In a recent statement, Marvelous Games revealed that the physical Switch 2 Edition game card of Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma will also be compatible with the original Switch console. Here are the key highlights:

• The 64GB game card will automatically recognize and boot up the corresponding version depending on the console it is placed in.
• Notably, the Switch 2 Edition includes an Upgrade Pack preloaded on the game card, eliminating the need for any additional downloads.

This announcement emphasizes two major features of the new Switch 2: its ability to backward support original Switch games, and enhanced titles that leverage the console’s superior hardware. While certain games like Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will receive updates at no cost to improve their performance on the Switch 2, others may require an additional fee of $10-$20 for their respective upgrades.

Marvelous confirmed that Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma will launch alongside the Switch 2 on June 5, 2025. This game allows players to navigate the story from the viewpoint of an amnesiac hero who becomes the Earth Dancer, tasked with rejuvenating the devastated land of Azuma following a disaster known as the Celestial Collapse.