Atelier Resleriana Ditches Gacha System

Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & The White Guardian is set to revolutionize the series by ditching the gacha system that was a hallmark of its mobile predecessor. Dive into the details of this exciting new game!

Atelier Resleriana's Upcoming Spinoff

Moves Away from Gacha System

Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & The White Guardian, the eagerly anticipated spinoff, breaks new ground by eschewing the gacha system that characterized its mobile counterpart, Atelier Resleriana: Forgotten Alchemy and the Polar Night Liberator. This significant shift was announced by Koei Tecmo Europe on Twitter (X) on November 26, 2024.

Koei Tecmo's announcement marks a pivotal change for the franchise, ensuring that players won't face the typical gacha grind or the need to spend money on gems to unlock characters or powerful items. This move is poised to enhance player satisfaction and accessibility.

Moreover, the game promises an offline experience, meaning players don't need to play the mobile version to enjoy it. The game's website teases "New protagonists and an original story await in Lantarna," suggesting a fresh narrative within the familiar world, but not necessarily tied to previous characters and their lore.

Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian is slated for release on PS5, PS4, Switch, and Steam in 2025. While the exact price, release date, and time remain under wraps, anticipation is high for this new entry.

Atelier Resleriana's (Mobile) Gacha System

Atelier Resleriana: Forgotten Alchemy and the Polar Night Liberator, a mainline game in the Atelier series, introduced a gacha system that players will recognize from its mobile release. This game laid the groundwork for the upcoming spinoff.

While retaining the beloved synthesis system and turn-based combat mechanics typical of the Atelier series, this title incorporated a gacha mechanic requiring players to spend money to enhance or unlock new characters.

The game features a "spark" system within its gacha mechanics, where players collect medals with each pull to unlock characters or Memoria—illustration cards depicting iconic scenes from the Atelier series. Unlike the "pity" mechanic, which guarantees a drop after a certain number of pulls, the spark system requires players to accumulate a specific number of gems and medals to claim rewards.

Launched in January 2024 on Steam, Android, and iOS, the game has received mixed reviews on Steam but boasts high scores of 4.2/5 on Google Play and 4.6 on the App Store. Despite its popularity on mobile platforms, some Steam users have expressed dissatisfaction with the costly gacha mechanics.