The Ultimate Child Guide to Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life - Maximizing Joy and Success!

Raising a child and starting a family are some of the most engaging and enjoyable aspects of playing Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life. In this game, players have the opportunity to get married, have a child, and witness the growth of their relationships with non-playable characters as time passes through the changing seasons of Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter.

During the first year or towards its end, players tie the knot with their selected partner. Regardless of whether players choose one of the bachelorettes in A Wonderful Life or someone else, they will have a child together. Players can even decide on the name and gender of their child or leave it up to chance. As the child matures, players can exert an influence on their interests and career path.

Child Interests And Abilities

In the Resident Info tab of the second year of Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life, players can find details about their child's preferences and skills. The Resident Info tab presents bars indicating their level of interest and proficiency in the six primary child career choice areas, listed as follows:

The child's interests and preferences are partly influenced by the player's choice of spouse and their interests. For instance, in Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life, Gustafa, one of the bachelors, has a deep love for music and nature. As a result, a child born to Gustafa might naturally develop an inclination towards music. Nevertheless, players also have opportunities to shape their child's future career by taking specific actions throughout the game.

How To Influence Child Career Choices

Players have various options to shape their child's growth and future profession in Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life. In the second year, they can purchase gifts for their child at Van's marketplace, including a toy ball, a drawing pad, and wooden blocks. These gifts can prompt cutscenes where the child interacts with the items, potentially fostering their interests and skill development in various career paths.

Additionally, fulfilling resident requests can earn players more presents for their child. For instance, Lou provides a bucket and spade in the first year, while Baddoch offers the Plant Encyclopedia in the third year.

In addition to that, players have the opportunity to engage with their child during their early years. This includes activities like singing lullabies, taking them on excursions around the farm, or introducing them to the townspeople of Forgotten Valley, which can have a lasting impact. As the child grows into a teenager, players can also give them gifts as a way to show affection, especially when physical affection becomes less accepted. These gifts may consist of food items or dishes, as well as valuable items discovered in the mine.

In the third year's treasure box encounter or when receiving gifts, the child may inquire about various topics, providing an opportunity to influence their interests. Additionally, during seasonal events such as the Fireworks Festival, players can make wishes that prioritize the child's desires, ultimately increasing the likelihood of specific career paths or endings.

Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life is available now on PC, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X/S.