Marvelous USA Releases Free Collaboration DLC for Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, New Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar Update

Publisher Hosts Sales on Nintendo eShop Ending Nov. 20 and Steam Ending Nov. 27

TORRANCE, Calif. — Nov. 13, 2025 — Marvelous USA 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 USA and XSEED Games lineup are included in the sale, with discounts of 20% or more on the entire STORY OF SEASONS franchise, including Grand Bazaar, and 35% or more on the Rune Factory franchise, including Guardians of Azuma. Head to the respective Steam and eShop sale 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 MSRP of $69.99. Physical editions for Nintendo Switch™ are also available with the standard edition for an MSRP of $59.99, and the “Earth Dancer Edition,” for an MSRP of $99.99, through participating retailers and via the Marvelous USA Online Store.

Developed by Marvelous and published in the Americas by Marvelous USA, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma was released globally on the 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 Europe by Marvelous Europe. More information can be found on the official website, https://na.runefactory.com/azuma/, and on X @RuneFactory. This title has been rated “T for Teen” by the ESRB.

Information about Marvelous USA's products can be found at www.marvelous-usa.com. Fans can also check out the latest videos from the Marvelous family of titles on YouTube and get updates by following on Facebook, X, Instagram, and Bluesky.

STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar is available through the Marvelous USA Online Store on Nintendo Switch™ and Nintendo Switch™ 2 in a standard physical edition for an MSRP of $49.99/$59.99, and a physical Premium Edition for an MSRP of $69.99/$79.99.

Developed by Marvelous and published in the Americas by Marvelous USA, STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar launched for the Nintendo Switch™ 2, Nintendo Switch™, and Windows PC via Steam on Aug. 27, 2025. The title is published in Asia by Marvelous, Inc. and in Europe by Marvelous Europe. This title is rated “E for Everyone” by the ESRB.

For more information about STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar, visit the official site at https://www.storyofseasons.com/grandbazaar/, and follow the series on X and Bluesky.