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Press release:
Brisbane, Australia – January 8th, 2025 – Indie game developer 5 Lives Studios is proud to reveal that their beloved wholesome traveling merchant adventure Cozy Caravan is emerging out of Steam Early Access and onto its 1.0 launch today, where it’s also making its Apple Arcade debut!. There’s a 20% launch discount on Steam, making the price $15.99 instead of its usual $19.99. The Nintendo Switch version has seen a slight delay, but will launch next week on January 15th.

To commemorate this momentous occasion, 5 Lives Studios has partnered with toy manufacturer Yootooz to create plushies of Cozy Caravan’s fan-favorite character and everyone’s best bud Bubba. Available for pre-order today at 12PM PST, the Bubba plushie will be available for 4 weeks for $29.99 (plus shipping).These plushies are 9 inches tall and offer emotional support wherever you go!

This 1.0 launch culminates in Cozy Caravan’s climactic Whizz Bang Fair, where players can spread their goodwill and wares to all the delightful denizens of Harvestvale, along with new quests and customization features. Post-launch content will be added for free in the months to come, with some exclusive bonus goodies for Apple Arcade players.

“Cozy Caravan has been a labor of love for years and we can’t thank our community enough for supporting us through its Early Access lifetime journey,” said Dean Ferguson, Creative Lead on Cozy Caravan and Co-Founder of 5 Lives Studios. “We wanted to create a kinder, gentler world where love and generosity prevail, everyone gets to be a cute animal, and every problem has a neat and tidy solution. Games can create all kinds of escapism, and when life gets too stressful, we want people to be able to decompress in Cozy Caravan’s Harvestvale. Thanks to everyone who has helped us with patience, kindness, and community feedback!”

Cozy Caravan lets you embark on an expedition where the arts of crafting, trading, and exploration come together in an enchanting, adorable world. Create your own cuddly alter-ego and explore open roads with your trusty caravan alongside your best buddy Bubba, setting up mobile markets as you sojourn from town to town. Craft a variety of items through delightful mini-games, then set up your market and trade with the locals.

Experience the warmth of small-town charm with every friendly gesture along the way. Encounter a rich tapestry of characters with their own stories and quests, deepening the sense of connection and community on your travels. Stop and say hello to the local townsfolk and join in on fun activities. And keep an eye out, you never know where you might find someone who could use a lift!

Since its Steam Early Access launch in May 2024, Cozy Caravan courted quite the acclaim, where it’s accrued an average “Very Positive” user rating across over 550 players and won for Excellence in Sound Design at the 2024 Australian Game Developer Awards. In that time it’s received three major updates, adding massive new areas like Harvestvale, Cottonbluff Cove, and Bayside – each bringing all new characters, quests, and cute, cozy vibes!

What Critics are saying:

“Cozy Caravan is a Must Play Of 2024… it might just be the cutest thing you’ll play this year” -The Gamer

“Cozy Caravan mixes crafting, cute critters, and simple quests for the ultimate relaxing game” -PC Gamer

“Cozy Caravan is Animal Crossing meets Cooking Mama with the sweetest character creation options” -GamesRadar+

“an adorable little game with a lot of heart and soul, and worth jumping into for any fan of cozy games” -The Escapist

“5 Lives Studios’ Cozy Caravan is brimming with wholesome potential.” -GamesHub

About 5 Lives Studios
5 Lives Studios was founded by five industry veterans in 2013. Having worked together in various studios for almost a decade, they decided to set out on their own independent venture to create the games they’ve always wanted to make, beginning with their debut game Satellite Reign. Between them, they’ve worked on a wide variety of genres and properties, including Syndicate, Grand Theft Auto, Darksiders, Star Wars, and more.

Visit: https://www.5livesstudios.com/