Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma and STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar Available for Digital Pre-order Now for Nintendo Switch™ and Nintendo Switch™ 2

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma and STORY OF SEASONS: Grand BazaarAvailable for Digital Pre-order Now for Nintendo Switch™ and Nintendo Switch™ 2

New trailers available to watch now

London, U.K. — 24 April, 2025 — Marvelous Europe today announced that digital pre-orders are now available for the latest entries in the much-loved Rune Factory and STORY OF SEASONS series for Nintendo platforms.

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma

Watch the Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Story Trailer:

The classic action-RPG and life-simulation gameplay beloved by Rune Factory fans across the globe is boldly reimagined in Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma. This all-new adventure takes place in the never-before-seen eastern country of Azuma, where you will become an Earth Dancer and fight against the corruption spreading throughout Azuma to bring hope back to this once-prosperous land.

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is scheduled for launch on June 5, 2025, and can now be pre-ordered on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.

The standard edition will be available to pre-order for €59.99 on Nintendo Switch and €69.99 for Nintendo Switch 2. A Digital Deluxe edition will be available to pre-order for €69.98 on Nintendo Switch; and a Super Digital Deluxe edition for €79.98 on Nintendo Switch.

At launch, Nintendo Switch 2 players can upgrade their Nintendo Switch 2 standard edition with a “Digital Deluxe” DLC set for €9.99, or a “Super Digital Deluxe” DLC set for €19.99.

The Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade Pack will also be available for pre-order for €10 for anyone that owns either the physical or digital Nintendo Switch version of Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma. All digital versions of the game will come with the “Rune Factory 4Hero Outfit Bundle” as a special bonus. The full details of each digital edition are available below.

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Digital Standard Edition (pre-order on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2; wishlist on PC)

●      Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma base game

●      Subaru’s Rune Factory 4 Outfit (Lest), Kaguya’s Rune Factory 4 Outfit (Frey)

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Digital Deluxe Edition (pre-order on Nintendo Switch; wishlist on PC)

●      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:

o   Pilika’s Bonding Stories

o   Cuilang’s Bonding Stories

o   “Marvelous Swimsuit Bundle” cosmetic DLC that includes alternative swimsuits for both protagonists and all of the game's marriage candidates

●      “Festive Attire and Dark Woolby Bundle” cosmetic DLC: Subaru’s Festive Attire, Kaguya’s Festive Attire, Dark Woolby

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Super Digital Deluxe Edition (pre-order on Nintendo Switch; wishlist on PC)

●      Includes the contents of the Digital Deluxe Edition, plus:

●      Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma digital soundtrack

●      Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma digital art book

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma “Digital Deluxe DLC” Set (Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC)

●      “Seasons of Love Bundle”:

o   Pilika’s Bonding Stories

o   Cuilang’s Bonding Stories

o   “Marvelous Swimsuit Bundle” cosmetic DLC that includes alternative swimsuits for both protagonists and all of the game's marriage candidates

●      “Festive Attire and Dark Woolby Bundle” cosmetic DLC: Subaru’s Festive Attire, Kaguya’s Festive Attire, Dark Woolby

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma “Super Digital Deluxe DLC” Set (Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC)

●      Includes the contents of the “Digital Deluxe DLC” Set, plus:

●      Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma digital soundtrack

●      Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma digital art book

Along with digital editions, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma physical pre-orders are now available for an RRP of €69.99 for the Nintendo Switch 2 version through participating retailers via the Marvelous Europe website. Physical pre-orders for Nintendo Switch are currently available for both the standard edition for an RRP of €59.99, and the Limited Edition, which comes in a custom outer box and includes a physical copy of the game, an original soundtrack consisting of 56 tracks across two CDs, a 160-page art book, an Azuma-inspired folding fan, a plush Woolby keychain, and a substantial DLC pack, which includes the “Seasons of Love Bundle,” the “Festive Attire and Dark Woolby Bundle,” the “Rune Factory 4 Hero Outfit Bundle,” the “Rune Factory 4 Bachelorette Outfit Bundle,” and the Useful Item Bundle, for an RRP of €99.99. The title will also be released for Windows PC via Steam on June 5 and is available to wishlist now.

More information can be found on the official website, https://marvelousgames.com/games/rune-factory-guardians-of-azuma, and on X @RuneFactory. 

STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar

Watch the STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar Digital Pre-Order Trailer: https://youtu.be/FFrTwBR1oP4

Inspired by the classic handheld title, STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar builds up and improves on the original in every conceivable way. The world is bigger and more alive than ever thanks to incredible new visuals, new characters, an expanded story, and full character voice work in story events—a series first. Take advantage of Zephyr Town’s unique weather, using the wind to make travel and farm tasks a breeze!

STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar  is scheduled for launch on August 27, 2025, and is also available for pre-order digitally on Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The standard edition will be available to pre-order for €49.99 on Nintendo Switch and €59.99 on Nintendo Switch 2. A Digital Deluxe Edition will be available to pre-order for €59.98 on Nintendo Switch; and a Super Digital Deluxe edition will be available to pre-order for €69.99 on Nintendo Switch. Players can also purchase the “Trunk of Transformation Bundle” DLC separately beginning at launch for €9.99.

At launch, Nintendo Switch 2 players can also upgrade their Nintendo Switch 2 standard edition with the “Trunk of Transformation” DLC for €9.99, or a “Super Digital Deluxe” DLC set for €19.99.

The Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade Pack will also be available for pre-order for €10 for anyone that owns either the physical or digital Nintendo Switch version of STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar. The full details of each digital edition are available below.

STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar Digital Standard Edition (pre-order on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2; wishlist on PC):

●      STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar base game

●      “Cow Set” cosmetic DLC: Cow Costume, Cow Headwear, Cow Glider

STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar Digital Deluxe Edition (pre-order on Nintendo Switch; wishlist on PC):

●      STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar base game

●      “Cow Set” cosmetic DLC: Cow Costume, Cow Headwear, Cow Glider

●      “Trunk of Transformation” cosmetic DLC: Chick Costume (Yellow), Chick Headwear (Yellow), Chick Costume (Black), Chick Headwear (Black), Alpaca Costume (White), Alpaca Headwear (White), Alpaca Costume (Brown), Alpaca Headwear (Brown), Ninja Outfit, Ninja Glider, Ninja Bazaar Set, Braid & Flowers, Cat Ear Buns with Highlights, Short Perm, Side Part with Highlights

STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar Super Digital Deluxe Edition (pre-order on Nintendo Switch; wishlist on PC):

●      Includes the contents of the Digital Deluxe Edition, plus:

●      STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar digital soundtrack

●      STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar digital art book

STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar “Trunk of Transformation” DLC (Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC):

●      “Trunk of Transformation” cosmetic DLC: Chick Costume (Yellow), Chick Headwear (Yellow), Chick Costume (Black), Chick Headwear (Black), Alpaca Costume (White), Alpaca Headwear (White), Alpaca Costume (Brown), Alpaca Headwear (Brown), Ninja Outfit, Ninja Glider, Ninja Bazaar Set, Braid & Flowers, Cat Ear Buns with Highlights, Short Perm, Side Part with Highlights

STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar “Super Digital Deluxe DLC” Set (Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC):

●      Includes the “Trunk of Transformation” DLC, plus:

●      STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar digital soundtrack

●      STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar digital art book

In addition to digital editions, STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar will be available on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 in a standard physical edition for an RRP of €49.99/€59,99, and a physical Limited Edition including a copy of STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar, an adorable plush Suffolk sheep, a poster, a physical art book with over 115 pages of cozy art, and an original soundtrack CD, for an RRP of €69.99/€79.99. Physical pre-orders are available now through participating retailers via the Marvelous Europe website. This title will also be available on Windows PC via Steam on August 27, 2025, and is currently available to wishlist.

For more information about STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar, visit the official site at  https://marvelousgames.com/games/story-of-seasons-grand-bazaar and follow the series on X and Bluesky.

For more information regarding Marvelous Europe, please visit the official website, or follow @MarvelousEurope on Bluesky, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or YouTube.

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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

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