The official Twitter account for the upcoming Atelier Resleriana: Forgotten Alchemy & the Liberator of Polar Night has introduced a new or familiar character, rather, for the game. The protagonist of Atelier Meruru: The Apprentice of Arland, Merurulince Rede Arls, has been confirmed to appear.
In case you missed it, several other franchise characters have been confirmed to appear in this entry, as well as Viorate and Cordelia.
This new entry occurs in the kingdom of Lantana, which once prospered thanks to alchemy. However, the practice is now nonexistent, not even retained as a memory. The protagonist Resna sets off on a journey to restore alchemy throughout the land.
- For more information on this game, check out our announcement coverage.
- Resna & Isana Artwork
- Resna Summer Artwork
- Resna Bunny Artwork
- 200,000 Pre-Registrations
- Full Key Art
- Returning Franchise Characters
- Second Trailer, Gameplay Info & Key Art #2
- 4 New Characters & Gameplay Screenshots
Players will be able to progress without consuming stamina, and the home screen will alter depending on how far you have reached. The series’ general gameplay loop is retained, with characters able to get stronger via quests and a growth board. There are also art cards of previous Atelier games and what-if scenarios with rewards of their own.
You’ll be scored in battle, with awards given depending on performance. Synthesis will have multiple characters unite their efforts across over 100 recipes obtained in various ways. Players will also be able to progress the story without consuming stamina.
You can view the official trailer and profile for Merurulince in Atelier Resleriana below:
Atelier Resleriana: Forgotten Alchemy & the Liberator of Polar Night will launch for PC via Steam and mobile devices via iOS and Android at some point in 2023. There has been no word on a potential Western release.