Rune Factory 3 Special Coming to Switch as an Expanded Remaster

At the September 2022 Nintendo Direct, Marvelous shared the announcement trailer for Rune Factory 3 Special for Nintendo Switch, an expanded remaster of the original Nintendo DS life simulation / action RPG that will launch in 2023. Additionally, Nintendo and Marvelous teased that a “new Rune Factory series” is in the works. But as far as 3 Special goes, it’s the experience you may remember, with the ability to transform into a monster, and there are 11 bachelorettes to woo, the most in series history.

Here is the official description for Rune Factory 3 Special from Nintendo, in addition to the trailer revealing the remastered and expanded gameplay:

Restore peace between humans and monsters when Rune Factory 3 is reborn on Nintendo Switch. Take a break from quests to chat with the locals, cultivate crops and care for monsters, among other relaxing activities. You can also transform into a monster, and your battle abilities and conversations with locals will vary depending on your form. Your choices will also cause different events to occur. A new mode has been added to help you enjoy more quality time with your in-game spouse, too. Rune Factory 3 Special launches on Nintendo Switch next year. Plus, a new Rune Factory series will launch in the future. Stay tuned for more details.

For most action RPG / farming / life simulation gameplay, head to the Nintendo Switch eShop, because the Square Enix game Harvestella is receiving a free demo today, with save data transferable to the final November release.