STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar News

Despite my long-recorded love of the franchise, I actually didn’t play Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar when it first released on the DS in 2010. The series had been going through a bit of an experimental phase at the time, and when I asked my local EB Games employee about it, she said it wasn’t very good, so I avoided it.

In a lot of ways, I’m actually glad my 21-year-old self didn’t play the original Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, because, much like with Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life in 2003, I genuinely wouldn’t have appreciated its interesting and innovative ideas. Thankfully, Marvellous has breathed new life into this unique entry, and it is a sight to behold.

Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar is a proper remake in every sense of the word. Built from the ground up on the foundation of the original, it changes almost every aspect of the game and polishes it to the nth degree—adding a suite of Quality of Life improvements and audio/video enhancements to really... Read more

[p]We've got a brand-new STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar trailer to teach you all about Zephyr Town and many of the activities you can engage in as you build your new life and work to revitalize the once-great bazaar.

[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Learn about life on the farm, where players can raise over 100 varieties of crops throughout the seasons, and the importance of carefully tending to livestock to ensure a high quality of goods that will bring in the highest price possible. Discover the importance of Zephyr Town’s iconic windmills in refining raw goods into more valuable products, and how wind plays a central role in exploration with the introduction of the glider. Get a tutorial on the basics of bazaar day and how to maximize sales and keep customers happy! Additionally, there’s plenty more to do in Zephyr Town beyond work, with a diverse population of residents to form relationships with and a wide range of leisure activities to participate in, including a horse derby, fishing, and bug catching, along with new and returning festivals.

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[p]Debuting during the Wholesome Direct, this new trailer takes you on a virtual tour of your new life in Zephyr Town! Mayor Felix guides you through this cozy burg, where you’ll grow crops and tend to your good-natured farm animals, befriend the townsfolk, and experience the excitement of Bazaar Day where local sprites can join in to help sell, sell, sell![/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]Wishlist STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar today, and get ready to open up shop on August 27! [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

The winds of change start with you! STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar is coming soon, and this latest trailer showcases even more of the wholesome adventures waiting for you in Zephyr Town.

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Along with this new trailer, we’ve also got details about what’s included in the digital editions that will be available at launch.

STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar Digital Standard Edition ($49.99):

• STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar base game
  
• “Cow Set” cosmetic DLC: Cow Costume, Cow Headwear, Cow Glider

STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar Digital Deluxe Edition ($59.98):

• STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar base game
  
• “Cow Set” cosmetic DLC: Cow Costume, Cow Headwear, Cow Glider
  
• “Trunk of Transformation” cosmetic DLC: Chick Costume (Yellow), Chick Headwear (Yellow), Chick Costume (Black), Chick Headwear (Black), Alpaca Costume (White), Alpaca Headwear (White), Alpaca Costume (Brown), Alpaca Headwear (Brown), Ninja Outfit, Ninja Glider, Ninja Bazaar Set, Braid & Flowers, Cat Ear Buns with Highlights, Short Perm, Side Part with Highlights

STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar Super Digital Deluxe Edition ($69.98):

• Includes the contents of the Digital Deluxe Edition, plus:
  
• STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar digital soundtrack
  
• STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar digital art book

STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar “Trunk of Transformation Bundle” DLC ($9.99):

• “Trunk of Transformation” cosmetic DLC: Chick Costume (Yellow), Chick Headwear (Yellow), Chick Costume (Black), Chick Headwear (Black), Alpaca Costume (White), Alpaca Headwear (White), Alpaca Costume (Brown), Alpaca Headwear (Brown), Ninja Outfit, Ninja Glider, Ninja Bazaar Set, Braid & Flowers, Cat Ear Buns with Highlights, Short Perm, Side Part with Highlights

STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar “Super Digital Deluxe DLC” Set ($19.99):

• Includes the “Trunk of Transformation Bundle” DLC, plus:
  
• STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar digital soundtrack
  
• STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar digital art book

Wishlist now and prepare to set up shop for your new life, when STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar arrives on August 27!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2508780/STORY_OF_SEASONS_Grand_Bazaar

Story of Seasons is back with an all-new game, Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, that takes you through Zephyr Town, where you’re building a new life with your own farm. The town’s bazaar was once famous but has since declined, and now the townsfolk need your help to restore it to its former glory.

I had a chance to sit down with Hikaru Nakano, who brings a great perspective to the series as both the manager of the Story of Seasons franchise and the director of several previous entries. I spoke with him about the latest updates in the game and the care that goes into a simulation title—one that is fun, immersive and customizable to the player’s desired experience.

Thank you for taking the time to sit with me. So, first question: What are you most excited to share with returning gamers about Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar?

There are many things, but one I’d like to focus on is the location, as well as the animals and the communication with them. We put a lot of effort into... Read more