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Rune Factory 5 Set to Release on PC July 13th

Rune Factory 5 screenshot

XSEED Games have announced that Rune Factory 5, which is currently exclusively available on Nintendo Switch, will release on PC via Steam on July 13th! The title’s release on Steam will include visual updates and new customization options. XSEED Games have confirmed that all the new key features, such as link attacks, co-op cooking, and same-sex marriage, will also be present in the Steam version. It’s also worth noting that both English and Japanese voice acting will be available at launch.

Rune Factory 5 PC Announcement Trailer:

Return to the fantasy world of Rune Factory for a grand adventure while living whatever life you please! Mysterious events are unfolding in the sleepy border town of Rigbarth, affecting the runes that govern the balance between humanity and nature. As the newest ranger for the peacekeeping organization SEED, players will protect the frontier town by rounding up rowdy monsters with their official SEED-issued spell seal or team up with an ally for brand-new link attacks. When not on a mission, work with the people of Rigbarth to help the town flourish through farming, festivals, and friendships!

Rune Factory 5 DLC Available at Launch

XSEED Games have revealed that players will immediately be able to purchase the following DLC content upon the PC launch:

  • The Holy Knight and the Bibliophile Swimsuit Set + New Ranger Care Package Item Pack
  • The Marionette and the Glorious Horse Swimsuit Set + New Ranger Care Package Item Pack
  • The Elf and the Hidden Royal Lineage Swimsuit Set + New Ranger Care Package Item Pack
  • The Young Proprietress and the Dwarf Swimsuit Set + New Ranger Care Package Item Pack
  • The Resplendent Butterfly and the Priest Swimsuit Set + New Ranger Care Package Item Pack
  • Famous Butlers Swimsuit Set + New Ranger Care Package Item Pack
  • Rune Factory Outfits: Raguna and Mist
  • Rune Factory 2 Outfits: Kyle and Mana
  • Rune Factory 3 Outfits: Micah and Shara
  • Rune Factory Series Outfit Set

Those who already own Rune Factory 4 Special on Steam will receive bonus content for Rune Factory 5. This content includes outfits inspired by past protagonists Lest and Frey, as well as the return of characters Doug and Margaret as NPCs.

Rune Factory 5 is set to release on PC in just a few weeks on July 13th! Pre-orders are already available and will net you 15% off the title’s RRP ($60 USD/£50 GBP). If you’re interested in purchasing the game, make sure to give our review by Niki Fakhoori a read. RPGFan is the place to be for all the latest news on the Rune Factory series so make sure to keep an eye on our news feed.

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Tom Cox

Tom Cox

Tom is a News and Social Media Editor at RPGFan, with a love for Pokémon and One Piece. When he's not playing RPGs, he can also be found running, reading manga and watching anime.

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