Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma launches on February 13, 2026 for PS5 and Xbox Series

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Okay, gamers, huge news! I just heard that Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is officially coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S on February 13, 2026. Mark your calendars, because I’m already hyped to get back into this world!

Following its release on Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and PC via Steam in June, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is now also available on PlayStation 5, both as a physical copy and digitally. You can find Junior’s review of the game here, and my comparison of the game on Steam Deck and Switch here.

You can find the PS5 and Xbox platform trailer with more information from Marvelous USA below:

Marvelous USA announced today that Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on February 13, 2026. The PlayStation and Xbox versions will include all previously released free updates that were available for the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. Players can purchase a standard digital edition for $59.99, a Digital Deluxe edition for $69.99 (including the “Seasons of Love Bundle” and “Festive Attire and Dark Woolby Bundle”), or a Super Digital Deluxe edition for $79.99 (which adds a digital soundtrack and art book to the other bundles). As a bonus, all digital purchases will also receive the “Rune Factory 4 Hero Outfit Bundle.” Additional downloadable content, like the “STORY OF SEASONS Bundle” and “Sakuna DLC,” will be available at launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

I’m so excited! It looks like the regular PS5 disc version is going to be available for pre-order on Amazon soon, and it’s going to be just $59.99. Definitely keeping an eye out for that!

The eastern lands of Azuma were once thriving, but are now broken and fading after a catastrophic event called the Celestial Collapse and the loss of magical rune power. With the gods of nature withdrawing due to growing corruption, the land itself is falling apart – mountains are collapsing and fields are becoming barren. The people desperately need help against a spreading plague. A young hero answers the call, forming an alliance with a dragon and embarking on a quest. They receive a powerful gift, instructed to “Embrace the Earth Dancer’s strength and use it to save the land.”

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma invites you on a brand-new journey to Azuma, a beautiful land inspired by Eastern culture. You’ll play as an Earth Dancer, tasked with bringing life back to this once-vibrant country. Choose between two characters whose stories are intertwined, and enjoy a fresh take on classic Rune Factory gameplay – farm with elegance, rebuild villages, and battle using weapons like bows and talismans. Explore the expansive world of Azuma, discovering stunning villages themed around the seasons and influenced by Japanese culture. Beyond exploring, fighting, and building, you’ll forge relationships with the locals, enlisting their help in battle or village management. Use the power of dance and sacred treasures to heal the land and restore Azuma to its former splendor. A new adventure is waiting!

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.
  • 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!

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, created by Marvelous and published in North and South America by Marvelous USA, is launching on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on February 13, 2026.

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2025-12-08 23:26