Rune Factory 4 Special

In Rune Factory 4 Special, a young hero or heroine falls from the sky onto a friendly dragon and is invited to live in the castle of Selphia. Appointed as the town’s ruler, the protagonist begins a new life with the central activities of developing the town, exploring nearby dungeons and cultivating the soil.

The game includes a special story to play alongside a spouse in Newlywed Mode, plus 13 fully voiced “Another Episode” stories narrated by marriage candidates and Ventuswill. It also adds a new difficulty mode, in-game cutscenes and an updated opening sequence.

Gameplay and features

• Cultivate and craft: Grow crops, raise monsters, catch fish, cook dishes and craft equipment as part of daily life in Selphia.
• Explore and fight: Venture beyond the town gates into dungeons containing traps and monsters. Choose from swords, spears, staves, other weapons and magic to shape your battle tactics.
• Build relationships and join events: Make friends with the townsfolk and form friendships with monsters. Seasonal festivals and competitions provide additional activities in town.

Frequently asked questions

What is the premise of Rune Factory 4 Special?

A young hero or heroine arrives in Selphia after falling from the sky onto a friendly dragon. The protagonist is invited to live in the castle and becomes the town’s ruler.

What can you do outside Selphia?

You can explore dungeons beyond the town gates, where traps and monsters await. Combat can use swords, spears, staves, other weapons and magic.

What activities are available in town?

You can grow crops, raise monsters, fish, cook and craft equipment. The game also includes seasonal festivals and competitions.

What relationship-focused content is included?

You can become friends or more than friends with characters, and form friendships with monsters. Newlywed Mode features a special story alongside your spouse, while the 13 “Another Episode” stories are narrated by marriage candidates and Ventuswill.