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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Marvelous}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Marvelous}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity|name=Unity 2020|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=MasterBlaster|date=2023-09-05|comment=As indicated in the Details tab of the <code>Rune Factory 3 Special.exe</code> file properties.}}</ref>||build=2020.3.40f1}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 5, 2023}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 5, 2023}}
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The title is an enhanced remake of ''Rune Factory 3'', originally released for the Nintendo DS in 2009.
 
The title is an enhanced remake of ''Rune Factory 3'', originally released for the Nintendo DS in 2009.
  
This release features several new additions over previous releases, such as a newly-added "Newlywed Mode", which adds additional adventures to each of the eleven potencial bachelorettes after marriage, and a brand-new, challenging difficulty level.
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This release features several new additions over previous releases, such as a newly-added "Newlywed Mode", which adds additional adventures to each of the eleven potential bachelorettes after marriage, and a brand-new, challenging difficulty level.
  
|release history  = The game will release worldwide on [[Steam]] on September 5, 2023.
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|release history  = The game will release worldwide [[Steam]] on September 5, 2023.
  
 
|current state    =
 
|current state    =
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/config|Windows|}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Roaming\Rune Factory 3 Special\{{P|uid}}}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/saves|Windows|}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Roaming\Rune Factory 3 Special\{{P|uid}}}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Video==
 
==Video==
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{{Image|RF3S External Display Settings.png|External launcher settings}}
 
{{Video
 
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
|widescreen resolution notes=  
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|widescreen resolution notes= Limited to six predefined 16:9 resolutions.{{note|note=Available resolutions:<br/>•1280x720<br/>•1366x768<br/>•1600x900<br/>•1920x1080<br/>•2560x1440<br/>•3840x2160<br/>|name="ResolutionList"}}
|multimonitor              = unknown
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|multimonitor              = false
|multimonitor notes        =  
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|multimonitor notes        = Aspect ratios wider than 16:9 are {{term|pillarboxed}}.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=MasterBlaster|date=2023-09-05|comment= Tested on a multi-monitor setup.}}</ref>
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
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|ultrawidescreen            = false
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = Aspect ratios wider than 16:9 are {{term|pillarboxed}}.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=MasterBlaster|date=2023-09-05|comment= Tested by playing the game with my computer set at 2560x1080 resolution. The game's display resolution options didn't present me with my set resolution or any other ultrawide or ultratall resolutions, either.}}</ref>
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
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|4k ultra hd                = true
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
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|4k ultra hd notes          = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=MasterBlaster|date=2023-09-05|comment=Tested by playing the game at 3840x2160 resolution.}}</ref>
|fov                        = unknown
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|fov                        = n/a
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
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|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
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|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
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|anisotropic                = n/a
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
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|antialiasing              = true
|antialiasing notes        =  
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|antialiasing notes        = [[MSAA]] only.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=MasterBlaster|date=2023-09-05|comment=As indicated in the <code>Settings.json</code> file.}}</ref> Options for None, 2x, 4x, and 8x.
|upscaling                  = unknown
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|upscaling                  = false
 
|upscaling tech            =  
 
|upscaling tech            =  
 
|upscaling notes            =  
 
|upscaling notes            =  
|vsync                      = unknown
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|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
|60 fps                    = unknown
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|60 fps                    = true
|60 fps notes              =  
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|60 fps notes              = Locked at 60 FPS when Vsync is disabled.
|120 fps                    = unknown
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|120 fps                    = true
|120 fps notes              =  
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|120 fps notes              = Plays at monitor's refresh rate when Vsync is enabled.
|hdr                        = unknown
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|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
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|ray tracing                = false
 
|ray tracing notes          =  
 
|ray tracing notes          =  
|color blind                = unknown
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|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Input==
 
==Input==
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{{Image|RF3S Keyboard Bindings.png|Keyboard bindings}}
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{{Image|RF3S Gamepad Settings (XBONE).png|Gamepad settings (Xbox One layout)}}
 
{{Input
 
{{Input
|key remap                = unknown
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|key remap                = true
|key remap notes          =  
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|key remap notes          = Keys can only be remapped from the external launcher.<br>Actions that are mapped to {{key|Tab}} and {{key|Left Shift}} can be swapped between one another in the in-game settings.
|acceleration option      = unknown
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|acceleration option      = n/a
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
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|mouse sensitivity        = false
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
|mouse menu                = unknown
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|mouse menu                = limited
|mouse menu notes          =  
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|mouse menu notes          = Menus must be navigated with a keyboard as the game lacks a cursor to select any options and the mouse wheel is unusable, but left and right click can still be used for confirm and cancel, respectively.
|invert mouse y-axis      = unknown
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|invert mouse y-axis      = n/a
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|touchscreen              = unknown
 
|touchscreen              = unknown
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|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
|full controller          = true
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|full controller          = limited
|full controller notes    =  
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|full controller notes    = External launcher can be navigated with a gamepad.<br>A keyboard is required to enter main character's name.
|controller remap          = unknown
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|controller remap          = true
|controller remap notes    =  
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|controller remap notes    = Buttons can only be remapped from the external launcher.<br>Actions that are mapped to the front shoulder buttons{{note|note={{key|LB}} and {{key|RB}} on Xbox One controllers, {{key|L1}} and {{key|R1}} on DualShock 4 and DualSense controllers, and {{key|L}} and {{key|R}} on Nintendo Switch Pro Controllers.}} can be swapped between one another in the in-game settings.
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
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|controller sensitivity    = limited
|controller sensitivity notes=  
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|controller sensitivity notes= Referred to as "'''Control Stick Sensitivity'''".<br>Left stick only. Limited to two presets.
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
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|invert controller y-axis  = n/a
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
|xinput controllers        = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = true
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
|xbox prompts              = unknown
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|xbox prompts              = true
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
|impulse triggers          = unknown
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|impulse triggers          = false
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
|dualshock 4              = unknown
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|dualshock 4              = true
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
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|dualshock 4 notes        = DualShock 4 and [[Controller:DualSense|DualSense]] controllers are natively supported.
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
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|dualshock prompts        = true
|dualshock prompts notes  =  
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|dualshock prompts notes  = DualShock 4 prompts will be displayed, even when using a DualSense controller.
|light bar support        = unknown
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|light bar support        = false
 
|light bar support notes  =  
 
|light bar support notes  =  
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
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|dualshock 4 modes        = V2, Wired, Bluetooth
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
 
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
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|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 
|tracked motion prompts notes =  
 
|tracked motion prompts notes =  
|other controllers        = unknown
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|other controllers        = true
 
|other controllers notes  =  
 
|other controllers notes  =  
|other button prompts      = unknown
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|other button prompts      = Nintendo
|other button prompts notes=  
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|other button prompts notes= Natively supports [[Controller:Switch Pro Controller|Switch Pro Controller]].
|controller hotplug        = unknown
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|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
|haptic feedback          = unknown
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|haptic feedback          = false
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
|simultaneous input        = unknown
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|simultaneous input        = true
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
 
|steam input api          = unknown
 
|steam input api          = unknown
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|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
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<gallery>
 +
RF3S Gamepad Settings (DS4).png|Gamepad settings (DualShock 4 layout)
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RF3S Gamepad Settings (Switch).png|Gamepad settings (Nintendo Switch layout)
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</gallery>
  
 
==Audio==
 
==Audio==
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{{Image|RF3S General Settings.png|General settings}}
 +
{{Image|RF3S In-Game Text Language Settings.png|In-game text language settings}}
 +
{{Image|RF3S In-Game Audio Language Settings.png|In-game audio language settings}}
 
{{Audio
 
{{Audio
|separate volume          = unknown
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|separate volume notes    =  
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|separate volume notes    = On/off toggle for background music.
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|surround sound            = false
|surround sound notes      =  
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|surround sound notes      = Stereo only.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=MasterBlaster|date=2023-09-05|comment=Tested in 7.1 using Orban Loudness Meter in conjunction with Razer Surround.}}</ref>
|subtitles                = true
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|subtitles                = always on
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|subtitles notes          = Text boxes, accompanied with voice acting during key scenes, are utilized.
|closed captions          = unknown
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|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
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|mute on focus lost notes  =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes  =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
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|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
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|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
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|physics          =  
 
|physics notes    =  
 
|physics notes    =  
|audio            =  
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|audio            = Criware
 
|audio notes      =  
 
|audio notes      =  
|interface        =  
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|interface notes  =  
 
|interface notes  =  
 
|input            =  
 
|input            =  
 
|input notes      =  
 
|input notes      =  
|cutscenes        =  
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|cutscenes notes  =  
 
|cutscenes notes  =  
 
|multiplayer      =  
 
|multiplayer      =  
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|minCPU2  =  
 
|minCPU2  =  
 
|minRAM  = 8 GB
 
|minRAM  = 8 GB
|minHD    = 4 GB
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|minHD    = 4 GB<ref>{{Refcheck|user=MasterBlaster|date=2023-09-05|comment=Actual install size is '''2.99 GB'''.}}</ref>
 
|minGPU  = Intel Iris Xe Graphics
 
|minGPU  = Intel Iris Xe Graphics
 
|minGPU2  =  
 
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Revision as of 07:33, 5 September 2023

Rune Factory 3 Special
Rune Factory 3 Special cover
Developers
Original game Neverland
Three Rings[1]
Marvelous
Publishers
XSEED
Marvelous
Engines
Unity 2020[Note 1]
Release dates
Windows September 5, 2023
Taxonomy
Monetization DLC, One-time game purchase
Microtransactions Time-limited
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Top-down view
Controls Direct control
Genres ARPG, Farming, Life sim
Sports Fishing
Art styles Anime
Themes Fantasy
Series Rune Factory
Rune Factory 3 Special on HowLongToBeat
Rune Factory 3 Special on IGDB
Rune Factory 3 Special guide on StrategyWiki
Rune Factory 3 Special on MobyGames
Rune Factory 3 Special on Wikipedia
Rune Factory
Subseries of Story of Seasons
Rune Factory 4 Special 2021
Rune Factory 5 2022
Rune Factory 3 Special 2023

Rune Factory 3 Special is an upcoming singleplayer real-time ARPG farming life sim game in the Rune Factory series, developed by Neverland, Three Rings, and Marvelous and published by XSEED Games and Marvelous.

The title is an enhanced remake of Rune Factory 3, originally released for the Nintendo DS in 2009.

This release features several new additions over previous releases, such as a newly-added "Newlywed Mode", which adds additional adventures to each of the eleven potential bachelorettes after marriage, and a brand-new, challenging difficulty level.

The game will release worldwide Steam on September 5, 2023.

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Steam
Icon overlay.png
Digital Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows

Version differences

Pre-orders includes "Ryker's Outfit", containing an outfit based off of Ryker's from Rune Factory 5.
The Digital Deluxe Edition includes the game and an exclusive "Swimsuit Mode" DLC.

Monetization

Type Notes
DLC Several cosmetic costumes are available for purchase to be used in-game.
One-time game purchase Rune Factory 3 Special requires an upfront purchase to access.

Microtransactions

Type Notes
Time-limited Offers an additional outfit, "Ryker's Outfit", with pre-order purchases.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Swimsuit Mode Unlocks a mode that dresses the main character and all eleven marriage candidates in swimsuits throughout the year.
Included with "Digital Deluxe Edition".
Windows
Ryker's Outfit Contains an outfit based off of Ryker's from Rune Factory 5.
Exclusive to pre-orders.
Windows

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %APPDATA%\Roaming\Rune Factory 3 Special\<user-id>
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2243710/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %APPDATA%\Roaming\Rune Factory 3 Special\<user-id>
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2243710/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video

External launcher settings
External launcher settings

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Limited to six predefined 16:9 resolutions.[Note 3]
Multi-monitor
Aspect ratios wider than 16:9 are pillarboxed.[3]
Ultra-widescreen
Aspect ratios wider than 16:9 are pillarboxed.[4]
4K Ultra HD
[5]
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
MSAA only.[6] Options for None, 2x, 4x, and 8x.
High-fidelity upscaling
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Locked at 60 FPS when Vsync is disabled.
Plays at monitor's refresh rate when Vsync is enabled.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
Ray tracing (RT)
The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unity page for more details.

Input

Keyboard bindings
Keyboard bindings
Gamepad settings (Xbox One layout)
Gamepad settings (Xbox One layout)

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Keys can only be remapped from the external launcher.
Actions that are mapped to Tab and LShift can be swapped between one another in the in-game settings.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Menus must be navigated with a keyboard as the game lacks a cursor to select any options and the mouse wheel is unusable, but left and right click can still be used for confirm and cancel, respectively.
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
External launcher can be navigated with a gamepad.
A keyboard is required to enter main character's name.
Controller remapping
Buttons can only be remapped from the external launcher.
Actions that are mapped to the front shoulder buttons[Note 4] can be swapped between one another in the in-game settings.
Controller sensitivity
Referred to as "Control Stick Sensitivity".
Left stick only. Limited to two presets.
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
DualShock 4 and DualSense controllers are natively supported.
PlayStation button prompts
DualShock 4 prompts will be displayed, even when using a DualSense controller.
Light bar support
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes
, Wired, Wireless (Bluetooth)
Generic/other controllers
Button prompts
Natively supports Switch Pro Controller.
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

General settings
General settings
In-game text language settings
In-game text language settings
In-game audio language settings
In-game audio language settings

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
On/off toggle for background music.
Surround sound
Stereo only.[7]
Subtitles
Text boxes, accompanied with voice acting during key scenes, are utilized.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
French
German
Japanese
Korean
Spanish

Other information

API

Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio Criware
Interface Live2D
Cutscenes Criware

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i5-1135G7
System memory (RAM) 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 4 GB[8]
Video card (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics
DirectX 12 compatible
A 64-bit operating system is required.


Notes

  1. Unity engine build: 2020.3.40f1[2]
  2. 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
  3. Available resolutions:
    •1280x720
    •1366x768
    •1600x900
    •1920x1080
    •2560x1440
    •3840x2160
  4. LB and RB on Xbox One controllers, L1 and R1 on DualShock 4 and DualSense controllers, and L and R on Nintendo Switch Pro Controllers.

References

  1. RUNE FACTORY 3 SPECIAL - Australian Classification - last accessed on 2023-06-03
  2. Verified by User:MasterBlaster on 2023-09-05
    As indicated in the Details tab of the Rune Factory 3 Special.exe file properties.
  3. Verified by User:MasterBlaster on 2023-09-05
    Tested on a multi-monitor setup.
  4. Verified by User:MasterBlaster on 2023-09-05
    Tested by playing the game with my computer set at 2560x1080 resolution. The game's display resolution options didn't present me with my set resolution or any other ultrawide or ultratall resolutions, either.
  5. Verified by User:MasterBlaster on 2023-09-05
    Tested by playing the game at 3840x2160 resolution.
  6. Verified by User:MasterBlaster on 2023-09-05
    As indicated in the Settings.json file.
  7. Verified by User:MasterBlaster on 2023-09-05
    Tested in 7.1 using Orban Loudness Meter in conjunction with Razer Surround.
  8. Verified by User:MasterBlaster on 2023-09-05
    Actual install size is 2.99 GB.