Today, publisher Marvelous USA announced that their action role-playing game slash life sim title ‘Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma’ is now available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles after a successful debut on PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch consoles some months back. All previously released downloadable content, including the free “STORY OF SEASONS Bundle” and free “Sakuna DLC,” will also be available beginning today on their respective digital storefronts.
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.”
Have a gander below for more details on Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, including physical details. Look forward to our review of the game sometime soon! Hopefully I can get it out before next Wednesday…
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.
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!
Guardians of Azuma is available digitally on both platforms with Standard, Digital Deluxe, and Super Digital Deluxe editions priced at $59.99, $69.99, and $79.99 respectively. All digital purchases will include the “Rune Factory 4 Hero Outfit Bundle” as a special bonus. and are currently discounted 10% off their normal price for PlayStation Plus subscribers and on the Xbox Store through March 13 to celebrate the launch of the game. A standard PS5™ physical edition is also available for purchase exclusively through Amazon for $59.99. The PS5™ and Xbox Series X|S versions include all post-launch updates released on the Nintendo Switch™ system, the Nintendo Switch™ 2 system, and PC.
