Rune Factory 3 Special will launch for Switch and PC via Steam on September 5 in North America and Europe, publishers XSEED Games and Marvelous Europe announced. The PC version is newly announced.
In Europe, the game will be available in a standard edition for €39.99 / £34.99, and a limited edition for €59.99 / £49.99. The latter includes a 140-page A5 notebook, character stickers, Micah themed pin badges, a woven patch, an A3 poster, plus access to the in-game “Swimsuit Mode” allowing for characters to appear in their swimsuits year-round, all housed in a custom outer box featuring an original Rune Factory 3 Special illustration inspired by the game’s anime opening.
Digital standard and Deluxe editions will also be available for €39.99 / £34.99 and €49.99 / £44.99, respectively. The latter includes the exclusive “Swimsuit Mode” which unlocks summer bathing outfits for Micah and all marriage candidates all year-round. Pre-orders include Ryuker’s outfit from Rune Factory 5 for use with Micah.
Details on retail and digital availability for North America will be announced at a later date.
Here is an overview of the game, via the publishers:
About
Rune Factory 3 Special returns after more than a decade following its original release on Nintendo DS! The remastered version of the popular entry in the Rune Factory series is being developed with remastered HD graphics and redesigned 3D character models that improve upon the original designs while retaining their unique appeal. These improved visuals are bolstered by new features including Newlywed Mode, standalone adventures unlocked after marriage to each of the game’s 11 eligible bachelorettes and a “Hell” difficulty level to challenge even veteran players!
Key Features
- Restore the Balance Between Two Worlds – Step into the shoes of Micah, a young man with amnesia and the mysterious ability to transform into a wooly, as he searches for a way for humans and monsters to coexist.
- Time-tested RPG Action and Adventure Await – Master magic, swords, spears, hammers, and more to take on powerful monsters. Recruit townsfolk and monsters alike to explore treacherous dungeons.
- Sow the Seeds of Your New Life – Take a break from adventuring with activities like farming, fishing, and more. Discover the many varieties of Magic Seeds, which grow into strange crops that aid in Micah’s adventure in exciting ways!
- Find That Special Someone – Meet 11 lovely bachelorettes, the most in series history! Learn more about them through daily interactions, fall in love, then pop the question and get married. Before Micah knows it, he’ll have a wonderful family to join in on his adventures.
Watch a new trailer below. View a new set of screenshots at the gallery.
