Game publisher XSEED Games recently revealed the special retail edition of upcoming action simulation video game Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin.
The game was developed by the 2-man team Edelweiss and will launch sometime this year for PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC. There will be two retail editions for PS4 and Nintendo Switch. The standard retail price will be $39.99 and the special Divine Edition is priced at $59.99. Both versions will be available for pre-order soon on the XSEED Games Store and other participating retailers.
The special Divine Edition for the game contains:
• Custom Out Box with Exclusive Artwork
• Retail Edition of the game
• Large 8.2” x 5.8” artbook with over 130 pages of illustrations and concept art
• Full OST of 42 songs on 3 CDs
• Special 2” x 3” Japanese omamori charm
Features
• Refined Side-scrolling Platform Action‒ Using farm tools as weapons, chain together quick, heavy, and special attacks to take down demonic beasts, while mastering the magical “divine raiment” will be essential to grapple distant platforms, evade danger, and overcome powerful enemies.
• Detailed 3D Simulation-style Gameplay‒ Learn the ancient art of agriculture by following detailed steps from planting to harvesting to cultivate the perfect crop. As a harvest goddess, Sakuna’s strength grows with each successful rice crop, with attributes such as aesthetic and flavor directly correlating to her combat abilities.
• Creating a Home in the Wilderness‒ Sakuna’s mortal companions make weapons, armor, and meals for her using the materials and ingredients she gathers on her adventures, and completing quests for them will unlock even more options.
• A Fresh Take on Japanese Mythology‒ The heroine is part of a pantheon of gods and demons inspired by traditional Japanese mythology but featuring many unique twists. The story and world are filled with lovingly rendered details, some familiar and some completely original.
Source: Press Release
Update: The game will now launch on Nov. 10.