Marvelous has announced via the Japanese outlet Famitsu that Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma will be released on Nintendo Switch and PC on May 30, 2025.
The upcoming Weekly Famitsu issue will discuss the setting, characters, progression, and the 12 interests. An interview with the director, Shiro Maekawa, will also be presented.
About Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma
The setting of Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma was revealed to be the titular Azuma, which occurs in the eastern lands that were struck by a terrible calamity known as the Celestial Collapse. The gods of nature vanished, causing the land to wither and the people to suffer from the Blight. Players will restore this land to its glory as an Earth Dancer.
The male and female protagonists are Subaru and Kaguya. They are variations of Earthmates, Earth Dancers who save the world through dance. Parasols, drums, swords, and more will be usable alongside bows and talismans. To clarify, the parasols and drums are non-combat tools.
Players can also anticipate cultivating relationships with the locals, recruiting them to your side in combat, or helping them manage the villages across fully-voiced scenarios. Plus, romances will be available for gods and mortals. The general producer is Tsukuda Kenichiro, the Producer is Fujii Hisahi, and the Director is Maekawa Shiro.
