1. “Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar” is expanding to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on May 28, 2026, marking its first appearance on PlayStation and Xbox platforms.
2. The game is a full 3D remake of the 2010 Nintendo DS title “Harvest Moon DS: Grand Bazaar,” featuring an expanded world, new characters, and voiced dialogue.
3. It includes updates such as new gliders, minigame rewards, and a crossover with Rune Factory, with platform-specific enhancements yet to be detailed.
4. Both physical and digital editions are available, with the Premium Edition offering additional collectibles, and the digital version includes a bonus DLC.
5. The game has been well-received, selling over 500,000 copies post-launch, indicating strong interest and revitalization of the franchise.
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar Coming to New Consoles
Exciting news for players, the beloved farming simulation game, story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, is set to be released on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S come May 28, 2026. Marvelous announced these new versions this week, broadening the reach of the game beyond its initial launch on Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and PC in August 2025. It’s a first time for the series to appear on PlayStation and Xbox hardware, marking a significant milestone for fans around the world.
Game Remake with New Features
The game itself is an remake of the 2010 Nintendo DS game Harvest Moon DS: Grand Bazaar. This upgrade features a full 3D reconstruction of the original game with all new content, including more characters, a bigger world, and voice acting during story sequences — which is a big deal since it’s the very first time the series has included voiced dialogues. You will explore Zephyr Town, a mountain village with a once lively weekly bazaar that has now fallen into decline. Players are tasked to manage a farm, grow crops, take care of animals, and craft items to sell at the weekly bazaar stall. The wind plays an essential part in the gameplay: it powers windmills and helps make new items, and a glider allows quick travel across the map to avoid slow walks from place to place.
Platform Enhancements and Content
Marvelous didn’t go into details about any platform-specific improvements for the PS5 and Xbox versions, but did confirm that both will include all updates released since the initial launch, which currently is at version 1.4.0. This version introduced two cherry blossom-themed gliders and some rewards for the Happy Bingo minigame. An intriguing crossover with Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma has also been announced, but the exact content available upon launch for on these new consoles remains unconfirmed, leaving fans eager for more.
Pricing and Special Editions
- Standard edition costs $49.99 and includes the base game.
- Premium Edition priced at $69.99 offers the game along with a plush Suffolk sheep, a cloth poster, an art book with over 115 pages of artwork, and an original soundtrack CD, making it a must-have for collectors.
- Digital buyers will also snag the Cow Set DLC—featuring a cow-themed glider and costume—as a bonus purchase, adding to the farmyard fun.
Reception and Sales Performance
Since its release in August 2025 across Switch, Switch 2, and PC, this game has received a ‘Very Positive’ rating on Steam after just two days and has been critically acclaimed across all platforms. Marvelous also announced that over 500,000 copies have been sold within a few months, reflecting a successful comeback for a franchise that had found it tough to attract younger audiences since the split of Harvest Moon into separate franchises. The upcoming PS5 and Xbox Series X/S release is highly anticipated and promises to expand the game’s popularity even further, with a scheduled launch of May 28, 2026.
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