Rune Factory 5
Rune Factory 5[1] is an upcoming role-playing simulation video game being developed by Marvelous. The first entry in the Rune Factory series since 2012's Rune Factory 4, it is planned to be released for the Nintendo Switch in 2020.
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Developer(s) | Marvelous |
Publisher(s) | Marvelous |
Series | Rune Factory |
Platform(s) | Nintendo Switch |
Release | 2020 |
Genre(s) | Role-playing, simulation |
Mode(s) | Single-player |
Development
Following the success of Rune Factory 4, series producer Yoshifumi Hashimoto commented that the development of a sequel was expected.[2] However, after Rune Factory developer Neverland Co. declared bankruptcy in 2013, the future of the series was left uncertain.[3] In 2014, Marvelous AQL stated that they had hired former Rune Factory developers, including Hashimoto, to develop Lord of Magna: Maiden Heaven. The game was announced during a Nintendo Direct in February 2019, and is planned to be released for the Nintendo Switch in 2020.[4][5]
References
- ルーンファクトリー5 Rūn Fakutorī 5
- "Rune Factory 4 Sales Cross 150,000 In Japan". Siliconera. September 28, 2012. Retrieved February 17, 2019.
- "Rune Factory Developer Declares Bankruptcy | The Escapist". www.escapistmagazine.com. Retrieved February 17, 2019.
- Gilliam, Ryan. "Rune Factory 5 in the works as Rune Factory 4 heads to Switch". Polygon. Retrieved June 10, 2019.
- Romano, Sal. "Rune Factory 5 not due out before April 2020". Gematsu. Retrieved January 26, 2020.