Rune Factory 5 details and screenshots – romance options Fuuka, Ludmilla, Murakumo, and Lucas, plus townspeople Misasagi and Elshe

A new batch of details and screenshots are in for Rune Factory 5, largely focusing on the game’s characters. We get to learn about romance options Fuuka, Ludmilla, Murakumo, and Lucas as well as townspeople Misasagi and Elshe.

Here’s the full roundup, courtesy of Gematsu:

Romance Options

Fuuka

– Wereanimal girl who ends up in Rigberth after roaming various lands
– Had a rough life before she came to town, but now has the mentality to look back on it and laugh
– While she cannot read and write human language yet, she can intuitively tell when others are lying thanks to her animal instincts. She is extremely honest

Ludmilla

– Succubus girl who breathes love
– Enjoys the feeling of living on the edge and is crazy about the protagonist
– While she may come off as selfish and egotistical, she sets rules for herself and is quite serious
– As a succubus, she has caused misfortune to people in the past and has since distanced herself from others

Murakumo

– Wereanimal young man who runs Rigberth’s only inn
– Although lively and laid-back, he is a kind and chivalrous spirit. He has an overly strong desire to entertain his guests, and continues to lose money over his excess services
– After meeting the protagonist, he tries to revamp the inn by taking his guests’ advice into consideration

Lucas

– Amnesiac gentleman who shows up in town as a mysterious traveler
– He shows an interest in everything and is not hesitant to take action
– Since he records his interests in his notebook, he may have come to town because there is something he needs to examine
– While he may have lost his memory, he is still extremely knowledgeable and can perfectly assess ores and such

Townspeople

Misasagi

– Wereanimal woman and Murakumo’s older sister
– Overly adores her only daughter Hina. She has come to town to make sure her younger brother is managing the inn properly

Elshe

– Woman who runs a restaurant
– Priscilla’s older sister
– She is very clear about what she likes and dislikes
– While she is reluctant to do anything, she is naturally gifted with them when she does

Become a Member of the Guard and Go on an Adventure with Friends

– Rune Factory 5 is set in Rigberth, a town surrounded by nature in the Nohrad Kingdom
– The protagonist, who lost their memory, becomes a member of the guard organization Seed and their adventure unfolds from there
– Players can choose between a boy and girl protagonist

The Dark Conspiracy Surrounding the “Runes” Sneaking Up on the Tranquil Town

– In this world, energy known as “runes” preserve the harmony of people and nature
– Multiple unusual events surrounding these runes have been occurring in Rigberth

Take on “Requests” and Protect the Town’s Peace

– The townspeople post “requests” for members of Seed on the town bulletin each day
– There are all sorts of requests, such as help looking for something, defeating monsters, etc.
– When you complete a request, you will receive “Seed Points,” which can be used for “Making”

Improve Your Life Through “Making”

– Can perform “Making” by spending Seed Points
– Do a variety of things that improve your life, such as hold a festival, acquire blacksmithing and cooking licenses, develop useful tools, and more

Rune Factory 5 arrives for Switch in Japan on May 20, 2021. A western release is confirmed, but a release date hasn’t been set at this time.