Free Collaboration DLC for Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Releases Today; New STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar Update Available to Download
- Sam Brace
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Free Collaboration DLC for Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Releases Today; New STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar Update Available to Download
Steam and Nintendo eShop Sales Running Now
Marvelous Europe today announced the release of a pair of free updates for their recently launched entries in the popular Rune Factory and STORY OF SEASONS series, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma and STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar, and the beginning of a celebratory digital sale on PC via Steam and the Nintendo eShop.
Active now, most of the Marvelous Europe, Marvelous USA and XSEED Games lineups are included in the sale, with discounts of 20% or more on the entire STORY OF SEASONS franchise, including Grand Bazaar, and up to 35% or more on the Rune Factory franchise, including Guardians of Azuma. Head to the respective Steam and Nintendo eShop (Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Nintendo Switch™ 2 or Nintendo Switch™ | STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar Nintendo Switch™ 2 or Nintendo Switch™) pages for more details on discounts.
Available to download today for free on PC, Nintendo Switch™, and Nintendo Switch 2™, Rune Factory: Guardian of Azuma‘s collaboration DLC, the “STORY OF SEASONS Bundle,” introduces a stable of feathered and furry friends from STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar. Players can accept new quests in their villages to add the cow, chicken, sheep, and alpaca from Zephyr Town to their farms, along with additional buildings and decorations. It’s a great time to return to the lands of Azuma to say hello to old friends and explore once again.
Also available today is the latest volume of Happy Bingo, a minigame rewarding players with in-game items and cosmetics, which comes as part of a free update for STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar on PC, Nintendo Switch™, and Nintendo Switch 2™. Three new cards filled with activities will reward players with ocean-fresh cosmetics including Sushi Chef Cap, Sushi Chef Apron, Sushi Glider (Tuna), and Sushi Glider (Shrimp).
Please note that the “STORY OF SEASONS Bundle” DLC is available to download and play in Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, and is not available to download and play in STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar.
The Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma physical edition for Nintendo Switch™ 2 is available for an RRP of €69.99. Physical editions for Nintendo Switch™ are also available with the standard edition for an RRP of €59.99, and the Limited Edition for an RRP of €99.99, through participating retailers via the Marvelous Europe website.
Developed by Marvelous and published in Europe and Australia by Marvelous Europe, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma was released globally on Nintendo Switch™ 2, Nintendo Switch™, and Windows PC via Steam on June 5, 2025 The title is published in Japan by Marvelous Inc. and in the Americas by Marvelous USA. More information can be found on the official website, https://marvelousgames.com/games/rune-factory-guardians-of-azuma, and on X @RuneFactory.
STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar is available through participating retailers via the Marvelous Europe website on Nintendo Switch™ and Nintendo Switch™ 2 in a standard physical edition for an RRP of €49.99/€59.99, and a physical Limited Edition for an RRP of €69.99/€79.99 respectively.
Developed by Marvelous and published in Europe and Australia by Marvelous Europe, STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar launched for Nintendo Switch™ 2, Nintendo Switch™, and Windows PC via Steam on August 27. The title is published in Asia by Marvelous Inc., and in the Americas by Marvelous USA.
More information can be found at: https://marvelousgames.com/games/story-of-seasons-grand-bazaar or by following the series on X and Bluesky.
For more information regarding Marvelous Europe, please visit the official website, or follow @MarvelousEurope on Bluesky, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or YouTube.
About Marvelous Europe
Marvelous Europe is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Marvelous Inc., developer of beloved Story of Seasons and Rune Factory games. Established in 2012, Marvelous Europe’s varied portfolio includes both third-party titles such as Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, Leximan, Cuisineer and Moonlight Peaks in addition to select Marvelous Inc. content.
For more information about Marvelous Europe, please visit www.marvelouseurope.com
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