Drop Rate Studio partners with Twin Sails Interactive to publish Wantless, a psychological turn-based tactical RPG in which players fight off the woes and torments inside their patients’ minds

PARIS – Jan. 26, 2023 – Twin Sails Interactive announced today that it has partnered with French independent developer Drop Rate Studio to publish its upcoming game Wantless. This turn-based tactical RPG, releasing in early access in fall 2023, will pit players against their patients’ worst nightmares and woes.

On the cusp of Steam Next Fest, a free demo of Wantless is now available for players to try the game. This demo, featuring over a dozen enemies and bosses, will give players a glimpse of the skill-crafting potential in the game, with several thousand available combinations to play around with in the abilities creation menu.

Discover more about Wantless with its new trailer

Wantless is a fast-paced tactical RPG mixing extensive skill-crafting and challenging turn-based combat. Donning the coat of Eiris, one of the last Transposers, players will have to face horrors made manifest and walk the fine line of morality in a dying world. Players will warp inside their patients’ tormented minds to deal with their woes while trying to preserve their memories, or suffer the consequences.

Each action undertaken by Eiris will empower every enemy in the room. The more the player acts, the more resources their opponents will have, creating a delicate balance of actions. Players must mindfully use the environment to their advantage to even the odds. From carefully placed explosives to pools of noxious poison, there is no ignoring the terrain in this merciless tactical combat.

To prevail, Eiris will have access to a deep skill-forging system, allowing players to modify their skills’ effect, form, range, and more. Specializing in close-combat combos, raining death from afar, or manipulating the battlefield, players can forge their own playstyle, improving it after each run!

“For Wantless publishing, we primarily sought communication and marketing expertise. However, it was also important for us to work with people that understand development and who, like us, would keep the game’s quality as their highest priority,” said Théo Maudet, Founder of Drop Rate Studio. “Twin Sails was exactly what we expected. They’re going above and beyond their publishing mission to act as a considerate extension of the team – supporting us with consistent feedback on game design, production, and organization.”

“When Drop Rate Studio approached us with Wantless, we immediately felt we had uncovered the type of design gem that talented, ingenious indie teams are typically able to create,” explained Nicolas Godement, Managing Director of Twin Sails. “We were seduced by the motivation and passion that shine through the studio’s work, which perfectly match our own culture. We are also delighted to be able to work once again with a French developer and support local independent creators.”

Wantless will release in early access in fall 2023 on PC and is now offering a free Steam demo for every player that wishes to try it out.

To learn more about Twin Sails Interactive, feel free to check: Twitter, YouTube, Facebook and the official website.

About Twin Sails Interactive

Twin Sails Interactive is an international video game publisher, part of the Asmodee Group, an Embracer company since March 2022. Based in Paris, our team of passionate professionals partners with developers to help drive their titles to success. Originally known as a specialist of digital board-game adaptations under the name Asmodee Digital, Twin Sails expands Asmodee’s reach into original, creative titles aimed at a wide audience on PC and consoles. Following the release of the acclaimed Gloomhaven adaptation and the well-received early access launch of Ember Knights, Twin Sails is publishing indie gems Wantless, Innchanted, News Tower and Amberial Dreams, with more yet to be announced.

To learn more: www.twin-sails.com

About Drop Rate Studio

Drop Rate Studio is a French indie game development studio founded by two former industry producers. Our goal is to create unique worlds where players are free to build their characters however they like, and where these creations are put to the test against unforgiving challenges. We want to create games that reward you for spending time with them.

A DARK NARRATIVE ADVENTURE WHERE CHOICES MATTER

Riga, Latvia – January 26th, 2023 – Developer Olafs Osh of SEKTAHOUSE today announced that his handcrafted, fully voice-acted adventure game GRUNND is available now on PC via Steam and GOG.com for 12,49€, 11.39£ and 14.99$. In this bizarre and captivating adventure, inspired by the works of David Lynch and Franz Kafka, you decide how the dialogue progresses throughout the game to unravel the mystery. As much as GRUNND is about its characters, it’s about the protagonist’s introspective journey.

“I’m excited to see how my approach with less focus on puzzles and more on exploration and experiencing the story will be received, and how the players like the world I’ve created for them.” Said Olafs Osh, the developer and director of SEKTAHOUSE.

In GRUNND you find yourself having overslept on the train ride home from work; In a panic, you jump off at the next station and find yourself in Bytown, a seemingly ordinary town just before the sundown. As it happens, you soon find out that the last train back to civilization has just left and you have no other choice but to explore the surroundings.

The people you encounter in Bytown are bizarre, and while some may seem helpful at first, it quickly becomes apparent that many have their own agenda. Realising things aren’t quite as they seem, you come to terms that sleep isn’t in the cards for you this evening.

FEATURES

• RICH STORY. Branching dialogues with different outcomes and stories with multiple endings.
• 100% HANDCRAFTED. All what your eyes will see is 100% handcrafted for GRUNND.
• FULLY VOICED English version of the game. Hear the characters.
• ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK from a British composer Edward Watkins alongside southern vibes from Vudu Sister

ABOUT GRUNND
GRUNND is SEKTAHOUSE’s debut title and combines stunning graphics and a captivating story in an adventure akin to something between a really captivating movie or book and a fever dream. GRUNND is one of six indie titles funded under the Bright Gambit Initiative. Bright Gambit was launched in January 2022 with the aim of supporting small indie developers and studios by helping them to fund their debut titles.

ABOUT SEKTAHOUSE
SEKTAHOUSE is an award-winning one-man game studio from Riga, Latvia. GRUNND is the studio’s debut PC title launching on January 26th.

The new and improved server will reflect community feedback, including tweaks to boosting!

Amsterdam, The Netherlands — January 26, 2023 | Following the positive response to ArcheAge: Unchained’s previous Fresh Start Server, Kakao Games and XLGAMES are delighted to announce the launch of an all-new Fresh Start Server for the beloved MMO title. The new server will be accessible to ArcheAge: Unchained players on February 9 and will include a host of new improvements to server specifications based on user feedback. 

The new server is designed to retain the elements previously praised by ArcheAge: Unchained’s playerbase, while also offering additional nuance and enhancements asked for by users to further ease gear progression. Much like the previous Fresh Server Start, there will be basic boosting buffs for XP as well as Conflict, War, Siege, Quest Honor Points, and Vocation, ultimately allowing access to higher-level content quicker. 

Among the changes in the upcoming Fresh Server Start is an increased loot drop rate, which will rise from 200% to a whopping 300% to help players acquire higher-level gear faster. Unlike the previous server which tailored its boosting specifications to the levelling of Hiram gear, these buffs now also apply to Disciple equipment. In a similar manner, the Double Weekly Quest Event will now expand to aid in the progression of Hiram and Disciple gear alike. 

Free server transfer tickets will also be up for grabs for any players who participate in the existing Fresh Start Server (one per account), with a further offering of graduation rewards, including Bound Lucent Serendipity Stones and Akasch Token Crates for those who successfully transfer their characters to other servers. These will be distributed once the server closes. An operating schedule detailing specific boosting and events will be shared as a separate announcement at a later date. For updates, please visit the official ArcheAge: Unchained website.

In the meantime, players also have an opportunity to earn themselves a Cute Malamute Battle Pet as they prepare for the launch of the new server. By subscribing to the Kakao Games newsletter before February 9, they will receive the trusty sidekick “Striker” to their collection, available via the Web Inventory.

There’s plenty of incentive to join the fun once the Fresh Start Server drops on February 9, with a number of exciting reward boosting events taking place, allowing players to earn even more loot when taking part in the Western/Eastern Hiram Weekly Quest or Abyssal Library Daily Quest. This further extends to those who dare attempt to best the Ipnysh Sanctuary or Noryette Challenge. 

For more information on ArcheAge: Unchained, please visit the official site.You can also follow ArcheAge on Discord and Twitter.

About ArcheAge
ArcheAge is a highly-lauded MMORPG developed by XLGAMES, featuring deep customization of skills and experiences across the mystical land of Erenor. Launched in 2013, ArcheAge has gone on to become a mainstay in the world of MMOs. ArcheAge: Unchained was released in 2019. 

About Kakao Games
Founded in 2016, Kakao Games is a leading publisher of online and mobile games, responsible for releasing titles including Pearl Abyss’ Black Desert Online (serviced in North America and Europe until early 2021), KRAFTON’s PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (serviced in Korea), MMORPG Elyon, ArcheAge, Survival MOBA Eternal Return (service in North America, Europe and Oceania), Kong Studios’ Guardian Tales (serviced in North America, Europe, Latin America and Oceania), and Moonlight Sculptor (serviced in North America and Europe). 

About XLGAMES
XLGAMES was established in 2003 by Jake Song, the developer behind the classic MMORPG, Lineage. In 2006, it developed XL1, an online racing game, and in 2013, the online MMORPG ArcheAge, currently in service worldwide. In 2019, Moonlight Sculptor was released in Korea, based on the light novel The Legendary Moonlight Sculptor, successfully reiterated into a mobile game. Moonlight Sculptor was released globally in 2021. XLGAMES has a vision of linking the beginning and the end of RPG games, and hopes to achieve its mission of enriching lives through its games.

Today, Microsoft announced the next wave of titles coming to Xbox Game Pass for Console, Cloud and PC libraries this month. Upcoming additions include:

Week of January 23:

• Hi-Fi Rush, Available Now (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• GoldenEye 007, January 27 (Cloud and Console)

Week of January 30:

• Roboquest (Game Preview), January 30 (Console)
• Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, January 31 (Cloud and Console)
• Inkulinati (Game Preview), January 31 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure All-Star Battle R, January 31 (Cloud, Console, PC)
• Darkest Dungeon, February 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Grid Legends, February 2 (Cloud)

Week of February 6:

• Hot Wheels Unleashed – Game of the Year Edition, February 7 (Cloud, Console, and PC)

For more information, including news about other titles and the latest Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks, head over to Xbox Wire.

Sofia, Bulgaria / Sydney, Australia, January 26^th, Anno Domini 2023: Your Excellency, we have great news to share: The people have shown their appreciation for your leadership, as evidenced by the accolades and praise they have bestowed upon you!

The release of Knights of Honor II: Sovereign in December 2022 has been met with widespread acclaim from both critics and players. We invite you to view the new accolades trailer to see the positive feedback for yourself. Moreover, as a special treat, we have arranged for you to have an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the game’s soundtrack.

Check out the Accolades Trailer on YouTube:

The Making of Video on YouTube:

If you want to deep-dive into every aspect of the game, check out our Dev-Streams on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Wvt5EO

Knights of Honor II: Sovereign is out now on PC.
Get it on Steam: https://thqn.net/koh2-steam

Get it on GOG.com: https://thqn.net/koh2-gog

We are also excited to announce that Knights of Honor II: Sovereign is ready to be played on GeForce Now — giving gamers instant access to GeForce PC performance, on nearly any device.

About Knights of Honor II: Sovereign
Choose your kingdom and be the king as you wrestle over control of Europe in this fresh take on medieval real-time grand strategy. Knights of Honor II: Sovereign includes all the depth players desire while being the gateway game to the grand strategy genre, presenting the world as a living, breathing miniature, alive and ripe for the taking. Choose your royal court carefully and determine the destiny of your people, be it riches, conquest, intrigue, trade, or defeat! Raise armies to defend your lands or take war to the enemy – even jump into battle directly in action-packed RTS combat. The path is open: become the true Sovereign of your people.

Features:

• Accessible Grand Strategy – From religion to city development, experience exciting depth with better approachability than ever
• Real-Time Gameplay – Medieval Europe comes alive, no turns needed
• Royal Court – Appoint Marshalls, Clerics, Merchants, Diplomats, and Spies to exert your will across the land
• RTS Battles – Directly lead your armies in riveting RTS combat
• Robust Multiplayer – Join with multiple friends to take on the challenges of medieval Europe

Notes for Editors: Review codes for Knights of Honor II: Sovereign are now available, please get in touch with us to request yours!

About Black Sea Games

Black Sea Games® Ltd. is an independent game development company based in Sofia, Bulgaria, founded in November 2016. Their mission is to create hard-core games that will entertain you over and over again. Black Sea Games believes the best gaming experiences are coming from challenging the players with meaningful choices, while giving them the freedom to create (and share) their own in-game stories. Whether it is a “sandbox” or an “open world”, these are just words. You would know they did their job right, when you feel like: “Ah,… just one more hour”.

Black Sea Games Website

About THQ Nordic

The THQ Nordic official boiler plate can be found here: https://thqnordic.com/company/about

THQ Nordic Website

Sydney, Australia, January 26^th, 2023 – Fight the root of all evil – on the go! Remnant: From the Ashes comes to the Nintendo Switch on March 21^st, 2023. Available for purchase at AU$ 59.95.

Explore dynamically-generated worlds that change each time you play through them. Each of the game’s four unique worlds is filled with monstrous denizens and environments that will provide fresh challenges with each playthrough. Adapt and explore – or die trying. The hostile environments will greet you with tough-as-nails enemies and epic bosses. Slay the monsters, earn experience, grab the loot and upgrade materials to prepare and approach each encounter in dozens of unique ways.

Remnant: From the Ashes is coming to Nintendo Switch™ on March 21^st, 2023, and is already available for PC, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X.

About Remnant: From the Ashes
The world has been thrown into chaos by an ancient evil from another dimension. As one of the last remnants of humanity, you must set out alone or alongside up to two other survivors to face down hordes of deadly enemies to try to carve a foothold, rebuild, and retake what was lost.

• Explore dynamically-generated worlds that change each time you play through them, creating new maps, enemy encounters, quest opportunities, and in-world events.
• Overcome enemies and epic bosses to earn experience, valuable loot and upgrade materials you can use to build a wicked arsenal of weapons, armour, and modifications.
• Team up with up to two other players to increase your chances of survival. Teamwork is necessary to make it through the game’s toughest challenges… and unlock its greatest rewards.

About THQ Nordic

The THQ Nordic official boiler plate can be found here: https://thqnordic.com/company/about

THQ Nordic Website

Today at the Developer_Direct, Xbox and Bethesda development teams showcased extended gameplay and revealed key information for some of the games coming to Xbox, PC and Game Pass, including Forza Motorsport, Minecraft Legends, Redfall, and the next chapter reveal for The Elder Scrolls Online. 

In addition, we surprised fans with the announcement – and launch – of an unexpected and new game from Tango Gameworks, Hi-Fi RUSH, a rhythm-action game that is now available through Game Pass on Xbox Series X/S and PC.

To dedicate the proper amount of time for a deep dive into Bethesda Game Studios’ Starfield, a standalone show is in the works. In addition to this, our teams are working hard and look forward to sharing even more of what is next for our fans when we return to Los Angeles for our Showcase this Winter.

For full details, please visit Xbox Wire or Bethesda.net.

HI-FI RUSH – AVAILABLE NOW 

Tango Gameworks surprised viewers with the announcement and launch of a never-before-seen game – Hi-Fi RUSH. Unlike anything previously released by Tango Gameworks, Hi-Fi RUSH is an over-the-top, single-player rhythm action game in which the entire world moves to the beat. 

Players take on the role of Chai, a free-spirited slacker with rockstar ambitions whose music player is fused in his chest. Chai must defend himself through rhythmic combat featuring licensed tracks from iconic rock bands including Nine Inch Nails and The Black Keys, with the help of a motley crew of allies. 

Hi-Fi RUSHis availableNOW through Game Pass on Xbox Series X|S and PC, as well as through the Microsoft Store, Steam, and the Epic Games Store. 

MINECRAFT LEGENDS – LAUNCHING APRIL 18

Mojang Studios, in partnership with Blackbird Interactive, announced that the upcoming action-strategy game Minecraft Legends will release on Tuesday, April 18! Within the story-driven campaign, players can explore a world filled with treasures and perils, reunite with familiar mobs, meet new mysterious characters, and strategize with allies in epic battles against the piglins. Minecraft Legends will also introduce a PvP mode where two teams of up to four players each work together to collect resources, build a base, and lay siege to the opposing team’s forces. Minecraft Legends will release on Tuesday, April 18 on Xbox Game Pass, PC Game Pass, Windows 11/10 PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5|4, Steam, and Nintendo Switch.

REDFALL – LAUNCHING MAY 2

Arkane Austin pulled back the cloak on Redfall, with new, extended gameplay showcasing the open world, the wicked vampires (including a sneak peek at the mighty Vampire Gods), player customization, psychic Vampire Nests, and much more.

And the best part: Arkane’s story-driven first-person shooter hits on May 2, bringing single- and multi-player vampire hunting to the bloody streets of Redfall, Mass. Redfall will be available through Game Pass for Xbox Series X/S and PC.

THE ELDER SCROLLS ONLINE: NECROM – LAUNCHING IN JUNE

ZeniMax Online Studios revealed the key details ESO players have been waiting for about this year’s massive Chapter update. The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom, launching this June, will return players to the alien lands of Morrowind, to adventure in the unexplored eastern regions. The Chapter will also introduce fans’ most requested feature: a new playable class, the Arcanist. The Arcanist will bring new abilities and mechanics and marks only the third new class introduced since the game launched.

ZOS also announced, starting today and for a limited time, a free trial for ESO Plus, which will make all past Chapters (excluding High Isle) and past DLC available to any players with the ESO base game, including those playing through Game Pass. The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom will launch on PC/Mac, as well as Xbox and PlayStation consoles this June.

FORZA MOTORSPORT – LAUNCHING 2023

Turn 10 Studios showed how they’re making Forza Motorsport look, sound and feel real – through its cars, tracks and audio – all while delivering a generational leap in fidelity, immersion and realism. Forza Motorsport is the most technically advanced and authentic racing game the team has ever made; built to take full advantage of the Xbox Series X|S consoles. Forza Motorsport is coming to Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox Game Pass including console, PC and Cloud Gaming (Beta) this year, featuring an incredible new online racing mode and all-new car building focused single-player career.

The Astroneer story comes to a stellar conclusion in this 25th free content update

SEATTLE – Jan. 25, 2023 – System Era Softworks, developers of Astroneer, the award-winning space sandbox adventure game which recently surpassed over 11 million players, has announced that the brand-new “Awakening” update is available for free today on PC, Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch.

“Awakening” is the culmination of Astroneer‘s narrative initiative. In this story-rich update, players are given an urgent mission by a mysterious new character that will take them to the heart of the Sylva System itself.

Support for Astroneer will continue going forward! While today’s update concludes the story so far, new gameplay-driven content is currently planned for release later this year. Players who want to experience even more exciting tales inspired by the game’s imaginative universe can pre-order Astroneer: Countdown, an upcoming graphic novel distributed by Titan Comics, coming in March 2023.

For more information, visit the official website, and follow Astroneer on Twitter and Instagram.

About System Era Softworks

System Era Softworks is an independent game development studio based out of Seattle, Washington. Inspired by space exploration and possessing an optimistic view of space-age futurism, the System Era Softworks team strives to build games that motivate future generations of spacefarers.

For more information, please visit the System Era Softworks website.

Montreal, Canada – Jan. 25, 2023 – For the first time ever, Dead by Daylight delivers a direct continuation to its latest Chapter with the release of Tome 14: BETRAYAL, out now. Players will be drawn deeper into the medieval world introduced in the Forged in Fog Chapter with chilling new tales for The Knight and Vittorio Toscano. Featuring medieval-inspired cosmetic rewards and Rift challenges centered around The Knight and Vittorio, BETRAYAL is the perfect way for fans to forge connections with the newest Killer and Survivor. The release also includes a Lunar New Year in-game Event, along with a Resident Evil™ Collection tied to the celebrations.

Tome 14: BETRAYAL

Fresh off Forged in Fog’s November release, Tome 14: BETRAYAL continues the compelling tale of its medieval characters. Players are invited to follow Tarhos Kovacs, also known as The Knight, as he rejects the chivalric code for a path of blood and power; then descend into madness with Vittorio Toscano, a Survivor doomed to eons wandering The Entity’s Realms. New Rift challenges focused on the Power and Perks of these spotlighted characters are designed to help fans master their gameplay, while cosmetic rewards spread the medieval theme throughout the Dead by Daylight roster.

Lunar New Year Event

The Year of the Rabbit is upon us, and Dead by Daylight is celebrating with The Moonlight Burrow in-game Event. Not only will The Entity’s Realm be swimming in seasonal decorations but boosted Bloodpoints and themed Cosmetic rewards are also up for grabs. New rabbit-themed Paper Lanterns scattered throughout the Trials will give players a speed buff when triggered, and everyone’s favorite hidden Red Envelopes are back, waiting to grant amazing Cosmetics and Bloodpoints.

Resident Evil & Lunar New Year Collections Available January 24^th, Dead by Daylight will release two new Collections, with more soon to come. First, one of horror gaming’s premiere franchises gets in on the celebrations with the Resident Evil x Lunar New Year Collection, featuring both fashionable and tactical Very Rare Outfits for Jill Valentine and Ada Wong, as well as a Legendary Outfit transforming The Blight into the “First Form G” once known as William Birkin. The Moonlight Burrow Collection is also on hand to deck Feng Min and Vittorio Toscano out in dazzling ensembles befitting a Lunar New Year’s celebration in The Fog.

Tome 14: BETRAYAL is available now via Steam, PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Epic Games Store, Windows Store and Nintendo Switch.

About Dead by Daylight™

Created by Behaviour™ Interactive, Dead by Daylight is a multiplayer action horror game of hide and seek, set in a dark fantasy and drawing from all corners of horror, where each match is a different experience. Dead by Daylight boasts more than 50 million players both globally and across all platforms. On any given day, up to 2 million players step into The Fog, whether on PC, console, or mobile. Since its release in 2016, the game has become a place where cult classic horror survives and thrives, having welcomed legends from TV, movies, and video games. For more information, please visit deadbydaylight.com. 

About Behaviour™ Interactive 

Behaviour Interactive was founded in 1992 and is Canada’s largest independent game developer and publisher with offices in Montreal and Toronto. In 2022, it expanded its international presence with the acquisition of Seattle’s Midwinter Entertainment. Celebrating its 30^th year, and with nearly 1,000 full-time employees, the studio has enjoyed immense success with its original IP Dead by Daylight, which now has more than 50 million players around the world and across all platforms. Behaviour holds co-developer credits for some of the gaming industry’s largest titles (such as Assassin’s Creed, Gears 5 and Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 & 2) and developed an unparalleled, award-winning culture within the gaming industry. Winner of Deloitte Canada’s Enterprise Fast 15 and Best Managed Company awards and listed one of the Best Places to Work – Canada by GamesIndustry.biz in 2021, Behaviour is a leading development studio cultivating career growth and talent development within the gaming industry. Behaviour counts among its partners some of the world’s most renowned brands, including Microsoft, Nintendo, Sony, and many more. For more information, visit: bhvr.com. 

About Capcom 

Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including groundbreaking franchises Resident Evil™, Monster Hunter™, Street Fighter™, Mega Man™, Devil May Cry™ and Ace Attorney™. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Tokyo, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom and its products can be found at www.capcom.com or news.capcom.com.

Capcom, and the Capcom logo are registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. in the U.S. or other countries. Ace Attorney, Devil May Cry, Mega Man, Monster Hunter, Resident Evil and Street Fighter are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries, in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners. 

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Charming New Papercraft Trailer Showcases a Life Well-Lived

UK, London – 25 January 2023 – Marvelous Europe today announced STORY OF SEASONS: A Wonderful Life will release on June 27th 2023, for Windows PC via Steam, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and the Nintendo Switch™ system.

Today’s announcement comes with a brand-new trailer brought to life entirely through papercraft artwork, from Japanese artist shinrashinge, showing one of the many potential paths to a wonderful life in Forgotten Valley.

STORY OF SEASONS: A Wonderful Life is available for physical pre-purchase for consoles through the Marvelous Europe website at participating retailers for a RRP of €39.99/£34.99 for the standard edition, and a premium bundle including a 140-page, A5 notebook, charming chibi stickers and A3 poster within a custom outer box, both of which will share an original illustration by series illustrator Igusa Matsuyama, for a RRP of €49.99/£44.99. Details on digital availability will be shared at a later date.

STORY OF SEASONS: A Wonderful Life brings players to Forgotten Valley, a tranquil community where they put down roots, begin their new carefree life growing crops and raising animals and weave a generation-spanning tale. Players will bring life to the land, find love among the town’s friendly folk, and make lasting memories with a family of their own.

This remake of an unforgettable tale of friendship, family, and farming blooms introduces a plethora of new events, enhanced festivals, a cornucopia of never-before-seen crops, and even more recipes to cook. Returning fans will find plenty of exciting updates to Forgotten Valley, while newcomers to the series will discover the joys of cozy farm life and the extraordinary characters that make the series shine.

STORY OF SEASONS: A Wonderful Life is scheduled for release on Windows PC via Steam, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and the Nintendo Switch™ system on June 27, 2023. Published in Europe and Australia by Marvelous Europe and in North America by XSEED Games, this title has been rated PEGI 3, USK 0, ACB PG.

More information about STORY OF SEASONS: A Wonderful Life can be found on the official Twitter channel @storyofseasons or on the Marvelous Europe website at www.marvelouseurope.com or @marvelouseurope across Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube.

About Marvelous Europe

Marvelous Europe is the publisher behind Mandragora, Nova Antarctica and Ninja or Die, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Marvelous Inc., developer of the beloved Story of Seasons (known as Harvest Moon prior to 2013) and Rune Factory series.

Established in 2012, Marvelous Europe is passionate about helping games to reach a global audience while nurturing emerging developers and studios. With decades of experience and strong ties to the worldwide indie game dev community, the highly skilled European team is committed to supporting studios worldwide find success, while continuing to publish and distribute select Marvelous Inc. content.

For more information about Marvelous Europe, please visit www.marvelouseurope.com. Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo.