Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Marvelous announced that the game will launch for Switch and PC via Steam in the spring of 2025.
Pre-orders for the “Earth Dancer Edition” will be available soon through the Marvelous USA store and participating retailers at an MSRP of $99.99. It includes a custom outer box featuring a fighting art of Azuma, as well as a physical copy of the game, an original soundtrack CD, an art book, an Azuma-inspired folding fan, the downloadable content bundle “Seasons of Love,” additional downloadable content costumes for the protagonist and his companion Woolby, and a plush Woolby keychain.
The standard edition of the game will also be available for pre-order at an MSRP of $59.99. Details about the digital edition and pricing will be announced at a later date.
Here's an overview of the game, via Marvelous USA:
Story
Celestial Collapse – A disaster that occurred when a massive object fell upon the eastern land of Azuma. The devastating impact sent pieces of landmass into the skies above and into the sea below. With the earth broken, the flow of power provided by the Rune ceased. The gods of nature soon vanished. Mountains crumbled and fields dried up, leaving the people with nothing… not even hope.
You wake up, and are startled to dream of a duel of dragons. You don't remember how or why, but a voice inside you whispers.
“Accept the power of the Earth Dancer. Use this power to save the land.”
About this
The classic action-RPG and life-simulation gameplay loved by Rune Factory fans around the world is boldly reimagined in Guardians of Azuma. This all-new adventure takes place in the never-before-seen eastern country of Azuma where you will embrace Earth Dancer powers and fight against the corruption spreading across Azuma to bring hope back to this prosperous land.
Choose one of two heroes whose destinies are intertwined with mysterious powers. Use sacred treasures to fight against many forms of Blight to restore people and even gods to their natural glory. Take farming even further, as you'll manage more than a plot, rebuilding entire villages while cultivating new allies and resources along the way. Explore seasonally themed villages inspired by traditional Japanese culture, each with brand new festivals and fan favorites, as well as charming romance candidates. Embrace your destiny. The adventure of a new world awaits.
key features
- Bold new abilities and weapons – As an Earth Dancer, use the power of dance, sacred treasures and new weapons like the Bow and Talisman to purify the land, your fields and undo the Blight's damage.
- it takes a village – Don't just focus on the farm – rebuild the entire village! Build and maintain buildings, inspire people to return to the village and contribute. Revive the gods to bring vitality and valuable resources back to the suffering land.
- Your Fantasy Japanese Life – Experience beautiful Japanese-inspired character designs and aesthetics, from festivals to events and monsters. Explore Azuma's natural landscapes and its seasonally themed locations full of tradition.
- Classic Romance and Relationships – Choose from between male and female protagonists, then befriend or romance any eligible candidate in fully voiced scenarios. Recruit these new friends to aid you in battle, too.
Watch the new trailer below. Check out a new set of screenshots in the gallery.
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