Additionally, the company introduced bachelorette Jennifer and bachelor Brandon, who will appear in the game for the first time. Here are the details:
Jennifer
A girl straight out of the city on a journey with no destination. She loves living in nature and resides in a tent in the mountains. She is super positive and does things her own way.
Brandon
A genius artist living rent-free in Gotz’ cottage. He is always thinking about his own works, and has no concern for things like personal belongings. He is taciturn and does not talk much to others, but he does not necessarily have a dislike for people.
Here is a brief overview of the game, via western publisher XSEED Games:
The long-awaited return to one of the most beloved entries in the original farm/life simulation franchise, known in Japan as Bokujo Monogatari, is also the first mainline title in the series to be released for the Nintendo Switch platform.
Originally released for the NintendoGame Boy Advance in 2003, Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town is a complete remake that will let series fans revisit the charming world of Mineral Town, while also introducing it to a new generation of farmers. In this peaceful setting, players will grow crops, take care of animals, and build relationships with villagers.
Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town is due out for Switch on October 17 in Japan, and at a later date in North America and Europe.
Watch the trailer below. View a new set of screenshots at the gallery.