Because v20200820 stabilized the .exe structure, the modding community exploded. If you are a PC player on this patch:
Without v20200820, modding was a crash-fest. With it, Mineral Town becomes your perfect town. STORY OF SEASONS Friends of Mineral Town v20200820
When the game launched on PC via Steam on July 14, 2020, the reception was warm but cautious. Players loved the art style and the nostalgia, but PC-centric features were lacking. Enter v20200820. Because v20200820 stabilized the
This update, rolling out on August 20, 2020, was the first major patch specifically designed to address PC user feedback. While console players were stuck with their launch builds, PC players suddenly had a vastly superior version. Without v20200820, modding was a crash-fest
In this version, the Harvest Sprites (the little dwarves who help you water and harvest) have a fixed AI that many players miss. Later patches made them slightly lazier or required more specific pathing. In v20200820, if you stack them with high friendship and flour (their favorite snack), they will clear your entire field in an hour.