Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma Releases
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London, U.K. — June 5, in the year of
our Lord 2025 — Marvelous Europe today announced the
release of Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, which transports
players to the lands of the east for the first time in Rune
Factory franchise history, on the Nintendo Switch™ system,
Windows PC via Steam, and as part of the launch lineup for the
Nintendo Switch™ 2 system.
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma takes players to the previously
unseen lands of Azuma as an Earth Dancer, where they’ll embark
on an epic adventure filled with thrilling action combat, vast
lands peppered with hidden secrets to explore, a diverse cast of
unique characters for players to engage and form relationships
with, and four seasonal-themed villages and farms to rebuild and
restore with help from the locals. With brand-new festivals, a
choice of protagonists each with their own unique story
elements, exciting new weapons to fight with, and a
much-expanded farming management system, Rune Factory: Guardians
of Azuma offers something for series fans and new players alike.
Ravaged by the effects of the Celestial Collapse and the
cessation of power provided by the runes, the eastern lands of
Azuma are a shadow of their prosperous past. Weakened by
corruptive forces, the gods of nature retreated from the world,
leaving mountains to crumble and fields to wither. The people of
Azuma seek aid against a blight that has swept these
once-bountiful lands. One young hero enters into a contract with
a dragon and sets out on a journey. “Accept the might of the
Earth Dancer. Use this power to save the land.”
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma takes players on an all-new
adventure in the country of Azuma, a never-before-seen part of
the world steeped in Eastern culture. Here, players will assume
the role of an Earth Dancer destined to return hope—and life—to
the once-thriving land. Choose from one of two protagonists
whose fates are closely tied together, and experience reimagined
and expanded Rune Factory gameplay; as an Earth Dancer, players
will farm with grace, restore and build entire villages, and
fight with new weapons like the Bow and Talismans. Azuma is a
vast world to explore with majestic villages to uncover, each
taking inspiration from Japanese culture and each with a
seasonal theme. In addition to exploration, combat, and
village-building, players will also cultivate relationships with
the locals, recruiting them to your side in battle or to help
manage the villages. Wield sacred treasures of the gods and the
Earth Dancer’s power of dance to purify the land and return
Azuma to its former glory. The adventure of a new world awaits.
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Key Features:
Bold New Abilities and Weapons: As an Earth Dancer, use the
power of dance, sacred treasures, and fresh weapons like the Bow
and Talisman to purify the land, farm, and undo the Blight’s
damage.
It Takes a Village: Don’t just mind the farm—rebuild entire
villages! Construct and place buildings strategically to entice
people to return to the villages and contribute. Revive the gods
to bring vitality and valuable resources back to the plagued
lands. Work in third person view or use a top-down view
supporting mouse functionality on Windows PC and on Nintendo
Switch™ 2 with the Joy-Con™ 2.
Your Fantasy Japanese Life: Experience beautiful
Japanese-inspired character designs and aesthetics—from
festivals to events to monsters. Explore Azuma’s natural
landscapes and its seasonal-themed locales steeped in tradition.
Classic Romance and Relationships: Choose between male and
female protagonists, then befriend or romance any of the
eligible candidates—god and mortal alike—in fully voiced
scenarios. Recruit these new friends to aid in dynamic battles,
too!
The physical Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Nintendo Switch™ 2
Edition is now available for an RRP of €69.99. Physical editions
for Nintendo Switch are also currently available in both a
standard edition for an RRP of €59.99, and the Limited Edition,
which comes in a custom outer box and includes a physical copy
of the game, an original soundtrack consisting of 56 tracks
across two CDs, a 160-page art book, an Azuma-inspired folding
fan, a plush Woolby keychain, and a substantial DLC pack, which
includes the “Seasons of Love Bundle,” the “Festive Attire and
Dark Woolby Bundle,” the “Rune Factory 4 Hero Outfit Bundle,”
the “Rune Factory 4 Bachelorette Outfit Bundle,” and the Useful
Item Bundle, for an RRP of €99.99.
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is also available on the
Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch in a standard edition for
€59.99; a Digital Deluxe edition, which includes the game, the
“Seasons of Love Bundle,” and the “Festive Attire and Dark
Woolby Bundle” for €69,98; and as a Super Digital Deluxe
edition, which includes the game, the “Seasons of Love Bundle,”
the “Festive Attire and Dark Woolby Bundle,” a digital
soundtrack, and digital art book, for €79.98. The Nintendo
Switch™ version can be updated to the Nintendo Switch™ 2 version
digitally with the Upgrade Pack for €10, and the Nintendo
Switch™ 2 version is available for pre-purchase digitally for
€69.99. The title is available on Windows PC via Steam in a
standard edition, Digital Deluxe edition, and Super Digital
Deluxe Edition, each containing the same content as the Nintendo
Switch™ versions.
Additionally, the following standalone DLC offerings will also
be available at launch:
Rune Factory 4 “Hero Outfit Bundle” - €2.99 (Nintendo Switch,
Nintendo Switch 2)
· Subaru’s Rune Factory 4 Outfit (Lest), Kaguya’s Rune Factory 4
Outfit (Frey)
Rune Factory 4 “Bachelorette Outfit Bundle” - €7.99 (Nintendo
Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC)
· Ulalaka’s Rune Factory 4 Outfit (Margaret), Iroha’s Rune
Factory 4 Outfit (Xiao Pai), Matsuri’s Rune Factory 4 Outfit
(Forte), Kanata’s Rune Factory 4 Outfit (Amber), Hina’s Rune
Factory 4 Outfit (Clorica), Clarice’s Rune Factory 4 Outfit
(Dolce)
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma “Digital Deluxe DLC” Set -
€9,99 (Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC)
“Seasons of Love Bundle”:
Pilika’s Bonding Stories
Cuilang’s Bonding Stories
“Marvelous Swimsuit Bundle” cosmetic DLC that includes
alternative swimsuits for both protagonists and all of the
game's marriage candidates
“Festive Attire and Dark Woolby Bundle” cosmetic DLC: Subaru’s
Festive Attire, Kaguya’s Festive Attire, Dark Woolby
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma “Super Digital Deluxe DLC” Set
- €19.99 (Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC)
Includes the contents of the “Digital Deluxe DLC” Set, plus:
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma digital soundtrack
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma digital art book
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma “Sakuna DLC” – Free (Nintendo
Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC)
· Includes Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin collaboration content
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