This patch was released for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC (Steam). While official patch notes were brief, players reported “extra quality” improvements such as:

Note: No major content (new marriage candidates or events) was added in this patch.

The phrase "Extra Quality" appended to the keyword is not an official Marvelous label. Instead, it is a community-driven term (popularized on ROM hacking forums and modding sites like Nexus Mods) referring to a specific repack of the v20200820 update.

"Extra Quality" implies:

  • Outfits:
  • Swimwear: Not added.
  • Text speed options: Set to “Fast” immediately.

    • When modders use the term "Extra Quality" regarding this version, they are specifically talking about the texture filtering.

    Furthermore, the "Extra Quality" version restores the original GBA character portraits as an optional toggle. While the 3D models are cute, many veterans argue the hand-drawn 2D art of 2003 had more soul. This version allows you to swap between the new "Story of Seasons" art style and the pixel-art classic style via an F2 key press.

    | Aspect | Player Feedback | |--------|------------------| | Performance | “Almost perfect 60fps on Switch handheld now.” | | Loading | “From 5 seconds to under 2 seconds entering the mine.” | | Bugs | “No more freezing when harvesting floors 100+.” |

    Some players still prefer the original GBA pixel art, but v20200820 is widely seen as the best official version of the remake.