Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin ships and sells over 950,000 copies, news confirmed by publisher Marvelous and developer Edelweiss.
Both worldwide shipments and digital sales for Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin have surpassed 950,000 copies as of March 31st, as reported by Marvelous’ latest financial results.
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin was confirmed to have sold 850,000 copies as of January 2021, and before that 500,000 copies as of November 2020.
Here’s a rundown on the game, via its Steam page:
Spoiled harvest goddess Sakuna finds herself banished from her opulent celestial home to an island overrun with demons. In the untamed wilderness, she must rediscover her birthright as the daughter of a warrior god and harvest goddess by weathering the elements, fighting monsters, and cultivating rice, the source of her power. By her side in this forbidding place is her guardian Tama and a group of outcast humans. Together, these unlikely companions must join hands to tame both the soil and the demons of Hinoe Island.
Developed by Edelweiss, the indie team behind the acclaimed Astebreed, Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin combines side-scrolling action with deep crafting and rice cultivation in a powerful tale about finding one’s place in the world.
Features
- Refined Side-scrolling Platforming Action – Using farm tools as weapons, chain together quick, heavy, and special attacks to take down demonic beasts, while mastering the magical “divine raiment” will be essential to grapple distant platforms, evade danger, and overcome powerful enemies.
- Detailed 3D Simulation-style Gameplay – Learn the ancient art of agriculture by following detailed steps from planting to harvesting to cultivate the perfect crop. As a harvest goddess, Sakuna’s strength grows with each rice crop, with attributes such as aesthetic and flavor directly correlating to her combat abilities.
- Creating a Home in the Wilderness – Sakuna’s mortal companions make weapons, armor, and meals for her using the materials and ingredients she gathers on her adventures, and completing quests for them will unlock even more options.
- A Fresh Take on Japanese Mythology – The heroine is part of a pantheon of gods and demons inspired by traditional Japanese mythology but featuring many unique twists. The story and world are filled with lovingly rendered details, some familiar and some completely original.
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin is available now on Windows PC, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 4. You can read our review here (we recommend it!)
