Rune Factory 5’s Development Has Been Confirmed

It was an exciting Nintendo Direct presentation today, especially for those who are fans of the Rune Factory series. Not only was a remastered version of Rune Factory 4 revealed, titled Rune Factory 4 Special, but Nintendo also confirmed that the next entry in the series is indeed in development.

It has been almost 7 years since Rune Factory 4 on the Nintendo 3DS, and fans of the series have been calling for a console entry in the series since it last appeared on the Playstation 3 with Tides of Destiny. Rune Factory 5 was rumored to be in development back in 2013, however the series was in limbo after Neverland Co. filed for bankruptcy. The reveal of Rune Factory 5 was short and sweet, revealing nothing more than a title card, but we’ll be sure to keep you updated on the latest Rune Factory 5 news as the game’s development continues.