Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia is pleased to announce the release of DORAEMON STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of the Great Kingdom – the latest title in the DORAEMON “Story of Seasons” series – on the Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation🄬5 and STEAM🄬 today.
Apart from the release of a launch trailer to commemorate the launch, the game’s first DLC Pack, “Winter Tales”, is also available for download from today.
A place where we all feel welcome. A place that feels like home.
DORAEMON STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of the Great Kingdom represents the latest entry to the DORAEMON “Story of Seasons” series, in which the internationally famous character, Doraemon, appears in the world of the “Story of Seasons” video games – a beloved title for over 20 years now. The title is a heartwarming lifestyle simulation game which will resonate with players everywhere.
In addition to the quests found in all the “Story of Seasons” games, such as raising crops and caring for animals, a wide range of unique Doraemon-themed activities using secret gadgets are also available – with new games and gameplay elements added, as well as a touching and inspiring new story for this new title. Get ready to embark on the next chapter in your farmstead life!
Launch Trailer Unveiled
Catch a glimpse of what life is like on beautiful Illuma – carefree days on the farm amidst the glories of nature, good moments spent with new friends... Every life has its challenges, but with your friends by your side, there is no challenge that you can’t overcome!
DLC Pack 1, “Winter Tales” Released Today
The new DLC Pack, “Winter Tales”, is designed to make your farming experience more enjoyable. The pack contains furniture and costumes for Noby and his friends that match the season perfectly. Don’t miss out on mini scenarios that feature the new secret gadget, “Santa’s Chimney”! The new DLC Pack, “Winter Tales”, is designed to make your farming experience more enjoyable. The pack contains furniture and costumes for Noby and his friends that match the season perfectly. Don’t miss out on mini scenarios that feature the new secret gadget, “Santa’s Chimney”!
Content
Costumes for all 5 main characters
8 different items of furniture
Mini scenarios featuring the new secret gadget, “Santa’s Chimney”
Season Pass Available Now
A total of three DLC packs are scheduled to be released for the game. The Season Pass includes all of the three DLC Packs, as well as the special bonus item – the Premium Crops Seeds Set.
*A copy of the retail version of the game (sold separately) is required to use this content. If any updates are required, please make sure that the latest patch updates have been applied before use.
*The first DLC pack refers to the “Costume & Furniture Set 1”.
*This DLC pack is also available as part of the Season Pass, which contains Costume and Furniture Sets 1 to 3; or as part of the Deluxe Edition, which contains the main game bundled together with the Season Pass. Please ensure that you are not making any duplicate purchases.
*Unlock the mini scenario by going to the “Important” section of the “To Do List” in-game and completing Chapter 7: “A Tale of Yore”.
*Costumes can be acquired after clearing the relevant conditions on the “To Do List”, following the completion of the “Day 4, Spring” noticeboard tutorial. After acquiring pictures of the new costumes, you can dress your characters in these clothes by using the Instant Wardrobe Cam in the basement of your house.*Furniture can be created and acquired at “Belle and Oli’s Workshop” after clearing the relevant conditions on the “To Do List” and after upgrading your home.
Free Demo Available to Play on All Platforms
A free-to-play demo of the title is also available on the Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation🄬5, and STEAM🄬. This demo allows players to experience the joys of life on Illuma – from raising crops to sharing meals and conversations with friends under the same roof. Two-player multiplayer mode is also available in this demo.
Players of the demo will also be eligible to receive the Start-Up Set when playing the full retail version.
*Details of the Costume and Furniture Sets will be released later.
*Costume and Furniture Sets 1 to 3 are planned for release between now and December 31st, 2023.
Deluxe Version Available
Set Content
Main Game
Season Pass
Costume & Furniture Set 1: Planned to contain costumes for five characters, eight items of furniture, and a mini scenario
Costume & Furniture Set 2: Planned to contain costumes for five characters, eight items of furniture, and a mini scenario
Costume & Furniture Set 3: Planned to contain costumes for five characters, eight items of furniture, and a mini scenario
Season Pass Purchase Bonus: Premium Crops Seeds Set
Digital Soundtrack
Contains over 80 music tracks from both DORAEMON STORY OF SEASONS and DORAEMON STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of the Great Kingdom
Deluxe Edition Purchase Bonus: Seasonal Vegetables Seeds Set
*The release dates for Costume and Furniture Sets 1 to 3 are subject to change.
*The Costume and Furniture Sets 1 to 3 will also be available for individual purchase from their respective release dates. Please ensure that you are not making any duplicate purchases.
*An internet connection for your gaming system is required to use this content. Access to PlayStation™ Network (for the PlayStation®5 version) or to the Nintendo eShop (for the Nintendo Switch™ version) is also required.
*Content and specifications are subject to change without notice.
*Bonus content consists of in-game items rather than actual physical items.
*The digital soundtrack is a separate application from the main game.
*The digital soundtrack can be acquired at the same time as the download of the main game. No separate code needs to be entered.
*Secondary usage or publication of the music data contained within the digital soundtrack, whether for financial gain or not, is prohibited.
What is DORAEMON STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of the Great Kingdom About?
The latest entry to the DORAEMON “Story of Seasons” series!
In DORAEMON STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of the Great Kingdom, the beautiful storybook feel of the game’s world has been upgraded further by the addition of more realistic features including natural light, wind, and environmental sound effects.
In addition to the quests found in all of the “Story of Seasons” games, such as raising crops and caring for animals, a wide range of unique Doraemon-themed activities using secret gadgets are also available – with new games and gameplay elements added, as well as a touching and inspiring new story for this new title. Get ready to embark on the next chapter in your farmstead life!
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