Yesterday, Marvelous revealed that it was remaking Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town and More Friends of Mineral Town for the Nintendo Switch. Originally released for the Game Boy Advance, both titles would be collected into a single Story of Seasons game. Now, Marvelous has confirmed that XSEED Games will release Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town for Switch in North America.

A new trailer was also released, showcasing the game’s revamped visuals and gameplay in action. Some details have already been revealed like how characters such as Karen, Rick, Cliff and Popuri would be returning. New characters will also be introduced and players can create either a male or female character.

Development seems to be progressing smoothly – the game is reportedly 85 percent completed. How long it will take to be localized and when it will release is unknown. Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town releases on October 17th for Switch in Japan so stay tuned for more details.

One of the best Harvest Moon titles ever made, Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town, is getting a remake. Marvelous has announced that the title – along with its upgraded version, Harvest Moon: More Friends of Mineral Town – is being remade for the Switch. These will be released together on October 17th as a new Story of Seasons title in Japan.

According to Famitsu, the title will Bokujou Monogatari Saikai no Mineral Town, or Story of Seasons Reunion with Mineral Town. Along with plot and content from both titles – including characters like Popuri, Karen, Rick, and Cliff – players will be able to create a male or female character. It also seems that some new characters will be revealed later this week.

Currently, the title has 85 percent of its development completed. It’s too early to tell if it will be localized and released in the West. Hopefully, the popularity of titles like Stardew Valley and My Time in Portia will be enough to warrant it. Stay tuned for more details in the meantime.