STORY OF SEASONS and The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland Celebrate Partnership with DLC pack
- Sam Brace
- Aug 12
- 3 min read
STORY OF SEASONS and The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland Celebrate Partnership with DLC pack
Pine Hoverfly Set Launches Alongside STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar; All Proceeds to Support Vital Conservation Efforts
London, U.K. – 12 August 2025 – Marvelous Europe today announced a downloadable content (DLC) pack for the highly anticipated farming life sim, STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar, launching on 27 August 2025, for Nintendo Switch™, Nintendo Switch 2, and Windows PC via Steam.
All net proceeds from the new Pine Hoverfly Outfit Set DLC, which includes a new in-game sweater, beanie and glider will directly support the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) and their crucial invertebrate conservation efforts. To provide an in-depth look at this impactful collaboration, a short documentary which explores the campaign's journey and success is now available to watch:
The Pine Hoverfly Outfit Set DLC marks the continuation of a groundbreaking partnership that began in 2020, when Marvelous Europe partnered with RZSS, with the help of Jellymedia, donating to support their efforts to reestablish the pine hoverfly, a ‘Critically Endangered’ insect. The pine hoverfly, once confined to a single forest patch in Scotland, plays a key role in the ecosystem as a pollinator and waste recycler. The pivotal donation enabled the wildlife conservation charity to significantly expand its breeding programme from 170 to 8,000 individuals annually, actively preventing the species' extinction. For the first time in eight years, adult pine hoverflies have been sighted and are reproducing in the wild.
"The fact that fans can now download Pine Hoverfly content within STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar is super exciting for us, because by doing so, they are directly contributing to conserving a critically endangered species in the UK," said Dr Helen Taylor, RZSS Conservation Programme Manager. “Species like pine hoverflies are key to the health of our native ecosystems and yet are so often overlooked. We love that Marvelous are standing with us in protecting the wee beasties of this world and that this brilliant partnership is continuing to evolve.”
Chris Jennings, Head of Marketing at Marvelous Europe, noted, "The core theme of regeneration in STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar perfectly mirrors the conservation efforts taking place, bringing a species close to extinction back to ensure future generations can see them in the wild." He added that the positive impact of this initiative has fostered a desire within the Marvelous group for similar future projects.
STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar is the latest instalment in the beloved farming life sim series, inviting players to breathe life back into Zephyr Town. Players will raise animals, harvest crops, and sell wares from their own stall in the lively weekly bazaar to restore prosperity to the town. The game features picturesque mountainside living, effortless gliding across town using wind power, and a colourful cast of characters to befriend and romance.
The Pine Hoverfly Outfit Set DLC will be available globally, with 100% of proceeds going to RZSS. Players can join the effort to support real-world conservation efforts by purchasing the DLC when STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar launches on 27 August 2025, for Nintendo Switch™, Nintendo Switch 2, and Windows PC via Steam.
For more information about STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar, visit the official site and follow the series on X and Bluesky.
For more information regarding Marvelous Europe, please visit the official website, or follow @MarvelousEurope on BlueSky, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or YouTube.
About Marvelous Europe
Marvelous Europe is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Marvelous Inc., developer of beloved Story of Seasons and Rune Factory games. Established in 2012, Marvelous Europe’s varied portfolio includes both third-party titles such as Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, Leximan, Cuisineer and Moonlight Peaks in addition to select Marvelous Inc. content.
For more information about Marvelous Europe, please visit www.marvelouseurope.com
About Royal Zoological Society of Scotland
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) is a wildlife conservation charity with a bold vision: a world which protects, values and loves nature.
Edinburgh Zoo and Highland Wildlife Park are gateways to the natural world through which people can experience nature, learn about the challenges facing wildlife and discover how we harness our expertise in conservation science and animal care alongside the unique power of the RZSS family – our teams, supporters and partners – to save animals from extinction.
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Media Contacts:
Decibel PR [for Marvelous Europe]
ONE PR Studio [for Marvelous USA, Inc.]
RZSS Communications team [For RZSS]
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