Marvelous Europe have today announced that digital pre-orders for Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, which is the newest entry into the long-running RPG and life-simulation franchise, are now available on the Nintendo eShop with multiple editions being offered for both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.
Three different digital editions of Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma will be available to pre-order for the Nintendo Switch, namely the Standard Digital Edition, Digital Deluxe Edition and Super Digital Deluxe Edition, while only the Standard Digital Edition will be available to pre-order for the Nintendo Switch 2. Upgrade packs, to both the Digital Deluxe Edition and Super Digital Deluxe Edition, for both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 will also be made available at launch.
Available to Pre-Order on Nintendo eShop:
Standard Digital Edition [Nintendo Switch | Nintendo Switch 2]:
- Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma base game
- Subaru’s Rune Factory 4 Outfit (Lest), Kaguya’s Rune Factory 4 Outfit (Frey)
Digital Deluxe Edition [Nintendo Switch]:
- Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma base game
- Subaru’s Rune Factory 4 Outfit (Lest), Kaguya’s Rune Factory 4 Outfit (Frey)
- “Seasons of Love Bundle” DLC:
- Pilika’s Bonding Stories
- Cuilang’s Bonding Stories
- “Marvelous Swimsuit Bundle” cosmetic DLC that includes alternative swimsuits for both protagonists and all of the marriage candidates
- “Festive Attire and Dark Woolby Bundle” cosmetic DLC:
- Subaru’s Festive Attire, Kaguya’s Festive Attire & Dark Woolby
Super Digital Deluxe Edition [Nintendo Switch]:
- Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma base game
- Subaru’s Rune Factory 4 Outfit (Lest), Kaguya’s Rune Factory 4 Outfit (Frey)
- “Seasons of Love Bundle” DLC:
- Pilika’s Bonding Stories
- Cuilang’s Bonding Stories
- “Marvelous Swimsuit Bundle” cosmetic DLC that includes alternative swimsuits for both protagonists and all of the marriage candidates
- “Festive Attire and Dark Woolby Bundle” cosmetic DLC:
- Subaru’s Festive Attire, Kaguya’s Festive Attire & Dark Woolby
- Digital Art Book
- Digital Soundtrack
Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade [Nintendo Switch]:
- This will upgrade the Nintendo Switch version of the game to the Nintendo Switch 2 version, of which will offer improved visuals and performance
Available at Launch on Nintendo eShop:
Digital Deluxe Edition Upgrade [Nintendo Switch | Nintendo Switch 2]:
This will unlock access to the following DLC which was previously only included in the Digital Deluxe Edition:
- “Seasons of Love Bundle” DLC:
- Pilika’s Bonding Stories
- Cuilang’s Bonding Stories
- “Marvelous Swimsuit Bundle” cosmetic DLC that includes alternative swimsuits for both protagonists and all of the marriage candidates
- “Festive Attire and Dark Woolby Bundle” cosmetic DLC:
- Subaru’s Festive Attire, Kaguya’s Festive Attire & Dark Woolby
Super Digital Deluxe Edition Upgrade [Nintendo Switch | Nintendo Switch 2]:
This will unlock access to the following DLC which was previously only included in the Super Digital Deluxe Edition:
- “Seasons of Love Bundle” DLC:
- Pilika’s Bonding Stories
- Cuilang’s Bonding Stories
- “Marvelous Swimsuit Bundle” cosmetic DLC that includes alternative swimsuits for both protagonists and all of the marriage candidates
- “Festive Attire and Dark Woolby Bundle” cosmetic DLC:
- Subaru’s Festive Attire, Kaguya’s Festive Attire & Dark Woolby
- Digital Art Book
- Digital Soundtrack
Physical Editions available to Pre-Order:
As a reminder Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma will also be available physically in both Standard and Limited Edition formats for the Nintendo Switch, as well as physically as a Standard Edition for the Nintendo Switch 2.
Standard Edition [Nintendo Switch | Nintendo Switch 2]:
- A physical copy of the game (game on a 64GB card)
Limited Edition [Nintendo Switch]:
- Physical copy of the game
- original soundtrack CD
- Art book
- Azuma-inspired folding fan
- Woolby plush keychain
- DLC Bundle
- Season of Love Bundle
- Festive Attire and Dark Woolby Bundle
- Rune Factory 4 Hero Outfit Bundle
- Rune Factory 4 Bachelorette Outfit Bundle
- Useful Item Bundle
For the time being Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma will be available physically and digitally for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 and digitally for Windows PC (via Steam) on 5th June 2025.
