Due out this winter in the west.

Publishers XSEED Games and Marvelous Europe have announced the Rune Factory 4 Special “Archival Edition,” a limited edition retail version of the game that will soon be available for pre-order at the XSEED Games Store and other participating retailers in North America and exclusively via the Marvelous Game Store in Europe for $59.99. A standard physical edition will also be available for $39.99.

Here is an overview of the Archival Edition, via XSEED Games and Marvelous Europe:

Rune Factory 4 Special “Archival Edition” is a beautifully crafted collection including an art book commemorating the work on the entire Rune Factory series by character designer Minako Iwasaki, as well as new illustrations for the premium box and art book cover by the artist. Full contents include: Physical copy of Rune Factory 4 Special for Nintendo Switch

160-page art book measuring 5.8” x 8.2” featuring the works of Minako Iwasaki from Rune Factory 1 through 4, Rune Factory: Frontier, and Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny

Official soundtrack CD consisting of 33 tracks from the original release, plus three new tracks

“Swimsuit Day” DLC that adds an option to have characters appear in their swimsuits

Premium custom box with original illustration by Minako Iwasaki

Rune Factory 4 Special is due out for Switch this winter in North America and Europe.

View a new set of screenshots at the gallery.