‘Rune Factory: GOA’ is now available for consoles

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Press release:
London, UK — 13th February 2026 — Marvelous Europe today announced the launch of their Action RPG/Life-Sim title Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S systems. The title is available digitally on both platforms with Standard, Digital Deluxe, and Super Digital Deluxe editions priced at £49.99 / €59.99, £59.99 / €69.99, and £69.99 / €79.99 respectively.

All digital purchases will include the “Rune Factory 4 Hero Outfit Bundle” as a special bonus, and are currently discounted 10% off their normal price for PlayStation Plus subscribers and on the Xbox Store through 13th March to celebrate the launch of the game. A standard PS5™ physical edition is also available for purchase through Amazon for £49.99 / €59.99. The PS5™ and Xbox Series X|S versions include all post-launch updates released on the Nintendo Switch™ system, the Nintendo Switch™ 2 system, and PC.

All previously released downloadable content, including the free “STORY OF SEASONS Bundle” and free “Sakuna DLC,” will also be available beginning today on their respective digital storefronts.

Ravaged by the effects of the Celestial Collapse and the cessation of power provided by the runes, the eastern lands of Azuma are a shadow of their prosperous past. Weakened by corruptive forces, the gods of nature retreated from the world, leaving mountains to crumble and fields to wither. The people of Azuma seek aid against a blight that has swept these once-bountiful lands. One young hero enters into a contract with a dragon and sets out on a journey. “Accept the might of the Earth Dancer. Use this power to save the land.”

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma takes players on an all-new adventure in the country of Azuma, a never-before-seen part of the world steeped in Eastern culture. Here, players will assume the role of an Earth Dancer destined to return hope—and life—to the once-thriving land. Choose from one of two protagonists whose fates are closely tied together, and experience reimagined and expanded Rune Factory gameplay; as an Earth Dancer, players will farm with grace, restore and build entire villages, and fight with new weapons like the Bow and Talismans.

Azuma is a vast world to explore with majestic villages to uncover, each taking inspiration from Japanese culture and each with a seasonal theme. In addition to exploration, combat, and village-building, players will also cultivate relationships with the locals, recruiting them to your side in battle or to help manage the villages. Wield sacred treasures of the gods and the Earth Dancer’s power of dance to purify the land and return Azuma to its former glory. The adventure of a new world awaits.

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Key Features:

Bold New Abilities and Weapons: As an Earth Dancer, use the power of dance, sacred treasures, and fresh weapons like the Bow and Talisman to purify the land, farm, and undo the Blight’s damage.

It Takes a Village: Don’t just mind the farm—rebuild entire villages! Construct and place buildings strategically to entice people to return to the villages and contribute. Revive the gods to bring vitality and valuable resources back to the plagued lands.

Your Fantasy Japanese Life: Experience beautiful Japanese-inspired character designs and aesthetics—from festivals to events to monsters. Explore Azuma’s natural landscapes and its seasonal-themed locales steeped in tradition.

Classic Romance and Relationships: Choose between male and female protagonists, then befriend or romance any of the eligible candidates—god and mortal alike—in fully voiced scenarios. Recruit these new friends to aid in dynamic battles, too!

Developed by Marvelous and published in Europe and Australia by Marvelous Europe, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma will be available on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S systems on 13th Feb, 2026. Previously, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma was released globally on Nintendo Switch™, Nintendo Switch™ 2, and Windows PC via Steam on June 5, 2025, hitting a company sales milestone of 500,000 units sold. The title is published in Japan by Marvelous Inc. and in the Americas by Marvelous USA. More information can be found on the official website, https://marvelousgames.com/games/rune-factory-guardians-of-azuma, and on X @RuneFactory.

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About Marvelous Europe
Marvelous Europe is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Marvelous Inc., developer of beloved Story of Seasons and Rune Factory games. Established in 2012, Marvelous Europe’s varied portfolio includes both third-party titles such as Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, Leximan, Cuisineer and Moonlight Peaks in addition to select Marvelous Inc. content.

For more information about Marvelous Europe, please visit www.marvelouseurope.com