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. The Digital Deluxe Edition and Super Digital Deluxe Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 versions of the game will become available to purchase at launch. 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.
