Marvelous USA announced its initial line-up for Nintendo Switch 2, which includes an eagerly awaited sequel, a bold new take on a beloved series, and a built-from-the-ground-up remake for a fan-favourite franchise. Firstly, the sequel to 2019’s hit mech-action game, Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion, is currently in development for Nintendo Switch 2 as well as PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC via Steam, for release on Sept. 5, 2025.
The publisher also confirmed that upcoming titles Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma and Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar will be available on Nintendo Switch 2, in addition to the previously announced Nintendo Switch and Windows PC via Steam platforms.
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A new entry to the Daemon X Machina is set to arrive.
From Marvelous USA’s Marvelous First Studio comes an action-packed new entry in the Daemon X Machina series. Fly into battle in your customized Arsenal, unleashing a variety of attacks tailored to your playstyle. Feel the exhilaration of fast-paced combat as you freely explore a deadly and dangerous open world on land or in the air.
After taking down your foes, collect their weapons and equipment and upgrade your skills to expand your options on the battlefield. Suit up for a dark sci-fi story where you can face titanic boss battles alone or with up to two other players online. New and veteran Daemon X Machina players alike will find a worthy adventure here.
Created and produced by Kenichiro Tsukuda and featuring stunning mechanical designs from Shoji Kawamori, Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion takes the franchise in a dramatic new direction. Join the Reclaimers in their fight against the Axiom. Humanity’s battle for liberation begins now!
Key features to expect from Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion:
- A Titanic Evolution – Daemon X Machina’s high-octane armored action debuts on a new generation of platforms, bringing with it an epic sci-fi adventure, gameplay that’s accessible to newcomers, and an expanded scope sure to satisfy returning fans.
- Build a Better You – Now a nimble suit of armor, your Arsenal can be fully customized in design and loadout, and you can craft or salvage new elements.
- Together You Can Make a Difference – Cooperative and asynchronous multiplayer means you never truly fight alone. Team up with friends online to tackle the epic story and battles together.
- Beautiful and Deadly – Explore an alien planet in your Arsenal as you battle against mechanical and organic enemies. Trek through the vast open world on foot, fly through the skies, or when all else fails, gallop on horseback across plains, swamps, mountains, and more.
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion – Announcement Trailer
Created and produced by Kenichiro Tsukuda and featuring stunning mechanical designs from Shoji Kawamori, Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion takes the franchise in a dramatic new direction. Join the Reclaimers in their fight against the Axiom. Humanity’s battle for liberation begins now!
Marvelous USA also announced that physical editions will be coming to Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Pre-orders will be available soon through participating retailers and via the Marvelous USA Online Store.
The title will be available in a standard physical edition for an MSRP of $69.99 and a physical Limited Edition including a copy of Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion, an original soundtrack CD with 15 tracks, an art book, a set of three flight tags, a set of three patches, and an acrylic standee for an MSRP of $99.99.
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion will also be available digitally on all platforms in a standard edition for $69.99; a Digital Deluxe edition, which includes the game and an expansion pack DLC featuring new story content and customization options for your Arsenal and Outer, for $89.99; and a Super Digital Deluxe edition, which includes the game, the expansion pack DLC, a digital soundtrack, and a digital art book, for $99.99. Digital pre-order options will be available soon.
The title will be published in Asia by Marvelous Inc. and in Europe by Marvelous Europe. This title is rated “T for Teen” by the ESRB.
Rune Factory gets a whole new reimagining.
The classic action-RPG and life-simulation gameplay beloved by Rune Factory fans across the globe is boldly reimagined in Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma. This all-new adventure takes place in the never-before-seen eastern country of Azuma, where you will become an Earth Dancer and fight against the corruption spreading throughout Azuma to bring hope back to this once-prosperous land.
Choose from one of two protagonists whose destinies are intertwined by mysterious forces. Use sacred instruments to fight against the Blight’s many forms and restore the land to its natural glory. Take farming further, as you’ll manage more than a plot, rebuilding entire villages and cultivating new allies and resources along the way.
Explore seasonal-themed villages heavily inspired by traditional Japanese culture, each with brand-new festivals and revamped fan-favorites, as well as charming romance candidates. Embrace your fate. The adventure of a new world awaits.
The title will be released on June 5, 2025, for Nintendo Switch 2. Physical pre-orders will soon be available for an MSRP of $69.99 through participating retailers and the Marvelous USA Online Store.
Physical pre-orders for Nintendo Switch are currently available for both the standard edition for an MSRP of $59.99 and the “Earth Dancer Edition.” The “Earth Dancer Edition” comes in a custom outer box featuring awe-inspiring art of a battle high above Azuma. Not only that, but it also includes a physical copy of the game, an original soundtrack consisting of 56 tracks across two CDs, a 160-page art book, an Azuma-inspired folding fan, and a plush Woolby keychain. It features a substantial DLC pack, which includes the “Seasons of Love Bundle,” the “Festive Attire and Dark Woolby Bundle,” the “Rune Factory 4 Hero Outfit Bundle,” the “Rune Factory 4 Bachelorette Outfit Bundle,” and the Useful Item Bundle, for an MSRP of $99.99
What are the digital options?
Along with physical editions, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma will be available digitally on Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch 2, and Windows PC via Steam. The standard edition will be $59.99 on Nintendo Switch and PC and $69.99 on Nintendo Switch 2.
A Digital Deluxe edition, which includes the game, the “Seasons of Love Bundle,” and the “Festive Attire and Dark Woolby Bundle” will be available on Nintendo Switch and PC for $69.99; and a Super Digital Deluxe edition, which includes the game, the “Seasons of Love Bundle,” the “Festive Attire and Dark Woolby Bundle,” a digital soundtrack, and digital art book, will be available for Nintendo Switch and PC for $79.99. All digital versions of the game will come with the “Rune Factory 4 Hero Outfit Bundle” as a special bonus.
Nintendo Switch 2 players can also upgrade with a “Digital Deluxe” DLC set containing the “Seasons of Love Bundle” and the “Festive Attire and Dark Woolby Bundle” for $9.99, and a “Super Digital Deluxe” DLC set containing the “Seasons of Love Bundle,” the “Festive Attire and Dark Woolby Bundle,” a digital soundtrack, and digital art book for $19.99. Digital pre-order options across all platforms will be available soon.
This title is rated “T for Teen” by the ESRB.
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar is set to improve on the original in big ways.
Inspired by the classic handheld title, Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar builds up and improves on the original in every conceivable way. The world is bigger and more alive than ever thanks to incredible new visuals, new characters, an expanded story, and full-character voice work in story events—a series first. Take advantage of Zephyr Town’s unique weather, using the wind to make travel and farm tasks a breeze!
Zephyr Town’s bazaar was once one of the grandest in the world, drawing customers and peddlers from all four corners of the globe. These days, though, the bazaar has more tumbleweeds than customers. It’s up to you to turn its fortunes around! Raise animals, harvest crops, craft rare delicacies, then sell your wares at your very own stall in the bazaar.
As the bazaar business grows, new goods and services will arrive, which you can use to improve your farm. Help return prosperity to the bazaar, and Zephyr Town will thrive once again! The title will be released on Aug. 27, 2025, for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and Windows PC via Steam.
Everything extra coming to Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar will be available 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 including a copy of Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, an adorable plush Suffolk sheep, a cloth poster, a physical art book with over 115 pages of cozy art, and an original soundtrack CD, for an MSRP of $69.99/$79.99.
The title will also be available digitally on Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch 2, and Windows PC via Steam. The standard edition, which includes the game and the “Cow Set” DLC, will be $49.99 on Nintendo Switch and Windows PC, and $59.99 on Nintendo Switch 2.
A Digital Deluxe edition, which includes the game, the “Cow Set” DLC, and the “Trunk of Transformation” DLC, will be available on Nintendo Switch and Windows PC for $59.99; and a Super Digital Deluxe edition, which includes the game, the “Cow Set” DLC, the “Trunk of Transformation” DLC, a digital soundtrack, and a digital art book, will be available on Nintendo Switch and PC for $69.99.
Nintendo Switch 2 players can also upgrade with a “Digital Deluxe” DLC set containing the “Trunk of Transformation” DLC for $9.99, and a “Super Digital Deluxe” DLC set containing the “Trunk of Transformation” DLC, a digital soundtrack, and digital art book for $19.99.
Physical pre-orders will soon be available through participating retailers and via the Marvelous USA Online Store. Digital pre-order options for all platforms will also soon be available. The ESRB rates this title “E for Everyone.”
