Rice is still power! Marvelous USA today released a new trailer showcasing the free ‘Sakuna DLC’ for Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma ahead of its release on the Nintendo Switch™ system, Windows PC via Steam, and as part of the launch lineup for the Nintendo Switch™ 2 system on June 5, 2025. Harvest Goddess Sakuna and her guardian Tama, from the Edelweiss-developed Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, will be available as a villager and party member when the title releases. Don’t be fooled by her diminutive size and choice of weapons, Sakuna has more experience fighting with farming implements than most warriors and is a capable companion on any adventure. Back at the village, don’t miss out on conversations with the Harvest Goddess featuring all-new voice over. Plus, Sakuna and Tama can assist with village tasks, including farming her specialty, rice!
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Sakuna DLC Trailer
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. Work in third person view or use a top-down view supporting mouse functionality on Windows PC and on Nintendo Switch™ 2 with the Joy-Con™ 2.
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!
The Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma physical edition for the Nintendo Switch™ 2 version is available for pre-order for an MSRP of $69.99. Physical editions for Nintendo Switch are also currently available for pre-order with both the standard edition for an MSRP of $59.99, and the “Earth Dancer Edition,” for an MSRP of $99.99, through participating retailers and via the Marvelous USA Online Store. The “Earth Dancer Accessory Set,” which includes an original soundtrack consisting of 56 tracks across two CDs, a 160-page art book, an Azuma-inspired folding fan, and a plush Woolby keychain in a custom outer box will also be available in the U.S. exclusively on the Marvelous USA Online Store for $49.99.
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is available for pre-purchase on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch™ in a standard edition for $59.99; a Digital Deluxe edition for $69.98; and as a Super Digital Deluxe edition for $79.98. The Nintendo Switch™ version can be updated to the Nintendo Switch™ 2 version digitally with the Upgrade Pack for $10.00, and the Nintendo Switch™ 2 version is available for pre-purchase digitally for $69.99. The title will also be available at launch on Windows PC via Steam for $59.99 for the standard edition, $69.98 for the Digital Deluxe edition, and $79.98 for the Super Digital Deluxe Edition, each containing the same content as the Nintendo Switch™ versions.
Developed by Marvelous and published in the Americas by Marvelous USA, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma will be released globally on the Nintendo Switch™ 2, Nintendo Switch™, and Windows PC via Steam on June 5, 2025. The title will be published in Japan by Marvelous Inc. and in Europe by Marvelous Europe. More information can be found on the official website, https://na.runefactory.com/azuma/, and on X @RuneFactory. This title has been rated “T for Teen” by the ESRB.