Of the many different video game genres out there, one that keeps bringing people together time and time again are the beloved cozy games. From staples like Animal Crossing and indie hits like Stardew Valley and so many more, the formula is seeing more success than ever before. That goes for the series that kicked off the genre too, that being the Harvest Moon series. In fact, the latest entry in this beloved franchise has already surpassed a major milestone of 500,000 sales!
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar is the latest entry in the Story of Seasons series, which is the new name given to the classic Harvest Moon franchise. The game is a remake of Harvest Moon DS: Grand Bazaar and follows along the same story as the original. Despite only releasing less than three weeks ago, it has been revealed that this game has already surpassed the 500,000 sales milestone worldwide. To commemorate this occasion, special artwork created by series artist Igusa Matsuyama was shared in celebration.
it’s time for a celebration! 🎉
over 500,000 copies have now been sold worldwide! 🥹🫶
thank you so so so much to everyone for playing and supporting, we are so grateful for the response and love for Grand Bazaar. 🤍🐮
artwork by Igusa Matsuyama. pic.twitter.com/9OJ0pkzhmX
— Story of Seasons (@storyofseasons) September 16, 2025
It’s a nice sign to see such a quick milestone be reached for a series as impactful as Story of Seasons. The competition for the cozy games genre has never been more competitive than it is today, and yet the very series that started it all is still going strong to this day. If you’re looking for a new cozy game to try this fall, consider checking out Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar on both PC and Nintendo Switch.
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Written by Abbie Maxwell
Lifelong Nintendo fangirl, Abbie holds a special place in her heart for video games. She has always strived to provide tips and tricks to make the experiences of those who share her passions that much better.
