Marvelous Europe has announced that digital pre-orders are now open for Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma and Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, the latest titles in their respective franchises. Alongside this announcement, new trailers have been released for both games, offering a first look at what players can expect.
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is scheduled for release on 5 June 2025 for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and Windows PC via Steam. Set in the newly introduced region of Azuma, the game reimagines the traditional action-RPG and life-simulation formula of the series. Players will take on the role of an Earth Dancer, working to dispel a growing corruption and restore hope to the land. A story trailer for the game is available to view on YouTube.
Pre-orders are now open across multiple platforms with the standard digital edition priced at €59.99 on Nintendo Switch and €69.99 on Nintendo Switch 2 (or local equivalent). Several expanded editions are also available:
- The Digital Deluxe Edition (€69.98 on Switch) includes additional outfits, character bonding stories, and cosmetic items.
- The Super Digital Deluxe Edition (€79.98 on Switch) adds the game’s digital soundtrack and art book.
Nintendo Switch 2 users can purchase upgrade packs to access Digital Deluxe or Super Digital Deluxe content for €9.99 and €19.99 respectively. A separate upgrade pack is also available for €10 for those who own the Nintendo Switch version.
Physical editions of Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma are also available to pre-order. The standard edition is priced at €59.99 on Nintendo Switch and €69.99 on Nintendo Switch 2. A Limited Edition set, priced at €99.99 for Switch, includes a range of collectibles such as a soundtrack, art book, themed merchandise, and multiple DLC bundles.
Meanwhile, Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar is set to launch on 27 August 2025. Inspired by the original handheld version, the game introduces a variety of improvements including a larger game world, new characters, a more developed narrative, and voice acting during story events.
Digital pre-orders are now open with the standard edition priced at €49.99 on Nintendo Switch and €59.99 on Nintendo Switch 2. The Digital Deluxe Edition (€59.98 on Switch) includes bonus costumes and character customisation options. The Super Digital Deluxe Edition (€69.99 on Switch) also features the game’s digital soundtrack and art book.
The optional “Trunk of Transformation” DLC, available separately for €9.99, can also be bundled into a Super Digital Deluxe DLC set for €19.99 (in addition to the digital soundtrack and art book). An upgrade pack priced at €10 will be available for Switch users transitioning to Switch 2.
Physical editions of Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar are now available to pre-order. The standard edition is priced at €49.99/€59.99 on Nintendo Switch/Nintendo Switch 2 respectively, while a Limited Edition (€69.99/€79.99) includes the game, a plush Suffolk sheep, a poster, a 115-page art book, and a soundtrack CD.
Both titles will also be available on Windows PC via Steam, where they are currently available to wishlist.
