Beloved Action-RPG/Life Sim and Farm/Life Sim Series Return with Fresh Experiences this Summer
TORRANCE, Calif. — April 24, 2025 — Marvelous USA today announced that digital pre-orders are now available for the latest entries in the much-loved Rune Factory and STORY OF SEASONS series for Nintendo platforms. Action-RPG/Life Sim and Nintendo Switch™ 2 launch title, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma,is scheduled for launch on June 5 and can be pre-ordered on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The standard edition will be available to pre-order for $59.99 on Nintendo Switch and $69.99 for Nintendo Switch 2. A Digital Deluxe edition will be available to pre-order for $69.98 on Nintendo Switch; and a Super Digital Deluxe edition for $79.98 on Nintendo Switch.
At launch, Nintendo Switch 2 players can upgrade their Nintendo Switch 2 standard edition with a “Digital Deluxe” DLC set for $9.99, or a “Super Digital Deluxe” DLC set for $19.99.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade Pack will also be available for pre-order for $10 for anyone that owns either the physical or digital Nintendo Switch version of Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma. All digital versions of the game will come with the “Rune Factory 4 Hero Outfit Bundle” as a special bonus. The full details of each digital edition are available below.
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Digital Standard Edition (pre-order on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2; wishlist on PC)
- Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma base game
- Subaru’s Rune Factory 4 Outfit (Lest), Kaguya’s Rune Factory 4 Outfit (Frey)
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Digital Deluxe Edition (pre-order on Nintendo Switch; wishlist on PC)
- Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma base game
- Subaru’s Rune Factory 4 Outfit (Lest), Kaguya’s Rune Factory 4 Outfit (Frey)
- “Seasons of Love Bundle” DLC:
- Pilika’s Bonding Stories
- Cuilang’s Bonding Stories
- “Marvelous Swimsuit Bundle” cosmetic DLC: Subaru’s Marvelous Swimsuit, Kaguya’s Marvelous Swimsuit, Iroha’s Marvelous Swimsuit, Hina’s Marvelous Swimsuit, Murasame’s Marvelous Swimsuit, Ulalaka’s Marvelous Swimsuit, Mauro’s Marvelous Swimsuit, Kurama’s Marvelous Swimsuit, Kai’s Marvelous Swimsuit, Fubuki’s Marvelous Swimsuit, Matsuri’s Marvelous Swimsuit, Ikaruga’s Marvelous Swimsuit, Clarice’s Marvelous Swimsuit, Kanata’s Marvelous Swimsuit, Pilika’s Marvelous Swimsuit, Cuilang’s Marvelous Swimsuit
- “Festive Attire and Dark Woolby Bundle” cosmetic DLC: Subaru’s Festive Attire, Kaguya’s Festive Attire, Dark Woolby
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Super Digital Deluxe Edition (pre-order on Nintendo Switch; wishlist on PC)
- Includes the contents of the Digital Deluxe Edition, plus:
- Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma digital soundtrack
- Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma digital art book
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma “Digital Deluxe DLC” Set (Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC)
- “Seasons of Love Bundle”:
- Pilika’s Bonding Stories
- Cuilang’s Bonding Stories
- “Marvelous Swimsuit Bundle” cosmetic DLC: Subaru’s Marvelous Swimsuit, Kaguya’s Marvelous Swimsuit, Iroha’s Marvelous Swimsuit, Hina’s Marvelous Swimsuit, Murasame’s Marvelous Swimsuit, Ulalaka’s Marvelous Swimsuit, Mauro’s Marvelous Swimsuit, Kurama’s Marvelous Swimsuit, Kai’s Marvelous Swimsuit, Fubuki’s Marvelous Swimsuit, Matsuri’s Marvelous Swimsuit, Ikaruga’s Marvelous Swimsuit, Clarice’s Marvelous Swimsuit, Kanata’s Marvelous Swimsuit, Pilika’s Marvelous Swimsuit, Cuilang’s Marvelous Swimsuit
- “Festive Attire and Dark Woolby Bundle” cosmetic DLC: Subaru’s Festive Attire, Kaguya’s Festive Attire, Dark Woolby
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma “Super Digital Deluxe DLC” Set (Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC)
- Includes the contents of the “Digital Deluxe DLC” Set, plus:
- Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma digital soundtrack
- Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma digital art book
STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar is also available for pre-order digitally on Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The standard edition will be available to pre-order for $49.99 on Nintendo Switch and $59.99 on Nintendo Switch 2. A Digital Deluxe Edition will be available to pre-order for $59.98 on Nintendo Switch; and a Super Digital Deluxe edition will be available to pre-order for $69.98 on Nintendo Switch. Players can also purchase the “Trunk of Transformation Bundle” DLC separately beginning at launch for $9.99.
At launch, Nintendo Switch 2 players can also upgrade their Nintendo Switch 2 standard edition with the “Trunk of Transformation Bundle” DLC for $9.99, or a “Super Digital Deluxe” DLC set for $19.99.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade Pack will also be available for pre-order for $10 for anyone that owns either the physical or digital Nintendo Switch version of STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar. The full details of each digital edition are available below.
STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar Digital Standard Edition (pre-order on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2; wishlist on PC):
- STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar base game
- “Cow Set” cosmetic DLC: Cow Costume, Cow Headwear, Cow Glider
STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar Digital Deluxe Edition (pre-order on Nintendo Switch; wishlist on PC):
- STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar base game
- “Cow Set” cosmetic DLC: Cow Costume, Cow Headwear, Cow Glider
- “Trunk of Transformation” cosmetic DLC: Chick Costume (Yellow), Chick Headwear (Yellow), Chick Costume (Black), Chick Headwear (Black), Alpaca Costume (White), Alpaca Headwear (White), Alpaca Costume (Brown), Alpaca Headwear (Brown), Ninja Outfit, Ninja Glider, Ninja Bazaar Set, Braid & Flowers, Cat Ear Buns with Highlights, Short Perm, Side Part with Highlights
STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar Super Digital Deluxe Edition (pre-order on Nintendo Switch; wishlist on PC):
- Includes the contents of the Digital Deluxe Edition, plus:
- STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar digital soundtrack
- STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar digital art book
STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar “Trunk of Transformation Bundle” DLC (Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC):
- “Trunk of Transformation” cosmetic DLC: Chick Costume (Yellow), Chick Headwear (Yellow), Chick Costume (Black), Chick Headwear (Black), Alpaca Costume (White), Alpaca Headwear (White), Alpaca Costume (Brown), Alpaca Headwear (Brown), Ninja Outfit, Ninja Glider, Ninja Bazaar Set, Braid & Flowers, Cat Ear Buns with Highlights, Short Perm, Side Part with Highlights
STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar “Super Digital Deluxe DLC” Set (Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC):
- Includes the “Trunk of Transformation Bundle” DLC, plus:
- STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar digital soundtrack
- STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar digital art book
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma
The classic action-RPG and life-simulation gameplay beloved by Rune Factory fans across the globe is boldly reimagined in Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma. This all-new adventure takes place in the never-before-seen eastern country of Azuma, where you will become an Earth Dancer and fight against the corruption spreading throughout Azuma to bring hope back to this once-prosperous land.
Along with digital editions, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma physical pre-orders are now available for an MSRP of $69.99 for the Nintendo Switch 2 version through participating retailers and via the Marvelous USA Online Store. Physical pre-orders for Nintendo Switch are also currently available for both the standard edition for an MSRP of $59.99, and the “Earth Dancer Edition,” which comes in a custom outer box featuring awe-inspiring art of a battle high above Azuma, and includes a physical copy of the game, an original soundtrack consisting of 56 tracks across two CDs, a 160-page art book, an Azuma-inspired folding fan, a plush Woolby keychain, and a substantial DLC pack, which includes the “Seasons of Love Bundle,” the “Festive Attire and Dark Woolby Bundle,” the “Rune Factory 4 Hero Outfit Bundle,” the “Rune Factory 4 Bachelorette Outfit Bundle,” and the Useful Item Bundle, for an MSRP of $99.99. The title will also be released for Windows PC via Steam on June 5 and is available to wishlist. More information can be found at: https://na.runefactory.com/azuma/.
This title is rated “T for Teen” by the ESRB.
STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar
Inspired by the classic handheld title, STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar builds up and improves on the original in every conceivable way. The world is bigger and more alive than ever thanks to incredible new visuals, new characters, an expanded story, and full character voice work in story events—a series first. Take advantage of Zephyr Town’s unique weather, using the wind to make travel and farm tasks a breeze!
In addition to digital editions, STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar will be available on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 in a standard physical edition for an MSRP of $49.99/$59.99, and a physical Premium Edition including a copy of STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar, an adorable Suffolk sheep pocket plushie, a cloth poster, a physical art book with over 115 pages of cozy art, and an original soundtrack CD, for an MSRP of $69.99/$79.99. Physical pre-orders are available now through participating retailers and via the Marvelous USA Online Store. This title will also be available on Windows PC via Steam on Aug. 27 and is available to wishlist. More information can be found at: www.storyofseasons.com/grandbazaar.
This title is rated “E for Everyone” by the ESRB.
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