Get ready for an exciting new chapter in the Atelier series with Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian, a game that breaks away from the norm by eliminating the gacha system. Dive into this article to uncover what's in store for this highly anticipated title!
Atelier Resleriana's Upcoming Spinoff
Moves Away from Gacha System
Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian marks a significant shift in the series, opting out of the gacha mechanics that were a staple in its predecessor, Atelier Resleriana: Forgotten Alchemy and the Polar Night Liberator. Announced by Koei Tecmo Europe on Twitter (X) on November 26, 2024, this spinoff promises a fresh gaming experience.
In a bold move, Koei Tecmo has confirmed that Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian will not require players to spend money on gems to unlock characters or powerful items. This change eliminates the typical gacha game progression barriers, where players often need to farm or purchase items to advance.
Moreover, the announcement highlighted that this game can be enjoyed offline, independent of its mobile predecessor. The game's official website teases, "New protagonists and an original story await in Lantarna," suggesting a shared universe but with unique characters and narratives.
Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian is slated for release on PS5, PS4, Switch, and Steam in 2025. While the exact release date, price, and time remain undisclosed, the anticipation continues to build.
Atelier Resleriana's (Mobile) Gacha System
For context, Atelier Resleriana: Forgotten Alchemy and the Polar Night Liberator, released in January 2024 on Steam, Android, and iOS, embodies the traditional Atelier series elements like synthesis and turn-based combat but introduces a gacha system. This system requires players to spend real money to enhance or unlock new characters, a feature that has stirred mixed reactions among players.
The game features a "spark" system within its gacha mechanics, allowing players to collect medals with each pull to eventually unlock characters or Memoria—illustration cards depicting iconic scenes from the series. Unlike a "pity" system, which guarantees a drop after a certain number of attempts, the spark system demands a set number of gems and medals before a reward is claimed.
With a Mixed review rating on Steam, yet scoring 4.2/5 on Google Play and 4.6 on the App Store, Atelier Resleriana: Forgotten Alchemy and the Polar Night Liberator has been well-received on mobile platforms. However, some Steam users have expressed concerns over the costly nature of its gacha system.
