Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin Release Date Revealed

In Japan, today's Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase presentation revealed new information [...]

By Marc Deschamps - July 20, 2020 11:22 pm EDT

In Japan, today's Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase presentation revealed new information regarding Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, an upcoming game for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC. A lot of viewers found the game's absence during the North American presentation a bit strange, but XSEED and Marvelous later announced that the game will release in the region on November 10 in a standard edition for $39.99 and a Divine Edition for $59.99. The game will deliver some of the farming elements that Marvelous games are known for mixed with action-platforming. Across social media, fans expressed disappointment, as many would have liked to see that information relayed during the Direct!

What do you think of Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin so far? Were you disappointed that the game didn't make the cut for the North American presentation? Let us know in the comments or share your thoughts directly on Twitter at @Marcdachamp to talk all things gaming!

Keep reading to find out what fans are saying about Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin!

The game seems to have made some fans today!

While I think Nintendo needs to work on their marketing, I'm very happy that SMT III and V are on their way to Switch. Also, while it wasn't shown in the western Direct Mini, Sakuna looks great. #NintendoDirect
— Blue Rogue Jesse (@jesse_rogue) July 20, 2020

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A lot of people wish the game had gotten showcased outside Japan.

Seriously, who in his right mind in Nintendo of América thought we both Europeans and Americans might not be interested in games such as Sakuna or Captain Tsubasa? Nice joke. Captain Tsubasa has been on my radar since day 1, same for Sakuna as of today. Nice dicision-making guys
— Martín Ortiz (@Martin_A_Ortiz) July 20, 2020

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Sakuna might have turned some of that negativity around!

Since I've seen a lot of negativity out there about this morning's #NintendoDirect, I just wanted to put out there that considering Nintendo set expectations pretty low upfront, I thought 2 SMT games and Cadence were pretty solid announcements. Sakuna looks nice too.
— Capsulejay (@Capsulejay) July 20, 2020

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It wasn't the only game that got left out in North America, however.

Nintendo fan here, can confirm.

Although I think the mini direct would have been at least a little better received if it included the Sakuna and Atelier Ryza 2 trailers that were in the Japanese direct.
— Aethix (@Aethix0) July 20, 2020

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The game definitely looks interesting.

Nintendo did not include this game in the American Mini Direct. Sakuna: Of Rice And Ruin combines action platforming and farming and it looks incredible! Sakuna will be out in NA on Nov. 12. pic.twitter.com/rZqyNskeZ8
— Ex-SOLDIER (@gh0ulface) July 20, 2020

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Seems likely Nintendo has more to come.

Brigandine was the only thing I was looking forward to this year aside from Bravely Default 2. But now with SMT Nocturne and Sakuna, this year is looking increasingly backloaded for me. Nintendo's probably got some surprises they're saving up for the end of this year too.
— Doro (@DoroTTV) July 20, 2020

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Come on, NoA!

Nintendo of America need to put some respect on Sakuna! 😤
— CriticalKnockOut (@CriticalK_O) July 20, 2020

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Of course, some think Nintendo fans wouldn't have been happy, regardless.

In a way I’m glad Sakuna and Atelier Ryza 2 wasn’t shown in non-Japanese Nintendo Directs, given the famously low tolarence of Stereotypical Core Nintendo Audience towards anything anime-esque.

Saltmine via Nocturne HD and SMT5 is enough salt for one day.
— Vizi István Brand Ambassador (@DodgersHUN) July 20, 2020

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