New Rune Factory adventures await for fans in international markets next month, with XSEED Games and Marvelous Europe announcing their North American and PAL region release dates for Rune Factory 5 on the Nintendo Switch. Those in North America will be able to tackle the RPG x Farming Sim hybrid first on 22 March 2022, with the European, Australia and New Zealand releases planned for 25 March 2022. This marks the first time a new instalment would have been available in approximately a decade, with Rune Factory 4 releasing in 2021.
Rune Factory 5 follows another hero, who having lost their memory, finds themselves in a small town blessed by nature. There, they are recruited into an organization of peacekeeping rangers known as SEED, and their new life begins. In addition to their normal duties of helping villagers, investigating rune-related mysteries, and rounding up rowdy monsters, leisure activities bring an equal amount of excitement. Whether spending time growing crops on a dragon’s back, embarking on fishing expeditions, prospecting the mountains for ore, or participating in local festivals, there are countless ways for Earthmates to relax after a hard day of adventuring.
Relationships that players foster with townsfolk provide additional depth to combat with brand-new link attacks, or at home with the newly introduced co-op cooking feature. As players grow closer to the twelve eligible marriage candidates and learn more about them through unique storylines, they can propose to their true love to begin a family of their own. Oh, and times have fortunately changed with this series, and love will know no boundaries. Earthmates can choose any of the twelve eligible marriage candidates regardless of gender.
Promoted features of Rune Factory 5 include:
Adventure Awaits
Saddle a monster mount and head out into the vast, vibrant wilderness to explore tranquil forests, ancient ruins, and even the inside of a volcano!
Gardener Guardian
Choose from seven weapon types and fight alongside up to three companions, then swap to farm tools to grow a wide variety of crops with monster farmhands.
Never A Dull Moment
Compete in cooking, crafting, and fishing contests or invite a sweetheart to join you for stargazing and flower-viewing during one of Rigbarth’s many seasonal festivals.
Find Your Special Someone
Date one of twelve eligible marriage candidates, learn more about them by completing their unique storyline, then pop the question and start a family!
Developed by Marvelous Inc., Rune Factory 5 will be available in the latter half of March 2022 exclusively on the Nintendo Switch.
