New games were also announced for Edelweiss' 2020 action RPG
Kodoani.com – On the occasion of the 4th anniversary of the launch of the action role-playing game Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruincharacter designer Ryota Murayama has created a special piece of art, which comes with a series of exciting announcements. Not only is there a new mobile game and a console game in development, but the TV anime adaptation of the game will also have a sequel, scheduled to air in 2024. These announcements were welcomes new art by Murayama and a trailer for a new game called Sakuna Chronicles: Kokorowa and the Gears of Creation.
While there aren't many details about the new game or the next anime season, fans can look forward to the new adventures of Princess Sakuna. Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin was originally developed by studio Edelweiss in 2020 and has received warm reception from players globally for its unique gameplay that combines combat and farming.
The anime adaptation will continue to be directed by Masayuki Yoshihara at PAWORKS, with Jukki Hanada composing the story, Mio Fujishima designing the characters, and music by Yoshiaki Fujisawa.
The plot of Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin revolves around Princess Sakuna, daughter of the god of war and goddess of harvest. She was banished to the Evil Island of Hinoe, where she faced evil and tended rice fields. From there, Sakuna begins a journey of both fighting and farming, learning about the meaning of responsibility and effort.
Both the game and the anime series deeply explore the parallel life between the divine world and the mortal world, bringing a multidimensional experience to players and viewers. New games and the next anime season promise to further expand the story of Sakuna's adventures, along with new discoveries on the mysterious island.
