Good news for fans of the Atelier series! Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & The White Guardian, the upcoming console and PC title, will not include a gacha system, unlike its mobile predecessor. Let's delve into the details of this exciting announcement.
Atelier Resleriana's Console Spinoff: A Gacha-Free Experience
Ditching the Gacha
Koei Tecmo Europe officially confirmed on November 26, 2024, via Twitter (X), that Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & The White Guardian will forgo the gacha mechanics present in its mobile counterpart, Atelier Resleriana: Forgotten Alchemy and the Polar Night Liberator. This means players won't be forced into a pay-to-win scenario to progress, eliminating the need to purchase in-game currency for character unlocks or powerful items.
Furthermore, the announcement highlights the game's offline playability, eliminating the need to own or play the mobile version. The official website adds that "New protagonists and an original story await in Lantarna," confirming a shared world but independent narrative and characters.
The game is slated for release on PS5, PS4, Switch, and Steam in 2025. Pricing and a precise release date remain unannounced.
Atelier Resleriana (Mobile): A Look at the Gacha System
The mobile title, Atelier Resleriana: Forgotten Alchemy and the Polar Night Liberator, serves as the foundation for the upcoming console/PC release, but retains the series' traditional synthesis and turn-based combat while incorporating a gacha system. This system, criticized by some Steam users for its cost, allowed players to spend money to acquire stronger characters.
The gacha utilized a "spark" system, awarding medals with each pull towards unlocking characters or Memoria (illustration cards). Unlike a pity system, there's no guaranteed reward after a specific number of pulls.
Released in January 2024 on Steam, Android, and iOS, the mobile game boasts high ratings on mobile app stores (4.2/5 on Google Play and 4.6 on the App Store), but a mixed reception on Steam, largely due to the gacha system's cost.
