Press release

DORAEMON STORY OF SEASONS: FRIENDS OF THE GREAT KINGDOM SPROUTS ONTO CONSOLES AND PC

Charming Sequel to the Anime-inspired Title Brings Back Doraemon Story of Seasons’ Engrossing Gameplay, Beautiful Environments, and Emotional Storytelling

IRVINE, Calif., (November 2, 2022) – Leading video game publisher and developer Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. today announced the launch of DORAEMON STORY OF SEASONS: FRIENDS OF THE GREAT KINGDOM – the latest entry in the farm simulation series known for its popular mascot and the engaging world – on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, and PC via STEAM®. The title is available in Standard Edition, Special Edition for consoles which includes the game’s Season Pass with Costume and Furniture Sets, and Deluxe Edition for Steam which includes Special Edition items plus a digital soundtrack.  Also released today is the game’s “Winter Tales” DLC pack, which is also available for purchase and is included in the game’s Season Pass. More information on the game is available at: www.bandainamcoent.com/games/doraemon-story-of-seasons-friends-of-the-great-kingdom
 
In DORAEMON STORY OF SEASONS: FRIENDS OF THE GREAT KINGDOM,   players can experience the game in single-player mode or multiplayer with a friend in offline “couch” co-op, teaming up to build their farms and enjoy activities together such as harvesting crops, tending to animals, or going fishing. Friends can also connect online to view other players' farms, and read their in-game message bottles. The sequel delivers unique gameplay with more than 80 Doraemon’s Secret Gadgets, such as the “Hopter” to fly up into the clouds, and the “Adapting Ray” to go underwater and harvest pearls.
 
DORAEMON STORY OF SEASONS: FRIENDS OF THE GREAT KINGDOM builds on the qualities that set this series apart as a charming anime-inspired farming game with an emotionally fulfilling story, and set in a visually engaging fantasy world,” said Koji Nakajima, Producer at Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. “We hope fans will enjoy this latest adventure bringing back Noby, Doraemon and their friends, and featuring an all-new story and exciting new gameplay.”
 
DORAEMON STORY OF SEASONS: FRIENDS OF THE GREAT KINGDOM brings back the beloved Doraemon with an original heartwarming story. Players guide Noby, Doraemon and their friends as they set up their farm on the remote planet Illuma, experiencing casual farm simulation gameplay set against a picturesque landscape with realistic natural elements such as wind, light, and seasons.
 
Also released today, the launch trailer for DORAEMON STORY OF SEASONS: FRIENDS OF THE GREAT KINGDOM can be found at the following YouTube link (ready for embedding): https://youtu.be/aPz7BMIKKCo
 
For press only, static assets are available at the Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. press room at www.bneapressroom.com; a library of video trailers ready for embedding are available on our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/BandaiNamcoEntertainmentAmerica.   
 
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About Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc.
Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., part of the Bandai Namco Group, is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for major video game consoles, PC, online, and mobile platforms. The company is known for creating many of the industry’s beloved classic franchises such as PAC-MAN®, GALAGA®, TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, and ACE COMBAT®, and publishing the critically acclaimed DARK SOULS™ series and the blockbuster title ELDEN RING™. Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is also the premier publisher in the Western hemisphere for anime-based video games including GUNDAM™, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, DRAGON BALL™, and ONE PIECE®. Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is headquartered in Irvine, California. More information about the company and its products can be found at http://www.bandainamcoent.com.
 
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