Rune Factory 4 Special
Released Dec 2021
Journey to the vibrant world of Rune Factory and experience the legendary fantasy farming adventure like never before!
88% positive · 2,328 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $29.99 Green Man Gaming Steam key $29.99
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Evaluation
Rune Factory 4 Special is an enhanced re-release of Rune Factory 4, which came to Steam on December 7, 2021. The store description highlights the bundled bonus content — Newlywed Mode, "Another Episode" stories, a new difficulty mode, and updated cutscenes — all of which are included in the base package. There are no DLC listings for this title, and no developer communications have announced any additional content planned for it.
The only news post directly relevant to this game (beyond a launch-week bug fix on December 17, 2021) is a April 24, 2025 post promoting the upcoming release of a different game in the series — Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma — which launched on June 5, 2025. That post is unrelated to Rune Factory 4 Special's own content status; it simply appeared on this game's Steam news feed because it shares a publisher.
The game shipped as a complete, content-complete package at launch with no post-launch content additions announced or delivered beyond a minor bug fix. It is a finished product.
Evidence
Store description presents Rune Factory 4 Special as a complete package, listing all bonus content (Newlywed Mode, Another Episode stories, new difficulty, updated opening) as included features rather than separate or future additions.
Publisher post promoting a different title in the series, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, with no mention of new content for Rune Factory 4 Special.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
XSEED Games
Achievements
38
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
Welcome to Selphia, a region ruled by the Native Dragon Ventuswill...and you!
After falling from the sky and landing on the back of a friendly dragon, the young hero or heroine is invited to live in the local castle and, as a newly designated ruler, begins their life anew while developing the town, exploring nearby dungeons, and cultivating the soil.
Start an exciting new life and embark on a grand adventure in this beloved entry in the Rune Factory series!
Grow crops, raise monsters, catch fish, cook up tasty dishes, and craft powerful equipment. Live your life however you choose!
Adventure Awaits
Venture outside the town gates to explore dangerous dungeons. Use swords, spears, staves, and other weapons and magic to personalize your battle tactics as formidable monsters await in trap-laden dungeons. Invite the townsfolk, develop friendships with monsters, and grow stronger together.
Expand Your Social Circle
Become friends (or more than friends) with a charming and interactive cast of characters, and breathe life into the town with seasonal festivals and competitions.
Live Happily Ever After
Play through a special story alongside your spouse in Newlywed Mode and fall in love with your favorites all over again! The 13 fully-voiced "Another Episode" bonus stories narrated by the marriage candidates (and Ventuswill) are also included.
More Content than Ever
If you're a Rune Factory 4 fanatic, challenge yourself with a new difficulty mode, then relax and enjoy new in-game cutscenes and an updated opening sequence.
After falling from the sky and landing on the back of a friendly dragon, the young hero or heroine is invited to live in the local castle and, as a newly designated ruler, begins their life anew while developing the town, exploring nearby dungeons, and cultivating the soil.
Start an exciting new life and embark on a grand adventure in this beloved entry in the Rune Factory series!
Features
A World of PossibilityGrow crops, raise monsters, catch fish, cook up tasty dishes, and craft powerful equipment. Live your life however you choose!
Adventure Awaits
Venture outside the town gates to explore dangerous dungeons. Use swords, spears, staves, and other weapons and magic to personalize your battle tactics as formidable monsters await in trap-laden dungeons. Invite the townsfolk, develop friendships with monsters, and grow stronger together.
Expand Your Social Circle
Become friends (or more than friends) with a charming and interactive cast of characters, and breathe life into the town with seasonal festivals and competitions.
Live Happily Ever After
Play through a special story alongside your spouse in Newlywed Mode and fall in love with your favorites all over again! The 13 fully-voiced "Another Episode" bonus stories narrated by the marriage candidates (and Ventuswill) are also included.
More Content than Ever
If you're a Rune Factory 4 fanatic, challenge yourself with a new difficulty mode, then relax and enjoy new in-game cutscenes and an updated opening sequence.
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Last evaluated Jun 23, 2026
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