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1999 PS1 Curio 'Milano’s Odd Job Collection' Launches in the West on Console and PC

A fan-led XSEED release delivers full English support plus modern features, with a free Switch 2 upgrade arriving December 22.

Overview

  • The remaster is out now digitally on PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC for $14.99, with a free Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Upgrade Pack scheduled for December 22 in the Americas and EMEA.
  • Modern updates include improved load times, save states, and a rewind option, alongside full English text and an optional dub while retaining the original Japanese audio with English subtitles.
  • The game follows 11-year-old Milano across a summer of part-time jobs presented as minigames, paired with light life-sim activities and home customization.
  • Fan translators Hilltop Works partnered with publisher XSEED Games on the localization, while Implicit Conversions handled the technical work using its Syrup engine.
  • Early reception notes nostalgic appeal, with Push Square awarding a 7/10 and recommending it to players with PS1-era tastes.