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In a surprising announcement, Marvelous Games confirmed that the physical Switch 2 Edition game card ofRune Factory: Guardians of Azumacan also be played on the original Switch console. TheRune Factory: Guardians of Azuma64GB game card will automatically boot up the respective version that matches the Nintendo console it’s inserted into.
Two of the main features of the Switch 2 are backward compatibility with original Switch games, along with enhanced Nintendo Switch 2 Edition titles that take full advantage of the upcoming console’s improved hardware. While some titles likePokemon Scarlet and Violetwill receive a free update to improve performance on the Switch 2, others will cost as much as $10 to $20 for the Switch 2 upgrade. Nintendo stated that allSwitch 2 Edition titles will include the base game and the Switch 2 upgrade packinside the same 64GB game card, with no additional downloads required besides subsequent patches made after launch.
Weeks ahead of Nintendo’s highly anticipated console launch, the developers of aSwitch 2 launch titleshared some good news with fans.Marvelous Games confirmed in a FAQ postthat physical Switch 2 Edition copies ofRune Factory: Guardians of Azumawill also work on original Switch systems. Given that Switch and Switch 2 game cards are the same physical dimensions, Marvelous Games stated that theGuardians of AzumaSwitch 2 game card will automatically boot up the Switch or Switch 2 version, depending on the console into which the game card is inserted. Additionally, Marvelous confirmed that the Switch 2 Upgrade Pack will be on the game card, with no additional downloads needed to play the game at launch. However, post-launch patches may still be released.
The Switch 2 Edition of Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Will Work On Original Switch Consoles
Guardians of Azumais a spin-off in theRune Factoryseries, and puts players in the perspective of an amnesiac protagonist who must assume the role of Earth Dancer and heal the land of Azuma following a catastrophe called the Celestial Collapse. Keeping with the series' tradition,Guardians of Azumawill feature romanceable NPCs that player characters can courtthroughout the game.
While initially planned to release on May 30 on Steam and the original Switch console,Guardians of Azumawas slightly pushed back to June 5 to line up with the Switch 2’s launch. It remains to be seen howGuardians of Azumafares compared topastRune Factorygames.
