Marvelous has announced that Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma will be released for Switch and PC via Steam in Spring 2025.
Pre-orders for the Earth Dancer Edition will begin soon at the Marvelous USA Store and participating retailers for a suggested retail price of $99.99. This edition includes a special box featuring art depicting the battle above Azuma, a physical copy of the game, the original soundtrack CD, an art book, an Azuma-themed folding fan, the Seasons of Love downloadable content bundle, additional downloadable content costumes for the main character and his partner Woolbey, and a Woolbey plush keychain.
The standard edition of the game will also be available to pre-order for a suggested retail price of $59.99, with digital edition and pricing details to be announced at a later date.
Here’s a synopsis of the game from Marvelous USA:
story
The Celestial Collapse was a disaster caused by a massive object colliding with Azuma, the eastern land. The impact was devastating, scattering pieces of the terrain across the sky and under the oceans. The earth shattered, and the power provided by the runes stopped flowing. The gods of nature quickly disappeared. Mountains crumbled, fields withered, and the people were left with nothing… not even hope.
You wake up startled from dreams of dragons fighting each other, you don’t remember how or why, but a voice rings in your mind.
“Embrace the power of the Earthdancer. Use this power to save the land.”
About
The classic action RPG and life simulation gameplay beloved by Rune Factory fans around the world is boldly reimagined in Guardians of Azuma. In this all-new adventure set in a never-before-seen eastern land of Azuma, players will gain the power of the Earthdancers to battle the corruption spreading across Azuma and restore hope to this once thriving land.
Choose one of two protagonists whose destinies are intertwined by a mysterious force. Use sacred treasures to fight various forms of the plague and restore people – and gods – to their original glory. Advance your agriculture to not only manage the land, but also rebuild entire villages, cultivating new companions and resources along the way. Explore seasonally themed villages heavily influenced by traditional Japanese culture. Each village features brand new festivals, revamped fan favorites, and fascinating love candidates. Embrace your destiny. A new world of adventure awaits.
Main features
Bold New Abilities and Weapons – As an Earthdancer, use the power of dance, sacred treasures and new weapons like bows and talismans to cleanse the land and farms and reverse the damage of the plague. You Need the Power of an Entire Village – Don’t just manage your farm, rebuild the entire village. Construct and place buildings to encourage people to return and contribute to the village. Resurrect the Gods to bring vitality and precious resources back to the plague-stricken land. Fantasy Japanese Life – Experience beautiful Japanese-inspired character design and aesthetics, from festivals to events to monsters. Explore Azuma’s natural landscapes and seasonally themed locations, steeped in tradition. Classic Romance and Relationships – Choose from a male or female protagonist and befriend or romance any of the eligible candidates in fully voiced scenarios. Recruit these new friends to aid you in battle too.
Check out the new trailer below, and take a look at the new set of screenshots in the gallery.
Trailer released
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