Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma sets its release on Xbox Series for February 13, 2026

The saga takes a turn with a new setting, selectable protagonists and an expanded focus on life and exploration.

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The Rune Factory series returns to Xbox with a brand-new installment that takes a different direction from what we’ve seen before. The project has been in the works for some time, and finally, it has a confirmed release date: February 13, 2026. The proposal aims to maintain the essence of action and daily life that characterizes the franchise, but sets it in a scenario that breaks with any precedent.

This time, we’ll be traveling to Azuma, a new region within the series’ universe. The studio promises an atmosphere marked by Japanese influences, new traditions, and a context where the corruption known as Blight advances unchecked. The player must restore the light to a territory that once thrived, combining combat, social life, and management.

Guardians of Azuma renews the Rune Factory formula for Xbox Series

In this new installment, you’ll be able to choose between two protagonists, whose paths intersect due to forces they don’t fully understand yet. Both share the ability to adopt the Earth Dancer powers, a combat style that leverages sacred energies and more dynamic techniques than usual. With these powers, you’ll face multiple forms of Blight and restore the true state of both inhabitants and divine creatures.

The social and management aspects have grown significantly. In addition to farming, you’ll also have to rebuild entire villages, recovering resources and helping their neighbors. The world’s areas will be themed by seasons, with towns heavily inspired by Japanese tradition, renewed festivals, and new characters to forge emotional bonds with.

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma aims to be one of the most ambitious installments in the series, and it will arrive on Xbox Series on February 13, 2026. We’ll bring you more details as the release date approaches.