A Fresh Start After Five Years: Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin New Version Beta Test Now Live

Summary

Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, the acclaimed Japanese-style farming action RPG known for its authentic rice-planting simulation and fluid combat, has received its first major update in nearly five years. Developer Edelweiss has officially launched a public beta test for the new version on Steam, allowing owners of the base game to opt into the open_beta branch and experience new content ahead of its release. Since its debut in 2020, the game has stood out for its meticulous rice cultivation mechanics and satisfying action battles, selling over 1.5 million copies worldwide and maintaining a 92% positive rating on Steam. The last major update was in December 2021, making this a highly anticipated refresh. The update incorporates numerous optimization suggestions gathered from the player community, and development is mostly complete, with only multi-language translation work remaining. The official release is targeted for 2026. This beta offers players an early look at the new features and a chance to provide feedback, while also showcasing the developer's commitment to long-term support and community engagement. It sets a positive example for how indie titles can sustain and evolve their content years after launch.

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