The remake introduced an extensive wardrobe system. By v20200820, the bug that caused clipping issues with backpacks and long hair was fixed. You can now run around Mineral Town in a swimsuit, a tuxedo, or a cow costume without visual glitches.
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.
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. STORY OF SEASONS Friends of Mineral Town v20200820
Posted by: A devoted Harvest Moon Veteran
Date: August 20, 2026 (Reflecting on the v20200820 build)
There is a certain magic to revisiting a town that feels like home. For many of us who grew up with a GBA in our hands, Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town wasn’t just a game; it was a sanctuary. When Marvelous announced the full remake under the STORY OF SEASONS banner, we cheered. But today, we aren’t just talking about the launch version. We are dusting off the virtual shelves to look at a specific snapshot in time: Version v20200820. The remake introduced an extensive wardrobe system
Released in the early fall of 2020, this patch arrived roughly a month after the Western PC (Steam) release. It was the "quality of life" savior that bridged the gap between the Nintendo Switch launch and the PC master race expectations. Let’s break down why v20200820 is arguably the definitive way to experience Mineral Town.
It is important to note that v20200820 is not the latest version. Later patches (2021 and beyond) added features like: So why play v20200820 over the modern version
So why play v20200820 over the modern version?
| Feature | v20200820 | Modern Patch (2023+) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Movement Speed | Cheat-level fast (4x) | Capped at 1.5x | | Mining | Extremely fast, less grinding | Balanced, slower stamina drain | | Mouse Support | Native, precise | Native, precise | | Load Times | Very fast (SSD optimized) | Slightly slower due to anti-cheat checks | | Mod Support | Fully compatible with Nexus mods | Partially broken by DRM updates |
For speedrunners and "completionists," v20200820 remains the superior version because it respects the player's time the least.