A new Rune Factory 3 Special video has recently been uploaded, and it features a lot of gameplay for the upcoming farming action-RPG. Even though there is no global launch date for Rune Factory 3 Special yet, this ten-minute feature provides fans with a preview of what to expect in the day-to-day life of the game's protagonist, Micah.
Fans in Japan are very lucky, given that they already have a release date for Rune Factory 3 Special. The title will launch in Japan this March 2023, and several beautiful collector's editions that come with unique physical and digital bonuses have been made available for pre-order in the region. Most of the game's updates are also done through the official Japanese channels, limiting the information that global fans can get about the upcoming game. Nevertheless, the player base is likely still excited to see what changes the devs have made in the remaster, even if there is a language barrier.
On the official Japanese Marvelous YouTube account, a video showcasing the gameplay of Rune Factory 3 Special was recently posted. The footage is around ten minutes long and focuses on the daily life of the game's hero, Micah. The video starts with the character completing their farm chores such as harvesting crops, planting seeds, and taking care of tamable monsters found in the Rune Factory series. They continue going about their day, talking to villagers found around town, gathering valuable materials, and exploring the different dungeons outside their village.
The gameplay trailer is a great way to set expectations for fans who want to jump into another game in the Rune Factory series. It shows off the idyllic farm life, the life simulation through relationship-building with villagers, and battle system through dungeon crawling. Though the video is in Japanese, these features still seem to translate well, especially if fans just want to see what the game is all about. What's more, the visuals seemed to have been updated to look even better when ported into the Nintendo Switch.
Overall, the development team has made the game look very enticing, especially when it previewed the Rune Factory 3 Special marriage candidates and now, with this full-blown gameplay video. Hopefully the announcement for the official release date comes soon. Fans are likely expecting that the remaster will get a global release date in the near future, given that it is already launching in Japan in a few weeks' time.
Rune Factory 3 Special releases on Switch in Japan on March 2, 2023, with the English version slated to be launched within 2023.