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Rune Factory 5 (RF5)

Release Date: When Does Rune Factory 5 Come Out?

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★ Follow along with our Story Walkthrough.
☆ Build your bonds by giving the best gifts for each character!
★ Learn how dishes are prepared in our Cooking Guide.
☆ Wield the strongest types of weapons in combat.
★ Earn SEED Points to develop and improve town.
☆ Capture Wanted Monsters to increase your SEED Rank!

Rune Factory 5 - Release Date

Rune Factory 5 (RF5) has been released for the Nintendo Switch! Learn more about Rune Factory 5, including all available platforms, pre-order bonuses, product information, and game details!

Rune Factory 5 Release Date

Releasing on March 22, 2022

Rune Factory 5 - Releasing on March 22, 2022
Release Date March 22, 2022 (Nintendo Switch)
July 14, 2022 (Steam)

The English version of Rune Factory 5 was released on March 22, 2022 for the Nintendo Switch, almost a year after the Japanese version's release, It was later released on Steam on July 14, 2022.

You can purchase the gam on the Nintendo eShop and Steam Store. It costs $39.99 for the Standard Version and $49.99 for the Digital Deluxe Version.

Digital Deluxe Edition for RF4 Costumes

Rune Factory 5 - Digital Deluxe Version

The Digital Deluxe version has a base copy of the game with additional costumes. These costumes are based on the marriage candidates from Rune Factory 4.

List of All Outfits and How to Change Clothes

Rune Factory 5 Trailers

Release Date Reveal Trailer

Rune Factory 5 was first revealed during a Nintendo Direct back in September 23, 2021.

What Kind of Game is Rune Factory 5?

Simulation video game...

Rune Factory 5 - farming simulation

Rune Factory 5 allows you to do field work at a farm, harvest crops, and sell them to earn money. You can also gather minerals and other materials to forge and upgrade your weapons and tools.

The game also features other facilities, each with different functions, and a village where you can interact with other NPCs. Among the characters are a selection of bachelors and bachelorettes, who you can form intimate relationships with!

...but with RPG Elements

Rune Factory 5 - RPG elements

Additionally, you can also roam the area outside your farm and the village to fight monsters. Choose across eight types of weapons that fits your playstyle and take on dangerous monsters and even bosses! These monsters may also drop materials that you can use in forging.

Is Rune Factory a Switch Exclusive?

Has a Steam Version

Rune Factory 5 is currently available in the Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo Store and PC via Steam.

Rune Factory 5 Product Information

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Title Rune Factory 5
Publisher Marvelous (XSEED)
Developer Hakama Inc.
Supported Platforms Nintendo Switch, PC (Steam)
Game File Size 5.8 GB
Genre Role-Playing, Simulation, Action
Number of Players Single System (1)
Supported Languages French, German, American English
ESRB Rating Teen
Official Website Rune Factory 5 Official Website

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Release Date How to Link Data & Unlock Margaret and Doug
List of All DLCs Cast and List of Voice Actors
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How to Upgrade Farm Tools Best Weapons and Armor
Farm Dragon Guide Farming Guide: How to Grow Crops
How to Tame Monsters How to Earn SEED Points Easily
Starfall Weather and How to Get Starfall Seeds List of Area Maps
How to Level Up Fast: EXP Grinding Guide How to Get Fruit and Twinkle Tree Seeds
Unchangeable Events and Actions How to Recover and Increase RP
How to Upgrade Weapons All Birthdays and Gifts
Daily Routine: Things to Do Everyday Flower Shop Guide: How to Unlock the Ludmila's Flower Shop
All License Exam Answers Quick and Easy Money Making Guide
How to Prepare for Typhoons How to Grow Giant Crops
How to Get a Monster Barn and Max Monster Barn Capacity How to Craft the Best Weapon
Where is My Fertilizer Bin? Post Game Content and 100 Percent Guide
Crafting, Cooking, Forging, and Chemistry Skill EXP Farm How to Improve Soil Level for Better Crops
Different Types of Weather and Effects How to Buy Furniture: What to Do if the Storage Area is Full?
List of All Outfits and How to Change Clothes Is Rune Factory 5 Multiplayer?
Romance Guides
List of All Marriage Candidates How to Raise Friendship Level
All Romance Events (Stories) How to Get Married
How to Have Children Is Same-Gender Marriage Possible?
Confession Guide: How to Confess to Love Interest How to Get a Double Bed
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