Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin 2026 Update Early Test Launches on Steam
Edelweiss, the doujin game circle behind Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, released the 2026 update as an early test on Steam on August 25. Anyone who owns the Steam version can join by selecting the 'open_beta' branch in the game's properties. The update is the first since December 2021 and includes a New Game+ mode called 'Rebirth,' which lets players who cleared the game carry over rice strength, skills, items, and equipment before starting over. New equipment includes the 'War God's Hunting Attire,' which doubles movement speed, and the 'Harvest God's Hunting Attire,' which ties stats to the previous year's rice harvest. A 'Quick Change' feature registers equipment as favorites, and the maximum rice carrying capacity rises to 9999. Additional conversation events have been added, including a scene where Kokorowa joins the dining table at home. According to developer Naru, implementation is nearly complete and awaiting translation support. Players are advised to back up save data because test saves may become unreadable. Posting about new systems and combat is allowed, but story event details should stay under wraps until the official release. The game is available on PS4, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.