Farnia Village: Rune Factory 4 Director Launches New Farming Sim on Kickstarter, Targets Nintendo Switch-Class Hardware

Farnia Village: Rune Factory 4 Director Launches New Farming Sim on Kickstarter, Targets Nintendo Switch-Class Hardware Farnia Village, a brand new farming simulation game from Rune Factory 4 director Shinichi Manabe and writer Takanori Tsuji, has launched a Kickstarter campaign, bringing fresh excitement to fans of the genre.

With the legacy of Rune Factory behind its development, this latest project is attracting attention for its promise of an expansive farming life and its potential compatibility with hardware comparable to the Nintendo Switch. Manabe, best known for his work on Rune Factory 4, brings significant experience to the project, and together with Tsuji, aims to deliver a deeply immersive farming world.

The duo’s Kickstarter campaign outlines plans for a debut on Steam, with Manabe confirming that Farnia Village is being optimized to run smoothly on devices similar to the Nintendo Switch.

"We are ensuring the game operates comfortably on systems with performance on par with the Nintendo Switch," Manabe explained, emphasizing its broad accessibility for PC users.

"Looking to the future, we would like to expand Farnia Village to home consoles if the opportunity arises." Farnia Village differentiates itself by inviting players to continue engaging with its detailed environment well after completing main story objectives.

Players can nurture crops, care for animals, build relationships with a cast of villagers, and explore unique side activities typical of traditional farming sims.

This enduring gameplay loop is designed to appeal to longtime fans of the genre who seek an open-ended community life experience. Currently, Farnia Village's Kickstarter is closing in on its ambitious ¥5,000,000 (approximately £24,845) funding goal, with 29 days still remaining.

Backers can anticipate a variety of stretch goals, including new characters, additional dungeons, extra crops, and enhanced music tracks.

The earliest estimated delivery for the game is September 2027, with some pledge tiers listing as late as September 2028, highlighting the project's long development roadmap.

Console versions, should they be realized in the future, are expected to follow after the Steam release. Both the popularity of farming simulator games and the pedigree of the Farnia Village development team position this project as one to watch, especially for fans of titles like Rune Factory.

Interested players and industry enthusiasts are encouraged to review the full Farnia Village Kickstarter campaign for more details on gameplay features, development updates, and backer rewards.

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