Rune Factory 3 Special Interview Reveals Possible 1 & 2 Remakes Depending on Sales; Next Rune Factory Not Mainline Numbered

Japanese outlet 4Gamer recently interviewed Marvelous staff member Shiro Maekawa regarding the recently announced Rune Factory 3 Special.

• Announcement Coverage
• New Gameplay Info, Special Editions, & Japanese Release Date

Rune Factory 3 was chosen as the next entry to get the Special treatment because it was the title that, according to Maekawa, perfected the series formula. It was also the numbered entry fans most wanted to see remade for modern platforms. Players can look forward to an increased number of save files. For those unaware, the original release only had three save files.

The “new series title in development” won’t be Rune Factory 6. However, it will signify a considerable leap for the series. He clarifies that this new game will be closer to Rune Factory Frontier and Rune Factory Tides of Destiny/Oceans rather than a mainline numbered entry. The team yearns to innovate but feels that taking a shot at making Rune Factory 6 would be a bit too much, so instead, they’re going to experiment first by making a non-numbered adventure.

There aren’t any concrete plans to remake other Rune Factory games. Though they might consider developing a Rune Factory 1 Special and Rune Factory 2 Special depending on how much Rune Factory 3 Special sells.