolby keychain, and a substantial DLC pack, which includes the “Seasons of Love Bundle,” the “Festive Attire and Dark Woolby Bundle,” the “Rune Factory 4 Hero Outfit Bundle,” the “Rune Factory 4 Bachelorette Outfit Bundle,” and the Useful Item Bundle, for an RRP of €99.99.

Along with physical editions, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma will be available digitally on Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch 2 and Windows PC via Steam. The standard edition will be €59.99 on Nintendo Switch and PC, and €69.99 on Nintendo Switch 2. A Digital Deluxe edition, which includes the game, the “Seasons of Love Bundle,” and the “Festive Attire and Dark Woolby Bundle” will be available on the Nintendo Switch and PC for €69,99; and as a Super Digital Deluxe edition, which includes the game, the “Seasons of Love Bundle,” the “Festive Attire and Dark Woolby Bundle,” a digital soundtrack, and digital art book, will be available on the Nintendo Switch and PC for €79.99. All digital versions of the game will come with the “Rune Factory 4 Hero Outfit Bundle” as a special bonus.

Nintendo Switch 2 players can also upgrade with a “Digital Deluxe” DLC set containing the “Seasons of Love Bundle” and the “Festive Attire and Dark Woolby Bundle” for €9.99, and a “Super Digital Deluxe” DLC set containing the “Seasons of Love Bundle,” the “Festive Attire and Dark Woolby Bundle,” a digital soundtrack, and digital art book for €19.99. Digital pre-order options across all platforms will be available soon.

More information can be found on the official website:

https://marvelousgames.com/games/rune-factory-guardians-of-azuma, and on X @RuneFactory. 

STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar

STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar – Welcome to Zephyr Town

Inspired by the classic handheld title, STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar builds up and improves on the original in every conceivable way. The world is bigger and more alive than ever thanks to incredible new visuals, new characters, an expanded story, and full character voice work in story events—a series first. Take advantage of Zephyr Town’s unique weather, using the wind to make travel and farm tasks a breeze!

Zephyr Town’s bazaar was once one of the grandest in the world, drawing customers and peddlers from all four corners of the globe. These days, though, the bazaar has more tumbleweeds than customers. It’s up to you to turn its fortunes around! Raise animals, harvest crops, craft rare delicacies, then sell your wares at your very own stall in the bazaar. As the bazaar business grows, new goods and services will arrive, which you can use to improve your farm. Help return prosperity to the bazaar, and Zephyr Town will thrive once again! The title will be released on August 27, 2025, for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and Windows PC via Steam.

STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar will be available on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 in a standard physical edition for an RRP of €49.99/€59,99, and a physical Limited Edition including a copy of STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar, an adorable plush Suffolk sheep, a poster, a physical art book with over 115 pages of cozy art, and an original soundtrack CD, for an RRP of €69.99/€79.99.

The title will also be available digitally on Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch 2 and Windows PC via Steam. The standard edition, which includes the game and the “Cow Set” DLC will be €49.99 on Nintendo Switch and PC and €59.99 on Nintendo Switch 2. A Digital Deluxe edition, which includes the game, the “Cow Set” DLC, and the “Trunk of Transformation” DLC will be available on Nintendo Switch and PC for €59.98; and a Super Digital Deluxe edition, which includes the game, the “Cow Set” DLC, the “Trunk of Transformation” DLC, a digital soundtrack, and a digital art book will be available on Nintendo Switch and PC for €69.99.

Nintendo Switch 2 players can also upgrade with a “Digital Deluxe” DLC set containing the “Trunk of Transformation” DLC for €9.99, and a “Super Digital Deluxe” DLC set containing the “Trunk of Transformation” DLC, a digital soundtrack, and digital art book for €19.99.

Physical pre-orders will be available soon through participating retailers via the Marvelous Europe website. More information can be found at: https://marvelousgames.com/games/story-of-seasons-grand-bazaar or by following the series on X and Bluesky.

For more information regarding Marvelous Europe, please visit the official website, or follow @ MarvelousEurope on BlueSky, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or YouTube.

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Updated art of all the bachelors and bachelorettes of Grand Bazaar

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Okay so I made a list of all the villagers that they had on that one ign video

WHY IS AGI/ANGELO GABRIEL NOW!! WHAT!! I mean I think I don't hate it but... Agi was so cute ;~; if they have marriage nicknames I'm naming him that

it's nice that Diana gets a brother, Harold being in charge of the post makes me think about Dirk in tales of two towns... I wonder if they are friends somehow

Rebecca from a new beginning with shops at the bazaar?

OKAY BUT!!!! Do we know Don Ramón?? yeah right?? from El Chavo del Ocho?? From classic maxican comedy show?? Yeah. Don Ramón in his youth.... before he married miku.... if they don't make a reference in the Spanish translation I'll cry.

Aditions in a reblog is live, I can't add everything here!!

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Oda knew exactly what he did when he made Sanji fight Queen and Zoro fight King.

And now we have the new log collection dvd covers with them labelled "Queen" and "King".

How much more canon they can get???

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From the Japanese "Bokumono PR" account, an example of some of the alternate voice options for the protagonist.

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PRESS RELEASE: STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar Revealed on Nintendo Direct, Opening for Business on Nintendo Switch™ and PC Aug. 27, 2025

Marvelous USA Showcases Advancements to the Cozy Farming/Life Sim Series Including Gorgeous Graphics, Richly Voiced Story, and Expanded Gameplay; Physical Pre-order Available Soon for Nintendo Switch

TORRANCE, Calif. — March 27, 2025 — Revealed during today’s Nintendo Direct, Marvelous USA formally announced STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar, the next installment in the beloved farming/life sim series, is in development and will release for the Nintendo Switch™ system and Windows PC via Steam on Aug. 27, 2025. Originally teased on Marvelous Game Showcase broadcasts, STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar takes inspiration from the original handheld release in North America in 2010. This new interpretation expands on the content and feature set of the original, while modernizing the visuals and design, leaning into the title’s focus on the theme of “renewal” as players set out to revitalize Zephyr Town’s bazaar and return it to its world-famous glory. The title will be available soon for physical pre-order on Nintendo Switch™ through participating retailers and on the Marvelous USA Online Store.

Zephyr Town’s bazaar was once one of the grandest in the world, drawing customers and peddlers from all four corners of the globe. These days, though, the bazaar has more tumbleweeds than customers. It’s up to Zephyr Town’s newest resident to turn its fortunes around! Players will raise animals, harvest crops, craft rare delicacies, then sell wares at their very own stall in the bazaar. As the bazaar business grows, new goods and services will arrive, which players can use to improve their farm. Help return prosperity to the bazaar, settle down for a cozy life and start a family, and Zephyr Town is sure to thrive once again!

Inspired by the classic handheld title, the new STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar builds up and improves on the original in every conceivable way. The world is bigger and more alive than ever thanks to incredible new visuals, new characters, an expanded story, and full character voice work in story events—a series first. Take advantage of Zephyr Town’s unique weather, using the wind to make travel and farm tasks a breeze! The winds of change are coming to deliver a new life in STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar.

Key Features

Cozy Living Reaches New Heights: The magnificent beauty of Zephyr Town shines with gorgeous graphics while a richly voiced story carries the player on a rewarding journey of farming, friendship, and renewal.

Ring the Bell and Sell, Sell, Sell: Farm produce and goods take on additional importance as the heart of players’ business at the lively weekly bazaar. Players can customize their stall and take charge of their sales to build up buzz and power up profits.

Take the Leap and Ride the Winds: Harness the power of the wind! Use windmills to create new products to sell, and effortlessly travel across the town on the brand-new glider. Players can use the new jumping skills on their farm or when exploring the town to access new locations. Who knows what they might find!

A Beautifully Cozy Life: Enjoy a rich life amongst a colorful community of characters, from friendly townsfolk to magical Nature Sprites. Build yourself a home, grow relationships, and even find love and start a family.

Marvelous USA also revealed physical editions coming to Nintendo Switch™ with pre-orders to be available soon through participating retailers and via the Marvelous USA Online Store. The title is available in a standard physical edition for an MSRP of $49.99, and a physical Premium Edition including a copy of STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar, an adorable plush Suffolk sheep, a cloth poster, a physical art book with over 115 pages of cozy art, and an original soundtrack CD, for an MSRP of $69.99. Details on digital availability will be announced at a later date.

Developed by Marvelous and published in the Americas by Marvelous USA, STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar will launch for the Nintendo Switch™ system and Windows PC via Steam on Aug. 27, 2025. The title will be published in Asia by Marvelous Inc., and in Europe by Marvelous Europe. This title is rated “E for Everyone” by the ESRB.

For more information about STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar, visit the official site at https://www.storyofseasons.com/grandbazaar/, and follow the series on X and Bluesky.

Information about Marvelous USA’s products can be found at www.marvelous-usa.com. Fans can also check out the latest videos from the Marvelous family of titles on YouTube and get updates by following on Facebook, X, Instagram, and Bluesky.

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Artwork and 3D models for the candidates of Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, including two new candidates!