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Press release:
London, United Kingdom – 29th April 2021.
Marvelous Europe is today excited to announce that the first piece of downloadable content from the “STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town” Expansion Pass is now available to download from the Nintendo eShop within Europe and Australia.

The Expansion Pass for STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town is priced at £17.99 / €19.99 / $29.95 AUD and can be purchased from the Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo Switch console.

This first piece of downloadable content for STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town will add Cat and Dog themed costumes for both the player character and marriage candidates as well as add a brand new sub-scenario. In this sub-scenario, known as ‘Olive Town Mystery Files’, the player must team-up with Mikey and Cindy to uncover the truth behind strange incidents happening in Olive Town. Naturally being a detective requires the right outfit and this ‘Olive Town Mystery Files’ sub-scenario will also grant players access to a brand new costume known as the “Mystery Costume”.

The STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town Expansion Pass will see new content, such as additional Outfits, Sub-scenarios and Marriage Candidates, added to the game as downloadable content, with each piece of content being released on a monthly basis until August 2021.

The Expansion Pass for STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town is priced at £17.99 / €19.99 / $29.95 AUD and is available to purchase from the Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo Switch console. A roadmap of what to expect from the content can also be found below:

Expansion Pass Details:

Part 1 – April 2021
▪ ‘Animal Attire’ costumes for the protagonists and marriage candidates.
▪ ‘Olive Town Mystery Files’ sub-scenario – Join Mikey and Cindy to discover the cause of strange incidents occurring across Olive Town in the very first mystery scenario in the STORY OF SEASONS series!

Part 2 – May 2021
▪ ‘Windswept Falls Expansion Pack’ – Explore a refreshing, brand-new area home to four characters from a past entry on the Nintendo 3DS™ system (includes two marriage candidates).

Part 3 – June 2021
▪ School Uniforms’ costume set for the protagonists and marriage candidates.
▪ ‘Terracotta Oasis Expansion Pack’ – Discover an exotic oasis home to four characters from STORY OF SEASONS for Nintendo 3DS (includes two marriage candidates).

Part 4 – July 2021
▪ ‘Yukata Set’ costumes for the protagonists and marriage candidates.
▪ ‘The Legendary Sprite Dance’ sub-scenario – The Earth Sprite Village is livelier than ever, and the sprites are determined to revive their legendary dance and hold a feast…with or without Boss Sprite’s permission!

Part 5 – August 2021
▪ ‘Twilight Isle Expansion Pack’ – Sail to an island bathed in twilight and meet the four characters from STORY OF SEASONS: Trio of Towns that have made it their new home (includes two marriage candidates).

Those who purchase the Expansion Pass for STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town will also receive immediate access to the following costumes:
▪ ‘Pete and Claire’s Overalls’ costumes from STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of Mineral Town
▪ ‘Yuto and Naomi’s Hoodies’ costumes from STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of Mineral Town
▪ ‘Henry and Holly’s Western Attire’ costumes from STORY OF SEASONS: Trio of Towns

Further details relating to STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town and the Expansion Pass can also be found on the official STORY OF SEASONS website.

Developed by Marvelous Inc. and published by Marvelous Europe Limited in Europe and Australia STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town is now available physically and digitally for the Nintendo Switch. This title has been rated PEGI 7, USK 0, and ACB G.

About Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town:
The brand-new entry in the STORY OF SEASONS franchise is putting down roots on the Nintendo Switch! This long-awaited entry in the original farm/life simulation offers players more freedom than ever before! Embrace the pioneer spirit to shape the untamed wilderness, discover new animals and produce, and help them flourish on your farm. Customise every inch of your new homestead to impress a new cast of marriage candidates from Olive Town, an aspiring tourist hotspot that grows and thrives along with your farm.

Key Features:
▪ A Wild World of Discovery: Tame the wilderness of the peninsula, discover the flora and fauna that make it their home and unearth the secrets of the world around you. Work with the land to build the farm of your dreams from the ground up. Build facilities wherever you see fit, level up your farming skills and craft everything from fences to sprinklers for crops!
▪ Cultivate Your Farm, Cultivate Your Town: Gather and process materials to fulfil requests and improve Olive Town’s infrastructure, upgrade tools, or commission new outfits and accessories
▪ Simple Mechanics, Deep Gameplay: Fledgling farmers can rest easy with the return of Seedling Mode and Normal Mode, with a new request system highlighting the fresh features while you lend a hand to the locals! Veteran players ready to create a bustling farm of their own will find all the core elements of the STORY OF SEASONS series, with new twists on classic gameplay.
▪ There’s Always Something Going on in Olive Town! Participate in local festivals as the town comes to life with events that are new to the series! Get to know your neighbours better and you may even find love with a special someone among them.

About Marvelous Europe
Founded in April 2012, Marvelous Europe is the European based publishing operation of Marvelous Inc., overseeing operations for all European territories as well as South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and the Middle East. Marvelous Europe has been responsible for publishing games across various platforms, including mobile, handheld, consoles and PC. Marvelous Europe is a 100% wholly-owned subsidiary of Tokyo-based Marvelous Inc., a publicly-traded company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

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