Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Announces Free Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar DLC for Nintendo Switch

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, the latest RPG spin-off from Marvelous, has quickly established itself as a notable success since its release in June 2024.

Available on both the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 platforms, Guardians of Azuma blends the series’ hallmark life-simulation elements with dynamic combat, expanding the franchise’s reach and appeal among longtime fans and newcomers alike. In August, Marvelous announced that Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma had already surpassed 500,000 units shipped worldwide—a strong performance for the genre and a testament to the series’ enduring popularity.

In recognition of this achievement and to further engage its active community, Marvelous has now revealed the game’s first major collaborative download: a free Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar DLC. This upcoming collaboration celebrates the interconnected legacies of both series, with Story of Seasons tracing its roots back to the original Harvest Moon titles.

Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, itself a highly praised remake released for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in August 2024, has been lauded by critics as the farming franchise’s finest reimagining to date.

The forthcoming downloadable content will integrate exclusive crossover content inspired by Grand Bazaar, granting Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma players new in-game items, events, and possibly character interactions that pay homage to the celebrated farming sim. As of now, Marvelous has confirmed that the Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar collaboration DLC will be released free of charge and has stated it will be “launching soon.” Further information, including the exact release date and full content breakdown, will be provided in upcoming official updates.

The anticipation for this cross-series event underscores Marvelous’ ongoing support for its flagship franchises and its commitment to surprising fans with meaningful post-launch content. Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is available now via the Nintendo eShop and at retail for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, while Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar also continues to delight fans across the same platforms.

With both titles earning critical acclaim for their engaging gameplay and robust feature sets, this DLC crossover stands out as a celebration of the developer’s strong 2024 lineup.

Stay tuned for more official announcements as Marvelous shares further details on this exciting collaboration in the coming weeks.

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