With two months to go before Rune Factory 5's Japanese release, we're slowly getting new information about Marvelous' anticipated RPG simulation sequel.
Having previously revealed a "Premium Box" last month, Marvelous has now launched a fresh gameplay trailer during the recent "Rune Factory Channel: To a New Adventure! Seed Member Recruitment Special" live stream.
Showcasing new story details, Rune Factory 5 looks similar to previous entries and comes with a few new features. Most prominently is the Seed Circle, which lets players hold and restrict monsters during battle, allowing you to steal exclusive loot. Using this lets you temporarily "Connect" with monsters too, making them an ally.
When compared to Rune Factory 4, Marvelous confirmed improvements have been made to farming, and that Rune Factory 5 will include a similar high-difficulty dungeon to 4's Sharence Maze. Furthermore, if you have save data from Rune Factory 4 Special, it will unlock returning characters Doug and Margaret, though they sadly aren't romanceable. Boo.
Launching on May 20th in Japan, we're still awaiting news on a Western release date from Xseed Games. In the meantime though, this trailer offers a good look at what to expect.
Looking forward to Rune Factory 5? Share your thoughts in the comments.
[source gonintendo.com]
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This game looks light years ahead of SoS and Harvest Moon, please don't disappoint me. I loved 3 and 4.
@SigmaNoire I agree it looks fantastic!
This interests me. I haven't played rune factory since i was a kid and haven't really looked into it much since.
How long does it usually take between release dates for localisation?
This looks excellent and I am very excited
@Sidon_ZoraPrince RF3 on DS and RF4 on 3DS, it took 1 year to reach NA and 2 years to reach Europe.
RF4 on Switch, it took about 6 months to go from Japan to NA/EU simultaneously. So hopefully they're improving.
I would hope for a late 2021 release for NA/EU.
The character design was killing me.
The hairstyle, the outfits, especially their eyes design.
I can't stand to look at them like i saw a blank stares, looks very annoying because the designer drew the eye's pupil too small.
Also, not a fan of moe looking girls, wimpy bishi boys with long hairs. I never like the lookings like that.
Just compare with Mon Hun Stories 2 character design, looks way much better in my opinion and looks more interesting to see.
Oh, just for joking.
No Six Pack = No Buy ! 😂
@SigmaNoire Almost any game would look amazing in comparison to Harvest Moon and Story of Seasons these days. I share your sentiment though. this is looking pretty promising.
Hopefully it's as good as the excellent Rune Factory 4.
@Xeno_Aura thank you.
I hope it's shorter for the fans. And tbh I'd really like to try this. Rpg farming romance sim vibes. Sign me up.
Far be it from me to join the latest trendy barkfest against the latest SoS and HM entries - I like what I've seen of both so far, - but it's hard to beat my bias towards one of my favourite game franchises. From the very first games (even if the constant QoL polishing has left them seemingly outdated, they're still damn worthwhile) to the spinoffs to the glorious later flagships to this upcoming flagship that combines the handheld legacy with the spinoffs' perks like free camera... THIS is the true "Stardew Valley" of the genre, don't @ me.😎
This is the one. Looks good and shows what Marvelous is capable of.
This looks possibly a little too ambitious to run smoothly on the Switch, but let‘s hope I‘m wrong.
This will be my first time playing any rune factory games, i'm wondering should i play part 4 before i get this one 🤔
Now this is love.
Love that the visual elements now match. The 2D artwork was a bit jarring on RF4.
You can ride a fox with nine tails? Count me in. Rune Factory 4 was pretty good but its 3DS roots definitely showed. This one looks much better. Hopefully we don't have to wait too long for a western release.
@Anti-Matter nah it still looks so good for me. And gameplay looks better compared to RF 4
@PhatToad Play Rune Factory 4 special on switch, it was amazing too. I already spending 700hour+ in this game. Don't mind about the graphics in Rune Factory 4 special since was it was ported from 3ds, but the gameplay and the NPC in this game was so amazing
@MajinSoul yeah since XSEED need about one year to localized Rune Factory 4 special game, i'm worrying about it will be take so much time to released it in the western
@Anti-Matter
I’d love you reviewing the 3ds Louvre game and commenting “abs/no abs” on treasured pieces! Too silly
>and to your good taste>
@nhSnork
Nice pic again! Given your pics you must have fantastic taste!
Any tips for starting this genre/series? As in Rune moon valley season.. erm? Old games w/o QOL are good with me. I felt like I was Derpy doing a literature review on which was worth trying. The IP swapped hands, other intrigue.. then i was distracted by adorbs animal sprites, it was all over.
Honestly who doesn’t want a digital version of AJ’s farm and family?
"we're still awaiting news on a Western release date from Xseed Games"
We're still awaiting news on a Western release date from Xseed Games and Marvelous Europe.
Fixed. USA does not = West. Especially from a UK site where Xseed have no jurisdiction.
@biondi_bagasta Thanks for the head's up, i will definitely consider it 👍
Holy frickk!!! This is so far beyond any other famer/dating sim rpg that I've seen on the market today. LETS GOOOO HYPEEE!!!
Hopefully it doesn't run like crap like Portia did on switch.
@ATaco
To be fair, My Time at Portia doesn't run fantastically on PC either (playing it at the moment)
@Anti-Matter I actually disagree. I like the character designs alot more here then monster hunter stories personally. The elf character(s) in the trailer are pretty adorable. X3.
I fear the game will suffer on Switch due to its poor hardware. This better get a PC port in the future to get more fans and help it show its full potential. Nintendo tends to hold back many games from being the best they can be with their low power consoles.
still don't know if I'm buying since they've yet to address the most important feature.
@PhatToad as someone who has played all the handheld ones I would say you dont have to. You may miss throwback mentions to other characters or plot points in the older games, but you'll be able to follow the story without a problem. The games are connected but the stories are separate.
@Talirar ah that's good to know, that was why i wasn't sure whether the story picked up from part 4 etc.
I may just go with original plan and pick up part 5 then. Thanks
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