Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin
News, coverage and analysis tracking Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin across the outlets.
Xbox isn't worth a port for small Japanese studios, says RPG dev, since the console isn't even sold in most…A developer from Edelweiss, the studio behind Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, stated that developing ports for Xbox is not financially viable for small Japanese game studios due to low regional demand. The developer cited that Xbox consoles are not widely sold in Japan and that the company's limited resources make it difficult to support a broad range of platforms.
Japanese developer says they don't make games for Xbox because the console is 'not even stocked in major…A Japanese developer for Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin stated that their company cannot justify developing for Xbox due to the console's lack of stock and demand in major Japanese retail stores. This reflects Microsoft's ongoing struggle to gain traction in the Japanese market, with significantly lower sales figures compared to PlayStation and Nintendo consoles.
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin Spin-off Mobile Game Shutting DownThe mobile spin-off game Sakuna: Hinuka Junreitan, based on Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, will shut down on July 27, 2026, after launching in February 2026 in Japan for Android and iOS. The planned PC launch has also been canceled. Ahead of the shutdown, a "Thank You" campaign is offering in-game currency and materials.- Sakuna: Hinuka Junreitan Mobile Game to Shut Down July 27, Steam Version CanceledTOHO Games and Edelweiss announced that the free-to-play exploration RPG Sakuna: Hinuka Junreitan will cease operations on July 27, 2026. The PC version planned for Steam has also been canceled. The developers cited difficulties in providing a satisfactory experience as the reason for the shutdown.