Rune Factory 4 Comes to PC, and Consoles in December

Back in 2020, we covered the Nintendo Switch release of Rune Factory 4 Special and as fans of the genre, we really enjoyed it. It has the same blend of action and life-sim content as Stardew Valley or other games of the genre, and it is a really fun remaster. Now, players on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles will be able to enjoy Rune Factory 4 Special, just in time for Rune Factory 5 to release next year!

Rune Factory 4 Special will release on December 7^th specifically for the PS4, PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. I would assume it is backward compatible with the PS5, but I’m not certain about that. It will be priced at $29.99, which is pretty solid for what you’re getting. In case you aren’t clear on what Rune Factory 4 Special is, here is what the press release has to say.

“Following its release on the Nintendo Switch™ system on Feb. 25, 2020, Rune Factory 4 Special arrives on new platforms with improved resolution and performance, while bringing all the farming, life-sim, and RPG adventuring the series is known for. In addition to the visual improvements, the PC, PS4™ system, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One versions of the game include the ‘Another Episode’ DLC at no additional cost! ‘Another Episode’ adds a series of illustrated storybook-style episodes narrated by the game’s 12 marriage candidates and Selphia’s lovable guardian dragon Ventuswill, fully voiced in English and Japanese.

Rune Factory 4 Special opens with a young man or woman falling from an airship and landing in the town of Selphia. Appointed the local regent by mistake, the hero is charged with protecting the town and bettering the lives of its people. As the newly-appointed prince or princess, royal duties are fulfilled by issuing orders to help the town prosper, or by taking a more relaxed approach to governance by raising crops and helping townsfolk.

Should some dungeon adventuring be on the day’s itinerary, a vast array of weapons along with magic can be crafted or bought for battle against dangerous foes—companions or friendly monsters can also join to aid the player during their travels. And, of course, there’s a huge cast of lovable townsfolk, including 12 potential suitors to woo and marry.

Rune Factory 4 Special is a remastered version of the critically acclaimed RPG simulation title that launched on Nintendo 3DS in 2013. This updated version comes with extra content such as ‘Newlywed Mode,’ self-contained adventures that unlock after marrying one of the game’s eligible candidates, and a “Hell” difficulty level for players seeking a true challenge.”

It is great that Rune Factory 4 Special is now coming to a wider audience. I hope that people who like Harvest Moon or Story of Seasons give it a try since it scratches that itch nicely. RPG fans should enjoy it too since there are a variety of RPG elements involved.