The Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin double vinyl soundtrack is scheduled for release on September 25th. Preorders have opened at distributor Light in the Attic in Seattle and disk union in Japan.

Developed by Edelweiss and published by Marvelous, Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin features sidescrolling hack-and-slash combat, along with farming simulation gameplay. Verified for use with Steam Deck, the action role-playing game for PS4 is part of the PlayStation Plus Extra catalog, also available for Nintendo Switch, Windows through Steam and the Epic Games Store.

Composed by Hiroyuki Oshima, the 42-track Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin digital album is included in the Digital Deluxe Edition, featuring cover art by illustrator Ryota Murayama. A live recording of "Yanato Planting Song," performed by Saya Asakura, can be viewed on the vocalist's YouTube channel.


Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin's "Musical Arrangements" album is published through Steam and Ototoy, produced by composer Hiroyuki Oshima. The 16-track arrangement album features koto and shamisen instrumentals, blending traditional Japanese court music to and more contemporary rock stylings. Cover art is by Koichi of Edelweiss.

A crossfade trailer can be viewed on the composer's YouTube channel. Featured tracks previewed on YouTube include "Flourish" Irish instrumental arrangement by Kou Ogata, "Winding Roots" performed by FAMIKOTO, and "Howling Wind" violin cover by hiyama.



From the product page:

The composer behind the hit Japanese action RPG "Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin" returns as producer for this album of arranged music from the game! These tracks were carefully selected and feature instruments ranging from the koto and shamisen to the violin and clarinet, spanning genres from traditional Japanese court music to rock. You'll love each song's flavorful take on the original!

An eclectic mix of artists ranging from professionals to amateurs lent their talents to this collection. Contributors include seasoned professionals with international experience such as the classical Japanese instrument group Famikoto, the court music performer Yutaka OTA, and 3x4xS, a unique combination of shamisen and cello, as well as amateur/doujin fans of game music performance.

Light in the Attic - Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin Vinyl Soundtrack

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Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin double vinyl soundtrack scheduled for release on September 25th. Preorders open at Disk Union in Japan: https://t.co/E8bQk6IVlC 🌾#サクナヒメ pic.twitter.com/92o39LLVYt

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