Rune Factory 5(ルーンファクトリー5)Release dates (Nintendo Switch)Japanese: May 20th, 2021English: March 22nd

Rune Factory 5
(ルーンファクトリー5)

Release dates (Nintendo Switch)
Japanese: May 20th, 2021
English: March 22nd, 2022

“In the sleepy border town of Rigbarth, mysterious events are unfolding, affecting the runes that govern the balance between humanity and nature…

As the newest ranger for the peacekeeping organization, SEED, protect the frontier town by rounding up rowdy monsters with your official SEED-issued spell seal. When not on a mission, work with the people of Rigbarth to help the town flourish through farming, festivals, and friendships!

As the balance of peace begins to shift, however, it comes time to prove yourself. Team up with townsfolk and embark on a grand adventure to unravel the mystery befalling the land, embracing your inner-power to halt the descent into chaos.

Fast-paced action RPG combat
Venture into the vast, vibrant wilderness with friends from Rigbarth by your side to unlock powerful and stylish link attacks that encourage teamwork and strategy.

Fantasy farming taken to new heights
Tame monsters to serve as your helpful farmhands as you grow a wide variety of crops on the backs of dragons!

Relax in your new home
Take time out of your adventure to enjoy the gentler pace of town life. Compete in cooking, crafting, and fishing contests or invite your sweetheart to join you for stargazing during one of Rigbarth’s many seasonal festivals.

Find your special someone
Forge friendships and get to know the eligible marriage candidates of Rigbarth by completing their unique storyline. Fall in love, pop the question and even start a family!“

This is the fifth installment in the Rune Factory series, released nine years after the fourth! It is an rpg / farming sim with romance elements, and the first in the series to allow for gay marriage.

You can buy it from Amazon.com here (standard or special edition), or digitally from the Nintendo store.