Marvelous USA announced that pre-orders for Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma are now available. The game is releasing worldwide and to be available for the PC and Nintendo Switch.
Players can now pre-order the standard edition of the game, priced at $59.99. There is also the “Earth Dancer Edition”, available for $99.99, though only offered for the Nintendo Switch.
Aside from a physical copy of the game, this collection also comes with an original soundtrack CD and an art book. It also has the “Earth Dancer DLC Pack” which includes the “Seasons of Love Bundle,” “Festive Attire and Dark Woolby Bundle,” “Rune Factory 4 Outfit Bundle,” and Useful Item Bundle. But wait there’s more! Those who get this edition can also get their hands on an Azuma-inspired folding fan and plush Woolby keychain. All of these are then placed in a custom outer-box that features an awe-inspiring art of a battle high above Azuma.
The studio said in a statement that the game is also going to be available digitally for both PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch through the Nintendo eShop.
A New Adventure
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma offers a new storyline and takes players to the eastern lands of Azuma. It has become the battleground in the cataclysmic event known as the Celestial Collapse.
The eastern setting provides a welcomed change of scene in the Rune Factory franchise. Indeed, the imaginative Japanese-inspired aesthetics give life to Azuma with its festivals, events, and monsters, providing beauty in a backdrop of devastation. Different regions are steeped in seasonal themes, showing off Azuma’s variety and hinting at its past prosperity, making the task of restoration even more poignant.
Rebuilding the Community
It’s not all fights since there’s also the old-school village sim element. Players are tasked with rebuilding entire communities from the ground up, luring villagers back, and eventually reviving the gods of nature. This township revival system promises to add depth to the gameplay, extending beyond the mere farming elements of its predecessors.
Romance and friendships are back too. There are fully voiced scenarios for gamers to engage with their preferred partners. The protagonist’s gender can be chosen at the start, and throughout the journey, players can befriend or romance a host of characters.
Overall, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma offers an intriguing narrative reminiscent of early Rune Factory entries while at the same time feature fresh mechanics, a new setting, and enticing character interactions.
The game releases on May 30. Wishlist Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma on Steam now.
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