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Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town

Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town

Released: 2/25/2021

Inspired by tales of your grandfather’s pioneering days, pack your bags and leave the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the rural life in Olive Town. You’ll have your work cut out for you: your grandfather’s farm has been reclaimed by nature over the years. So, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and rebuild your grandfather’s dream. Olive Town - just a stone’s throw away from your farm - is a port town resting gently on the coast of the peninsula. It might be a quiet little town, but it is home to a whole host of unique characters. And while the townsfolk get by well enough in this picturesque seaside locale, a little more tourism never hurt anyone... The brand-new entry in the STORY OF SEASONS franchise is putting down roots on the Nintendo Switch! This long-awaited entry in the original farm/life simulation offers players more freedom than ever before! Embrace the pioneer spirit to shape the untamed wilderness, discover new animals and produce, and help them flourish on your farm. Customise every inch of your new homestead to impress a new cast of marriage candidates from Olive Town, an aspiring tourist hotspot that grows and thrives along with your farm. Tame the wilderness of the peninsula, discover the flora and fauna that make it their home and unearth the secrets of the world around you. Work with the land to build the farm of your dreams from the ground up. Build facilities wherever you see fit, level up your farming skills and craft everything from fences to sprinklers for crops! Gather and process materials to fulfill requests and improve Olive Town’s infrastructure, upgrade tools, or commission new outfits and accessories. Fledgling farmers can rest easy with the return of Seedling Mode and Normal Mode, with a new request system highlighting the fresh features while you lend a hand to the locals! Veteran players ready to create a bustling farm of their own will find the all the core elements of the STORY OF SEASONS series, with new twists on classic gameplay. Participate in local festivals as the town comes to life with over 200 unique events! Get to know your neighbours better and you may even find love with a special someone among them.

Inspired by tales of your grandfather’s pioneering days, pack your bags and leave the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the rural life in Olive Town. You’ll have your work cut out for you: your grandfather’s farm has been reclaimed by nature over the years. So, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and rebuild your grandfather’s dream. Olive Town - just a stone’s throw away from your farm - is a port town resting gently on the coast of the peninsula. It might be a quiet little town, but it is home to a whole host of unique characters. And while the townsfolk get by well enough in this picturesque seaside locale, a little more tourism never hurt anyone... The brand-new entry in the STORY OF SEASONS franchise is putting down roots on the Nintendo Switch! This long-awaited entry in the original farm/life simulation offers players more freedom than ever before! Embrace the pioneer spirit to shape the untamed wilderness, discover new animals and produce, and help them flourish on your farm. Customise every inch of your new homestead to impress a new cast of marriage candidates from Olive Town, an aspiring tourist hotspot that grows and thrives along with your farm. Tame the wilderness of the peninsula, discover the flora and fauna that make it their home and unearth the secrets of the world around you. Work with the land to build the farm of your dreams from the ground up. Build facilities wherever you see fit, level up your farming skills and craft everything from fences to sprinklers for crops! Gather and process materials to fulfill requests and improve Olive Town’s infrastructure, upgrade tools, or commission new outfits and accessories. Fledgling farmers can rest easy with the return of Seedling Mode and Normal Mode, with a new request system highlighting the fresh features while you lend a hand to the locals! Veteran players ready to create a bustling farm of their own will find the all the core elements of the STORY OF SEASONS series, with new twists on classic gameplay. Participate in local festivals as the town comes to life with over 200 unique events! Get to know your neighbours better and you may even find love with a special someone among them.

Inspired by tales of your grandfather’s pioneering days, pack your bags and leave the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the rural life in Olive Town. You’ll have your work cut out for you: your grandfather’s farm has been reclaimed by nature over the years. So, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and rebuild your grandfather’s dream. Olive Town - just a stone’s throw away from your farm - is a port town resting gently on the coast of the peninsula. It might be a quiet little town, but it is home to a whole host of unique characters. And while the townsfolk get by well enough in this picturesque seaside locale, a little more tourism never hurt anyone... The brand-new entry in the STORY OF SEASONS franchise is putting down roots on the Nintendo Switch! This long-awaited entry in the original farm/life simulation offers players more freedom than ever before! Embrace the pioneer spirit to shape the untamed wilderness, discover new animals and produce, and help them flourish on your farm. Customise every inch of your new homestead to impress a new cast of marriage candidates from Olive Town, an aspiring tourist hotspot that grows and thrives along with your farm. Tame the wilderness of the peninsula, discover the flora and fauna that make it their home and unearth the secrets of the world around you. Work with the land to build the farm of your dreams from the ground up. Build facilities wherever you see fit, level up your farming skills and craft everything from fences to sprinklers for crops! Gather and process materials to fulfill requests and improve Olive Town’s infrastructure, upgrade tools, or commission new outfits and accessories. Fledgling farmers can rest easy with the return of Seedling Mode and Normal Mode, with a new request system highlighting the fresh features while you lend a hand to the locals! Veteran players ready to create a bustling farm of their own will find the all the core elements of the STORY OF SEASONS series, with new twists on classic gameplay. Participate in local festivals as the town comes to life with over 200 unique events! Get to know your neighbours better and you may even find love with a special someone among them.

Critics
71
Steam
80
Metacritic
69

Score Breakdown

71.4

Critic Average

66 reviews

80

Steam User Score

1,597 reviews

69

Metacritic User Score

98 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-8.7
Metacritic Disparity
+2.4
Combined Disparity
-3.1

Average of both sources

Review Timing

56 launch window (85%)10 late (15%)

Review summary

Updated May 8, 2026

Based on 66 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 71.4/100. Critics score this game 8.7 points lower than Steam users and 2.4 points higher than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 66)+
  1. Kat BullockviaFingerGuns
    Aug 8, 2022·Late review
    60/100View review
    Steam 80.2/100 · -20.1 ptsMetacritic 69/100 · -9.0 pts
  2. Andrew ThorntonviaHey Poor Player
    Jul 29, 2022·Late review
    80/100View review
    Steam 80.2/100 · -0.1 ptsMetacritic 69/100 · +11.0 pts
  3. Kim SnaithviaGameSpew
    Jul 25, 2022·Late review
    80/100View review
    Steam 80.2/100 · -0.1 ptsMetacritic 69/100 · +11.0 pts
  4. Rebecca SmithviaPlayStation LifeStyle
    Jul 25, 2022·Late review
    70/100View review
    Steam 80.2/100 · -10.2 ptsMetacritic 69/100 · +1.0 pts
  5. Kristina EbanezviaTwinfinite
    Jul 25, 2022·Late review
    80/100View review
    Steam 80.2/100 · -0.1 ptsMetacritic 69/100 · +11.0 pts