[Press Release] Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin Reaps an Abundant Fall Harvest with 500,000 Copies Sold Across Multiple Platforms
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″][et_pb_image src=”https://www.sakuraindex.jp/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Sakuna__Of_Rice_and_Ruin_-_Key_Art_2.jpg” _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text=”Sakuna__Of_Rice_and_Ruin_-_Key_Art_2″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]XSEED Games, the publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., in conjunction with Marvelous Inc. and Marvelous Europe Limited, on November 25 announced that Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin has sold over 500,000 copies globally. The game’s performance at launch is one of the bestsellers for the company, and the celebrated success reflects digital sales and sell-in figures for retail product which is largely sold out. The action platformer and rice cultivation title from indie developer Edelweiss launched in North America on November 10, in Japan on November 12, and in Europe on November 20 for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Nintendo Switch™ system, and Windows PC via Steam.
[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default” column_structure=”1_2,1_2″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”1_2″][et_pb_testimonial author=” Kenji Hosoi” portrait_url=”data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iNTAwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjUwMCIgdmlld0JveD0iMCAwIDUwMCA1MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+CiAgICA8ZyBmaWxsPSJub25lIiBmaWxsLXJ1bGU9ImV2ZW5vZGQiPgogICAgICAgIDxwYXRoIGZpbGw9IiNFQkVCRUIiIGQ9Ik0wIDBoNTAwdjUwMEgweiIvPgogICAgICAgIDxyZWN0IGZpbGwtb3BhY2l0eT0iLjEiIGZpbGw9IiMwMDAiIHg9IjY4IiB5PSIzMDUiIHdpZHRoPSIzNjQiIGhlaWdodD0iNTY4IiByeD0iMTgyIi8+CiAgICAgICAgPGNpcmNsZSBmaWxsLW9wYWNpdHk9Ii4xIiBmaWxsPSIjMDAwIiBjeD0iMjQ5IiBjeT0iMTcyIiByPSIxMDAiLz4KICAgIDwvZz4KPC9zdmc+Cg==” _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default” job_title=”Executive Vice President” company_name=”XSEED Games” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]“We’ve known that Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin was a special game and would have broad appeal since our first meeting with Edelweiss… The game has been in development for many years, and we’re beyond excited at the reception it has received globally from critics and consumers alike. Thank you to everyone who has accompanied Sakuna and her companions on their journey!”
[/et_pb_testimonial][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”1_2″][et_pb_image src=”https://www.sakuraindex.jp/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Sakuna__Of_Rice_and_Ruin_-_LE_Art.png” _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text=”Sakuna__Of_Rice_and_Ruin_-_LE_Art” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Developed by Edelweiss and published for the Nintendo Switch™ system and PS4™ system in North America and globally on Windows PC by XSEED Games, Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin launched on November 10. The title is available with a standard digital edition on the Nintendo eShop, PlayStation®Store and PC via Steam for $39.99, and with digital deluxe version on the PlayStation®Store and Steam available for $49.99 and $54.99 respectively. The retail versions on the PS4™ system and Switch™ system are also available for purchase in a standard and limited “Divine Edition” for $39.99 and $59.99, respectively, on the XSEED Games Store and participating retailers. The title has received an ESRB rating of “T for Teen” by the ESRB for all platforms.
[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://www.sakuraindex.jp/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/sakuna_accolades_1125-corrected.png” _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text=”sakuna_accolades_1125-corrected” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]More information about the game, please visit at www.sakunaofriceandruin.com. More information about XSEED Games’ products can be found at www.xseedgames.com. Fans can also follow XSEED Games on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Twitch, get in depth info from their localization blog, and join the discussion on their Discord server at: http://discord.gg/XSEEDGames.
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