Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian will launch for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam on September 26, publisher Koei Tecmo and developer Gust announced. The PlayStation 4 version will only be available in Japan.
Everyone who purchases either the physical or digital editions up to the first two weeks after release will receive the “Activewear Adventuring Set” for protagonists Rias and Slade, and the “Adventuring Charm Set” as early purchase bonus.
Here is an overview of the game, via Koei Tecmo:
Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian takes players on a mysterious and cozy adventure alongside new protagonists Rias Eidreise, an adventurer with a talent for alchemy, and Slade Clauslyter, a young man capable of opening entrances to dimensional paths leading to alternate dimensions. These two heroes will join forces in an attempt to discover the reason for the disappearance of the inhabitants of Hallfein, while also trying to follow in the footsteps of their loved ones and restore their hometown. During their journey, they will meet various characters who will help them, including familiar faces from the Atelier series such as Sophie Nuenmuller, Razeluxe Meitzen, Totori Helmold, and Wilbell Voll-Ersleid.
Set in the universe of Atelier Resleriana: Forgotten Alchemy and the Polar Night Liberator, this new Atelier title will transport players to the continent of Lantarna, where they can explore, gather ingredients for synthesis and discover every secret corner, day or night, rain or shine. Players will also have the opportunity to explore multi-level dungeons, known as “Dimensional Paths,” where the structure will change randomly with each visit, allowing players to gather different ingredients and challenge new enemies depending on the difficulty level chosen.
Fights in Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian will blend strategy with turn-based combat for strategic timeline command battles where players can form a team of six characters (three in the front line and three in the back). By using action points and equipped items to their advantage, users will be able to inflict damage and influence the timeline of characters’ turns, triggering consecutive turns for allies and activating powerful unite attacks.
Using ingredients gathered during exploration or combat, Rias will be able to synthesis various items during a process called “Gift Color Synthesis.” During this synthesis process, players will have to connect the “Gift Colors” of the ingredients together to create new items. They will also be able to assign traits or change recipes depending on the ingredients used. When certain characters come to lend Rias a hand, this will further strengthen the item created.
In addition to the traditional Atelier gameplay system alternating between exploration, combat and synthesis, users will be able to sell items via Rias’ shop while helping develop the town. By selling synthesized items, players will earn money they can invest in the development of Hallfein, thus unlocking new recipes and progressing through the main story.
Watch a new trailer, a first look, and today’s official broadcast below. View the first screenshots at the gallery. Visit the official website here: English / Japanese.
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