- Version 1.1.4 Patch Notes - 24 April 2026
Bug Fixes・Fixed Korean localization issues.Thanks for your patience as we address any lingering issues. Please stay tuned for any additional updates.
- Save 35% on Guardians of Azuma for a Limited Time - 19 March 2026
The deals in Azuma have never been better! Celebrate spring by picking up the bold reimagining of this fan-favorite franchise at 35% off across all editions and DLC! Critically acclaimed and beloved by fans around the globe, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is the perfect starting point for new fans, and a great reminder to longtime fans of what made them fall in love with this series in the first place. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2864560/Rune_Factory_Guardians_of_Azuma/ Be sure to check our publisher page for additional discounts across all of Marvelous’ titles to save big on even more of your soon-to-be favorite games! https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/marveloususa/sale/marvelousspring26
- Version 1.1.3 Patch Notes - 13 February 2026
Bug Fixes ・Added Korean language support ・Minor bug fixes Thanks for your patience as we address any lingering issues. Please stay tuned for any additional updates.
- Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma (PS5) Review - 9 February 2026
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma on PlayStation 5 sees the release of the long-running farming and combat simulation game on Sony’s side of the fence, eight months after its release on PC and Nintendo hardware. For the uninitiated, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is the latest instalment in the Rune Factory series of games, with Guardians of Azuma in particular, bringing some new and exciting shifts to the beloved farming and simulation gameplay that fans have come to know and enjoy. Instead of a staunch focus on farming and relationship building, which are present in the game, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma expands on the tried and tested formula by introducing several distinct biomes to the mix. Also, instead of a single large plot of land and farm, players instead have the opportunity to explore four unique settlements, which employ different seasonal themes, to give variety while…
- Happy New Year from Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma - 1 January 2026
Happy New Year. This is the Rune Factory development team. Last June, we released Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma on Steam. It's hard to believe half a year has already passed, and the entire development team is incredibly happy to have been able to deliver the world of Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma to so many fans. Your warm support has been a tremendous source of encouragement for us, and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Rune Factory series. We, the development team and all involved, will continue to work wholeheartedly to ensure the series achieves even greater success and is loved by even more people, while honoring the history and traditions built up over the years. We sincerely ask for your continued support of the Rune Factory series. May your 2026 be a wonderful year! -The Rune Factory Development Team
- Nominate Guardians of Azuma for the Steam Awards! - 24 November 2025
This year’s nominations for the Steam Awards just opened, and we’d appreciate you considering Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma for “Best Game on Steam Deck.” Based on the category description, “This game was so good, you wanted to take it everywhere. So you grabbed your Steam Deck and did! Luckily, everything that made it endlessly playable at your desk got even better on the go,” we think the balance of Guardians of Azuma’s exploration, combat, and village management make it a perfect fit for that portable adventure you never want to put down. Whether you saved the day as Kaguya or fell in love with one of the locals as Subaru, we know you had endless special moments in Azuma. Hopefully they were memorable enough to consider this reimagined take on the Rune Factory series for your nomination.
- Free “STORY OF SEASONS Bundle” DLC Available Today - 13 November 2025
Hope you saved some space in your village because the STORY OF SEASONS animals from Grand Bazaar are coming to Azuma! Available today as free downloadable content, the “STORY OF SEASONS Bundle” introduces a stable of feathered and furry friends from STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar. Players can accept new quests in their villages to add the cow, chicken, sheep, and alpaca from Zephyr Town to their farms, along with additional buildings and decorations. It’s a great time to return to the lands of Azuma to say hello to old friends and explore once again. For more details on how to add these cute animals to your villages around Azuma, check out the official Marvelous blog. Additionally, during the Marvelous Publisher Sale, you can save up to 35% off on Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma and all its DLC from now until November 27. Be sure to take advantage of this sale if you haven’t already st…
- Version 1.1.1 Patch Notes - 7 November 2025
Bug Fixes Fixed a bug where characters at Bond Level 11 or higher wouldn’t celebrate birthdays with you. Additional minor bug fixes. Thank you for your patience while we address these issues. Please stay tuned for any additional updates.
- Guardians of Azuma 1.1.0 Update Now Available - 2 October 2025
The Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma 1.1.0 update is now available. This update includes bug fixes and quality-of-life adjustments, but also features additional content like expanded Bond Levels and rewards, a new development zone in the Summer Village, and a challenging Boss Gauntlet. You can check out the full list of all the additions below. Features Adventuring - Added four extremely difficult boss gauntlets which you can challenge after completing the main quest “Guardians of Azuma.” Village Life - Added a new development zone to Summer Village which you can access after reaching Village Level 8. - Upon reaching Village Level 10, the maximum number of facilities you can place has increased by 5, and the maximum number of decorations you can place is now 256 across the board. - Expanded the Storage Box capacity from 810 to 1,200. - Expanded the Seeds & Such capacity from 300 to 400.…
- Guardians of Azuma is 20% Off! - 29 September 2025
From now until Oct. 6, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma and all its downloadable content will be available for 20% off! Adored by fans, as indicated by the 91% Very Positive reviews, and celebrated by critics alike, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is a great jumping on point for new fans, and a great reminder to longtime fans of what makes this series so special. If you haven’t already taken the plunge, there’s no better time than now to experience this bold take on the Rune Factory franchise. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2864560/Rune_Factory_Guardians_of_Azuma/
- Version 1.0.5 Patch Notes - 15 July 2025
Features Adds the ability to adjust village farmer behavior in the Options menu. You can now toggle the following tasks on or off: sow seeds, water fields, and harvest crops. Bug Fixes Adjusted the volume of certain lines for Zaza and Woolby in Japanese. The Sacred Sword can now harvest crops over a wider range. Added new warp points for Spring Village's and Autumn Village's development zones. Fixed a bug where players could not obtain the Evasive Leg Guards. You can now purchase them at blacksmiths once your village level is high enough. Fixed a bug where the ema plaque request "The Divine Sword Dance is the Best!" would not be available. Adjusted the Blade Shard drop rate so you can now obtain them from high-level toad and fallen warrior enemies. Fixed bugs that halted progression during certain Bonding Quests. Fixed a crash bug upon start-up caused by failure to obtain display inform…
- Version 1.0.4 Patch Notes - 20 June 2025
Adjusted the frequency of certain Woolby voice lines.Fixed an issue where player names could not include character names from the game.Fixed an issue in which certain Bonding Quests and main story quests could not progress.Fixed an issue in which some Ema Plaque Requests and Village Missions could not be completed.Fixed an issue where the Sacred Treasure "Parasol" could not ride updrafts when the framerate was too high.Art book and soundtrack were updated with minor corrections.Other minor fixes and adjustments.Thank you for your patience while we address these issues. Please stay tuned for any additional updates.
- Steam Global Top Sellers for week of 3 Jun — 10 June 2025 - 10 June 2025
* Dune: Awakening ; * DELTARUNE ; * ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN ; * Steam Deck ; * Stellar Blade™ ; * Lies of P ; * Lies of P: Overture ; * Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma ; * Dead by Daylight ; * Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 ; * excluding free to play games View top 100 on SteamDB
- Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is Available Now! - 5 June 2025
Fifty years since the Celestial Collapse, a new story of interwoven fates begins as Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma launches on PC! Start your journey in this bold reimagining of the beloved series, which transports you to the eastern lands of Azuma for the first time in series history. Available in a standard edition for $59.99; a Digital Deluxe edition, which includes the game, the “Seasons of Love Bundle,” and the “Festive Attire and Dark Woolby Bundle” for $69,98; or as a Super Digital Deluxe edition, which includes the game, the “Seasons of Love Bundle,” the “Festive Attire and Dark Woolby Bundle,” a digital soundtrack, and digital art book, for $79.98, there’s no shortage of ways to embark on this new adventure. Additionally, you can pick up any of the following downloadable content à la carte, including the free “Sakuna DLC” which adds the pint-sized Harvest Goddess to the game…
- Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Digital Editions Detailed - 24 April 2025
The land of Azuma may be full of mysteries and legends now, but soon you’ll get to fly through the skies and explore this never-before-seen region all on your own. Spoiler warning: This trailer goes hard. https://youtu.be/8yy8WP3jXTQ Along with this new trailer, we’ve also got details about what’s included in the digital editions of Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma available at launch. Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Digital Standard Edition ($59.99) 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 ($69.98) 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: Subaru’s Marvel…
- Meet Cuilang, Guardians of Azuma's Soft-Spoken Puppet Master - 18 April 2025
Cuilang is a mechanical expert who lives in Autumn Village. Although he speaks little and socializes even less, the other villagers can always rely on him, and he never turns away a soul in need. https://youtu.be/kmhzxcuDYc0 With 16* total romanceable characters, and the option to date whomever you’d like whether you play as Subaru or Kaguya, the paramour possibilities are virtually endless. Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma arrives in a few months, so you’ve got plenty of time to ponder over which of these charming characters could win your heart. Make sure to Wishlist today so you’re ready to take a chance on love on June 5, 2025. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2864560/Rune_Factory_Guardians_of_Azuma/ *The romance scenarios for Cuilang and Pilika are available in the “Seasons of Love” DLC.
- Meet Pilika, Guardians of Azuma's Huntress Who Honors All Life - 18 April 2025
A quiet, plain-spoken hunter who hails from Azuma's far north. Pilika's hunting skills know no peer, and she feels deep respect for every living thing. https://youtu.be/lBp24o8qTeg With 16* total romanceable characters, and the option to date whomever you’d like whether you play as Subaru or Kaguya, the paramour possibilities are virtually endless. Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma arrives in a few months, so you’ve got plenty of time to ponder over which of these charming characters could win your heart. Make sure to Wishlist today so you’re ready to take a chance on love on June 5, 2025. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2864560/Rune_Factory_Guardians_of_Azuma/ *The romance scenarios for Cuilang and Pilika are available in the “Seasons of Love” DLC.
- Meet Ikaruga, the Mystic Leader of the Jingasa Corps in Guardians of Azuma - 11 April 2025
A mystic from the capital who leads the Jingasa Corps. Ikaruga is mild-mannered by nature, but when his personal goals are at stake, he stops at nothing to achieve them. https://youtu.be/ceoYVSbPowM With 16* total romanceable characters, and the option to date whomever you’d like whether you play as Subaru or Kaguya, the paramour possibilities are virtually endless. Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma arrives in a few months, so you’ve got plenty of time to ponder over which of these charming characters could win your heart. Make sure to Wishlist today so you’re ready to take a chance on love on June 5, 2025. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2864560/Rune_Factory_Guardians_of_Azuma/ *The romance scenarios for Cuilang and Pilika are available in the “Seasons of Love” DLC.
- Meet Clarice, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma's Deadly Beauty - 11 April 2025
The leader of a mysterious group that traveled to Azuma to further some unknown goal, Clarice is a cold, battle-hardened soldier who fears little. Her long blonde hair flutters behind her as she fights. https://youtu.be/4GnxrX1uZdk With 16* total romanceable characters, and the option to date whomever you’d like whether you play as Subaru or Kaguya, the paramour possibilities are virtually endless. Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma arrives in a few months, so you’ve got plenty of time to ponder over which of these charming characters could win your heart. Make sure to Wishlist today so you’re ready to take a chance on love on June 5, 2025. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2864560/Rune_Factory_Guardians_of_Azuma/ *The romance scenarios for Cuilang and Pilika are available in the “Seasons of Love” DLC.
- Meet Kanata, Guardians of Azuma's Prestigious God of Light and the Heavens - 11 April 2025
Azuma's god of light and the heavens, Kanata acts as the gods' official representative. She's serious and intelligent, but also prone to flights of fancy. https://youtu.be/gtGGgDIjUpM With 16* total romanceable characters, and the option to date whomever you’d like whether you play as Subaru or Kaguya, the paramour possibilities are virtually endless. Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma arrives in a few months, so you’ve got plenty of time to ponder over which of these charming characters could win your heart. Make sure to Wishlist today so you’re ready to take a chance on love on June 5, 2025. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2864560/Rune_Factory_Guardians_of_Azuma/ *The romance scenarios for Cuilang and Pilika are available in the “Seasons of Love” DLC.
