| Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Gameplay & Story | Pre-Order & DLC | Review |
| Release Date | |
|---|---|
| May 30, 2025 More Details |
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| Genre | |
| RPG, Action, Adventure, Farming Simulator | |
| Platforms | Price (MSRP) |
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$59.99 |
| Developer | Publisher |
| Marvelous Entertainment | XSEED Games Marvelous USA, Inc. Marvelous Europe |
| Number of Players | Age Rating |
| Singe-Player (1) | ESRB Teen |
| Time to Finish | Cross Platform Play |
| TBA | No |
| Official Website | Official Website for Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma |
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Latest News
⚫︎ Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Gets May Release Date (RPGamer)
⚫︎ Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Unveils New English Trailer, More Info Coming January 22, 2025 (Noisy Pixel)
⚫︎ Rune Factory was Announced During the Nintendo Direct Back in August 2024. (Game8)
⚫︎ Two New Rune Factory Games in Development (Game8)
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Overview
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma (simply known as Guardians of Azuma or RF:GoA) is an upcoming action RPG and life-simulation game developed by Marvelous Inc. and set to release this May 30, 2025. Similar to Rune Factory Frontier and Tides of Destiny, this game is a spin-off in the Rune Factory series, which is itself a spin-off of Marvelous’ Story of Seasons (formerly Harvest Moon) series.
The game takes place in Azuma, an eastern land heavily inspired by Japanese aesthetics and traditions. Players assume the role of an Earth Dancer, tasked with restoring hope and vitality to the land after it has been ravaged by a cataclysmic event known as the Celestial Collapse and the subsequent spread of a corrupting force called the Blight.
Guardians of Azuma retains the series’ core gameplay loop of farming, combat, and social interaction. However, it introduces several new features. Players can now utilize the power of dance and sacred treasures alongside new weapons like bows and talismans to combat the Blight. A key mechanic not present in previous Rune Factory games is the ability to rebuild entire villages, construct buildings, and attract residents who contribute to the village’s growth. The game also emphasizes building relationships with villagers, with options to romance and recruit them to aid in battles.
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Switch |
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| $59.99 | |||||
| Wishlist Only | Coming Soon | ||||
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Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Gameplay
In Guardians of Azuma, players assume the role of an Earth Dancer, utilizing the power of dance and sacred treasures to combat the spreading Blight and restore the land. The game introduces new weapon types, including the bow and talisman, which can help deal with enemies from afar. Based on recent trailers, Sacred treasures, such as the umbrella and drum, serve multiple purposes: The umbrella can summon lightning to strike enemies, water crops, and facilitate gliding, while the drum can help revitalize crops.
A big part of the game is rebuilding four different villages, each representing a different season and drawing inspiration from Japanese culture. Players construct and customize buildings to attract villagers, who then contribute to the community. As with previous Rune Factory games, farming is also a central mechanic, with players cultivating crops in each village and taking advantage of seasonal benefits. Aside from monsters that can be recruited, it appears that villagers can also be assigned farming duties to help free up players to pursue other activities.
Like previous Rune Factory titles, Guardians of Azuma offers players the opportunity to build relationships with a diverse cast of characters..Players can choose their protagonist’s gender at the start of the game and engage in interactions that can lead to friendships or romantic partnerships. Following in the footsteps of Rune Factory 5, the game appears to support same-sex relationships, giving players 15 potential partners to pursue.
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Marriage Candidates
Guardians of Azuma offers players a diverse selection of marriage candidates, totaling 16 in all. This includes 14 characters available in the base game, plus two additional marriage options introduced with the Seasons of Love DLC. The candidates include:
⚫︎ Subaru: One of the main protagonists on a mission to save Azuma from the Blight.
⚫︎ Kaguya: One of the main protagonists who is on the same mission as Subaru.
⚫︎ Iroha: The owner of Iroha’s Teahouse in Spring Village.
⚫︎ Murasame: A samurai whose goal is to become the world’s greatest swordsman.
⚫︎ Hina:A returning character from Rune Factory 5 who claims to be an archeologist.
⚫︎ Mauro: A self-proclaimed treasure hunter from a foreign land.
⚫︎ Ulalaka: Azuma’s kind, gentle god of spring and merriment.
⚫︎ Matsuri: Azuma’s carefree god of summer and swords.
⚫︎ Kurama: Azuma’s calm, cool-headed god of autumn and wind.
⚫︎ Fubuki: Azuma’s warmhearted wolf god of winter and water.
⚫︎ Kanata: Azuma’s god of light and the heavens.
⚫︎ Kai: A leader of the oni feared for his incredible strength.
⚫︎ Clarice: Leader of a mysterious group who arrived in Azuma with an unknown goal.
⚫︎ Ikaruga: A mystic from the capital who leads the Jingasa Corps.
⚫︎ Pilika: Available only through the Seasons of Love DLC. She is a hunter who hails from Azuma’s far north.
⚫︎ Cuilang: Available only through the Seasons of Love DLC. He is a mechanical expert who lives in Autumn Village.
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Announcement Trailer
Announcement Trailer
Previously codenamed Project Dragon, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma was officially unveiled during the August 2024 Nintendo Direct. The announcement included a glimpse into the game's lore and new gameplay mechanics. Additionally, the trailer confirmed that the game is slated for release in 2025.
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