Developer Marvelous has revealed the latest two trailers for its upcoming fantasy farming RPG Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, showing off players' potential romantic prospects. A fantasy spin-off of the Story of Seasons series, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is the latest installment of the series, and will launch on Nintendo Switch and PC on May 30, 2025.
Once a niche genre, farming sims have exploded into broader consciousness thanks to the runaway popularity of Stardew Valley. Now the rise of the farming life game is giving classic cozy games like Harvest Moon, Story of Seasons, and the fantasy-themed Rune Factory subseries (which predate Stardew Valley) a new chance to break through to larger audiences with their approach to farming, social life, and romance.
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Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma also represents a fresh angle on the genre thanks to its unique, fantasy Japanese aesthetic and incorporation of RPG-style combat and progression mechanics. The latest trailers emphasize the game's cast of characters, particularly the eligible romantic prospects of Guardians of Azuma. As with other Rune Factory titles, players will...
