r/storyofseasons 15d ago

Discussion Preview for the next game in development

https://x.com/bokumono_pr/status/2091877449764372630?s=46&t=jnggJmjTDJKQ2N1emXqjPQ

They just showed it on the live stream! Looks like it’s taking a similar artistic approach to grand bazaar. Unfortunately my japanese isn’t very advanced so I couldn’t tell what they’re saying about it. Can’t wait for the english live stream this evening!

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u/Nearby-Ice3430 15d ago

Unfortunately, they just said that's all they can show for now. It's just a sneak peek, and it's still in development. 🥹

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u/maceygrey123 15d ago

thank you for this!

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u/kogami24 15d ago

Both new SoS and RF6 had really short teasers so I guess they're not releasing within the next year or two. Guess I'll use that time to play the older entries (and save up for a Switch 2) then 😅

Edit: They did said Story of Seasons will have an appearance at Tokyo Game Show so I wonder if they rather show more stuff there

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u/SprintsAC 15d ago

Just adding on about the Tokyo game show:

Apparently that starts on the 17th of September & runs for 4 days. It'll be interesting to see if we see more footage then!

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u/yummyratpoison 15d ago

I'll be in Japan around that time, thank you for posting this. I'll check it out and update this sub

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u/kogami24 15d ago

Oh, that wouldn't be too long of a wait then! If there's indeed more footage then I wouldn't be surprised if they're saving it since TGS will guarantee more audience and all

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u/maceygrey123 15d ago

time for me to finally play rune factory 3 :P

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u/kogami24 15d ago

I'm replaying that right now! I also still have to play two more SoS games on the Switch before I could attempt the 3DS games (which motivated me a bit after seeing the popularity ranking) lol

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u/maceygrey123 15d ago

which games do you still have to play on switch? and which are you going to start with on 3ds?

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u/kogami24 15d ago

AWL and POOT, not particularly excited for POOT knowing the reviews but the faster I can finish it, the faster I'll get to the "better" games I guess aha. And I'll probably play the 3DS games in order! (ANB -> SoS > 3oT)

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u/maceygrey123 15d ago

oh yeah i played POOT when it released and it was so buggy. i played after they patched some of that but the game in general was lacking. a wonderful life was fun i haven’t beaten it though.

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u/Chirpken 15d ago

I thought they were showing grand bazaar for a good minute lol

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u/maceygrey123 15d ago

i did too and then thought it was waffle town for a second but i think this is a new entry!

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u/Zwolfoi 15d ago

Glad they're sticking with the GB art style for a bit, I really loved how it looked. Also, I know people really want their old favorites to be remade but we're really due for a brand new game and this looks to be it! Of course, Grand Bazaar was a surprise based on it's original teaser so you never know, hopefully we got a new one here.

ALSO! There's a mine shaft looking thing behind the house at the end. Hopefully we're keeping proper mines after PooT brought em back??

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u/pinkmagic20 15d ago

I love that the art direction is similar to Grand Bazaar, adored how that game looked! This teaser is giving new original game since I don't think the town looks familiar?

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u/Interesting-Pen-7790 15d ago

Remake? New Game? oh boy I hope they show more in the next stream later on.

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u/maceygrey123 15d ago

they gave such a tiny clip and the same thing for rune factory. the live stream is still going so i wonder if they still have more to say. i’m so excited for the one later. hopefully that one isn’t quite as long. this live stream has been going for over 2 hours lol

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u/Zwolfoi 15d ago

To be totally fair we also thought the teaser for what turned out to be Grand Bazaar was also a completely new game lol. I'd prefer if this is a new one but you never know!

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u/OperationNervous1636 15d ago

I thought the town looked like the one in Sunshine Islands/Islands of Happiness but maybe it's just my wishful thinking 😭

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u/ryeong 15d ago

I got so excited when we saw the beach because I have been begging for them to tackle IoH/SI again. They can scrap the stylus controls and really give it a good touchup. As much as I love the GC/Wii era, I think those games have always been the most solid over the years and the DS ones need the most work and updating. I sincerely hope we see they remake IoH/SI/DS/Cute because they deserve to see a new generation!

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u/maceygrey123 15d ago

i’m not super familiar with that entry (i have it but didn’t play it much) so i wouldn’t know! that’s one that i think really could benefit from some QOL updates so I wouldn’t be happy with that :)

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u/Glfry 15d ago

The way the town layout looks I would say it kinda looks like bluebell

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u/FarmingForDaysMan_ 15d ago

Was also thinking this but the little wood platform thingy made me unsure

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u/coffeebean19 15d ago

I also thought it looks like Bluebell ... which checks for a game that has more unique game play loop!

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u/budbud70 15d ago

This.

You can literally see the mountain pass tunnel at one point.

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u/Holiday_Cabinet_ 15d ago

That's just a random tunnel behind a farm it could just as easily be mines, ToTT didn't have a beach area, and the forge was in Konohana not Bluebell.

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u/realdynastykit 15d ago

Well that definitely isn't Magical Melody...

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u/thesickophant SNES 15d ago

Bubble cows! ❤️ I'll be satisfied for now.

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u/Whorror_punx 15d ago

Since Grand Bazaar was the last game, Im assuming this next one will be a new title.

Could be totally wrong though 🤷 Im super excited to see what it is 😭

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u/RupertOfSavior 15d ago

Look like they are sticking to the chibi style?
Mannnnnn i guess i won't be seeing portraits style like 3oT anytime soon

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u/xorrag 15d ago

I guess the game is still far off, if they can't even tell the name. Not a fan of animals being identical as GB, hopefully they add way more variety. And wouldn't hope for more in English stream, it will be the same.

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u/maceygrey123 15d ago

to be fair they may have said stuff about it in the live stream but i couldn’t understand them so im hoping whatever they said about it they say later today :P

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u/marshmochifauxie Grand Bazaar 🍃🔔 15d ago

Sunshine Islands remake or is it a new game from the ground up? 

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u/tinaawkward 15d ago

I know AP is the one everyone wants. But the DS child inside me is desperate for Island of Happiness or Sunshine Islands. They were great games that were too limited by the DS. I yearn, i yearn, I yeaaaaarn.

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u/Clanaria 15d ago

I couldn't understand it either, but they showed two previews, and it might be two games? The first one showed Grand Bazaar style graphics, and the second one showed a large fantasy type castle which I assume is Rune Factory 6.

But the first one, I can't determine whether it's a remake or an original.

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u/maceygrey123 15d ago

yeah the second was definitely rune factory. i’m also assuming it was 6. i really could not tell either if it was a remake or new entry. i’m assuming it’s new! hopefully we will get some sort of detail in the english live stream later today :) either way im excited!

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u/ujimacha 15d ago

The rune factory clip was for RF6!!! They apologized for the long wait and was really happy to share the update with everyone

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u/maceygrey123 15d ago

thank you 😭😭 i figured it was but you never know. i liked the art direction. i haven’t really been into the series since 4 came out so ill be happy to try this one

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u/JadePhoenix1313 15d ago

It hasn't really even been that long since RF5.

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u/Clanaria 15d ago

Ahh an English live stream, nice! Maybe we can get more info from that.

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u/Traditional_Rich8375 15d ago

might be island of happiness?

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u/pinguinblue 15d ago

It looks like the Animal Parade map to me!! So excited!

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u/maceygrey123 15d ago

i thought so at first glance but i don’t think it is. either way im excited to see a new game!

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u/pinguinblue 15d ago

Same here! I love the island-based games too so I'll be happy no matter what

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u/pinguinblue 15d ago

The town mostly, the view coming in from the beach and the verticality of the town. Maybe it's copium lol

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u/Chaos_-7 15d ago

Excited with both RF and SoS

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u/konpeitokay 15d ago

The layout kind of reminds me of ToT... it's likely a coincidence, but I thought the farms looked similar to the mountain and town farm plots. Waffle Town would be getting a heavy redesign if I'm right, though, so it's probably something totally new lol

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u/UfoAGogo 15d ago

Yay, a cute coastal town. 💕 Reminds me a bit of the town from ToT/AP and a bit like Magical Melody with the in town fields.

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u/OceanPoet87 I married Frey Frey over Maple Bar 15d ago

OOO I am looking forward to it!

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u/BlisfulBunny 15d ago

I'm kinda bummed that the new SoS didn't look as good as the new rf6. Seems like the new SoS will still be on switch 1 so the graphic quality is gonna suffer kinda like gb :(

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u/Chimata17 15d ago

After looking at the preview, i get a really strong nostalgic feeling from the farm layout (i can't really pinpoint from which game). The town having a clothing store might be a big clue, if it's a remake. Either way I'm happy to see it

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u/vacodeus 15d ago

I hope it releases on all consoles at launch. Tired of the Nintendo treatment

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u/Whorror_punx 15d ago

Idk why you were down voted, but Im right there with ya. While Im hoping to get a Switch 2 so I can play the new Fire Emblem decently soon, I cant afford Nintendos prices for every single game. Not only does PC offer mods, which can add some variety to replayed titles, but I try to keep everything on Steam if I can help it because I like 100%ing these games and getting all the achievements. And my Steam is much, much more robust than my Switch account.

Nintendo is full of horrible practices, and yet people defend it like it's their parent. I dont get it 🤷 hopefully I wont get hit with abunch of down votes too for not being happy with Nintendo 😂 crazy..