XSEED announced that Rune Factory 5, the brand-new fully 3D entry in the farming/life sim RPG franchise, begins digital pre-orders on the Nintendo eShop ahead of its release in North America on March 22, 2022.
The game is available for pre-order for $59.99 for the standalone version, and $69.99 for the Digital Deluxe Edition with DLC included. All digital pre-orders will also include an exclusive bonus DLC: “The Holy Knight and the Bibliophile Swimsuit Set + New Ranger Care Package Item Pack”.
▍Get Special Swimsuit Costumes!
As an added bonus, players with Rune Factory 4 Special save data on their Nintendo Switch will unlock additional DLC outfits and see some familiar faces appear in their town in Rune Factory 5!
▍DLC Details
■ Rune Factory 4 Marriage Candidates Outfit Set
Contains outfits from characters of Rune Factory 4: Vishnal’s Outfit, Clorica’s Outfit, Arthur’s Outfit, Forte’s Outfit, Kiel’s Outfit, Margaret’s Outfit, Doug’s Outfit, Xiao Pai’s Outfit, Dylas’ Outfit, Amber’s Outfit, Leon’s Outfit, Dolce’s Outfit and Pico’s Outfit.
■ The Holy Knight and the Bibliophile Swimsuit Set
Includes swimsuits for the playable characters inspired by Forte and Kiel from
Rune Factory 4.
■ New Ranger Care Package Item Pack
Contains nine each of the following items: Orange Juice x 9, Cooking Bread x 9, Tomato Seed x 9, Healing Potion, x 9.
▍Rune Factory 5 Features
Rune Factory 5 is the latest title in the Rune Factory series, where it takes the series to new heights as it opens the world through various means of exploration. Players can run through dungeons, fight monsters, and meet new characters featuring a new twist over the traditional over-the-top view of the town and characters, to provide a new experience to players.
For the first time in the series as well, same-sex marriage will be available, where players have complete liberty on who to marry. Players can choose between a male or female protagonist and take on the job as a peacekeeping ranger. Aside from protecting the town, players will need to look after the crops and fish for food.
They will meet a handful of NPCs throughout their adventures. A new battle system that is more action-focused and a traveling system with familiar companions is also featured.
