Adventure Awaits in Azuma; Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Releases on Nintendo Switch™ and Nintendo Switch™ 2!
has 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 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 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. Physical editions for Nintendo Switch are also available in both a Standard Edition (available now) and the Limited Edition (releases 26th June), 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 more information regarding Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, visit the official website https://marvelousgames.com/games/rune-factory-guardians-of-azuma