XSEED Games has announced that the RPG simulation adventure title Rune Factory 4  will release on October 1, 2013 for the Nintendo 3DS hand-held system in North America. The title will be available both packaged and digitally on Nintendo’s eShop for a MSRP of $39.99.

Rune Factory 4 is a fantasy life simulation game that combines farming and resource management with classic RPG dungeon adventuring. For the first time in series history, Rune Factory 4 gives players the option to play as a male or female hero. Players will use an assortment of swords, spears and staffs as well as magical Rune abilities in battle.

For more information on Rune Factory 4, you can check out the brand new website for the game here.

Get a quick tutorial on the game’s crafting system by checking out the video below.