A while back we were given an extremely short and vague teaser with confirmation that Rune Factory 5 was in the works. Now Marvelous and XSEED have finally shown off the game during today’s mini Nintendo Direct. Us fans in the West can expect to see Rune Factory 5 on Nintendo Switch, sometime next year in 2021. A more specific date has not been announced at this time. You can check out the new gameplay trailer down below and read a little bit more about the game.
About Rune Factory 5Set off on a grand adventure in a fantasy world with the latest entry in the Rune Factory simulation RPG series. After losing their memory, the hero lands in a small town blessed by nature. There, they are recruited into a band of peacekeeping rangers, and their new life begins. In addition to their normal duties, the hero can farm the land, cast a line into the nearby river, and so much more! Team up with townsfolk to battle monsters and unleash powerful combination attacks—just one of the features new to the series. The stage is set, and the curtain rises on an exciting new adventure in Rune Factory 5!Key features:
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Tame monsters or team up with townsfolk to explore a massive world
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Defend the frontier and support your community as a peacekeeping ranger
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Unleash uniquely powerful combo attacks with your teammates
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Cultivate crops in the fields
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Find friendship, love, and family with a colorful cast of character