Rune Factory—a charming, magical line of video games that can best be described as animeHarvest Moon—is about to usher in its seventh title in the series,Rune Factory 5. This is groundbreaking news in itself: the lastRune Factorygame (Rune Factory 4) was released in 2012, meaning that there hasn’t been a successor in almost a decade.
Rune Factory 5released in Japan in May 2021, where it quicklytopped the Nintendo Switch chartsas the #1 Japanese download. The rest of the world must continue to wait forRune Factory 5’s global release, which is set forMarch 22, 2022.
Fans were prepared to say goodbye to the series forever back in 2013, when the company behind theRune Factorygames,Neverland Co., filed for bankruptcydespiteRune Factory 4’s success. Thankfully, producer Yoshifumi Hashimoto—who also created theHarvest Moongames, now known asStory of Seasons—was able to revive the series after opening his new studio Hakama in 2018.
Gamers will once again be able to dive into a fantasy world filled with tamable monsters, gorgeously-rendered cutscenes, romanceable characters, and an amnesiac protagonist (classic JRPG).
Rune Factory 5is set in the nature-blessed town of Rigbarth, where our hero is welcomed by the locals after losing their memories. Players will join Rigbarth’s rangers, battle monsters using an all-new ally combo system, cultivate crops, foster relationships with the townspeople, and much more.
As moreRune Factory 5news is revealed, we’ll continue to keep you updated with all the latest information. In the meantime, don’t forget to check out our other Pro Game Guides content for all your favorite video games, likeGenshin Impact,Minecraft, and more.
