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Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma review

System: Switch (reviewed) / Switch 2
Release date: June 5, 2025
Developer: Marvelous
Publisher: Marvelous

In the far eastern region lies the misty country of Azuma – a once-prosperous land now choked by elemental blight and fractured runic energy. After a cataclysmic impact disrupted the flow of life itself, Azuma’s crumbling terrain and brittle fields whisper of a world in quiet ruin. And as is tradition in the Rune Factory series, an amnesiac hero shows up right on cue. But this time, their role is more than just farmhand-turned-savior – they’re the Earth Dancer, a chosen conduit of divine power, tasked with uncovering the truth behind the dying gods of the land.

Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma Sakuna Rice and Ruin

January 22: During a live stream event today, Marvelous revealed that Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is receiving a Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin collaboration.

Not much about the partnership was confirmed. However, a quick look was shown with a video during that live stream. The collaboration makes sense given the similar settings and how they’re both under the Marvelous brand.

Many third-party publishers are opting to launch their Nintendo Switch 2 titles as game-key card releases, but Marvelous is one of the few exceptions. Thus far, everything it has announced will be on a proper cartridge. That includes Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, and Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion.

Ken Berry, co-founder and president/CEO of Marvelous USA/XSEED Games, haw now further discussed the situation in an interview with RPG Site. Although it wasn’t “an easy decision”, the company felt “our fans would much prefer the ROM option.”

Berry said:

Daemon X Machina Titanic Scion customization

Marvelous issued the latest trailer for Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion today, this time offering up a look at customization.

Here’s the rundown on the feature:

Daemon x Machina Titanic Scion combat

Marvelous just released a new “Combat Basics” video for Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion. This is kicking off a series of gameplay system introduction trailers for the upcoming dark sci-fi action game that’s planned for Nintendo Switch 2.

The video offers up a detailed view into the armored suit known as the Arsenal plus useful on-field tactics. Fans can get a look at the fast-paced combat, as well as a glimpse of some of the titanic bosses waiting to challenge their skills.

Here’s some additional information about the title:

Marvelous has shared some interesting information about how the Nintendo Switch 2 physical release of Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma works.

First, we should note that the entire game is on the cartridge. That means the Upgrade Pack is already present – you won’t need to download anything extra. Marvelous has decided to go with a 64GB to ensure that everything is included.

Today, Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion was announced for Nintendo Switch 2. The title is slated for September 5, 2025.

Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion is the next entry in the series that began on Nintendo Switch. Just like the original, it will offer more mecha action.

A slew of information can be found in the following overview:

Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma bachelors and bachelorettes

In celebration of Valentine’s Day, Marvelous today shared a couple of trailer showing the romance candidates for Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma. Bachelors and bachelorettes are both shown off here.

Below is a rundown of the different characters you’ll run into:

Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma release date

January 14: Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma now has a release date. As reported by Famitsu, the game launches on May 30, 2025.

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma was previously teased with a Project Dragon subtitle before the final name was shared last summer. Last we heard, it was planned for this spring, which Marvelous is sticking with.

Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana gameplay

Now that Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana is here on Nintendo Switch, fans can get a closer look at new gameplay. A ton of footage is here via the hour-long video.

Thanks to the eShop listing, we have the following rundown of the action RPG:


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