The Atelier Resleriana department of video games hasn’t had the most effective run exterior Japan, what with solely the Japanese model of Forgotten Alchemy and the Polar Evening Liberator being the one on nonetheless operating. That appears poised to vary, nevertheless. Atelier Resleriana: The Purple Alchemist and the White Guardian is giving it a second chance in September 2025 on consoles and PCs. To assist higher perceive this new entry and what we will count on, Siliconera spoke with Gust Head and Managing Director Junzo Hosoi and Staff Ninja 1 Division Supervisor and Government Officer Yasunori Sakuda about it.
Jenni Lada: When did growth of Atelier Resleriana: The Purple Alchemist and the White Guardian begin?
Yasunori Sakuda: After saying Atelier Resleriana, we obtained plenty of suggestions from many followers of the Atelier sequence saying they wish to benefit from the world of Resleriana on consoles as properly. We had been additionally eager about if we might supply a brand new expertise whereas increasing the world of Resleriana, so after we heard these feedback, we determined to significantly begin making a console model proper across the time of the cellular sport’s half yr anniversary.
How influential was Atelier Resleriana: Forgotten Alchemy and the Polar Evening Liberator cellular sport on this entry’s growth?
Sakuda: The CG elements and occasion scenes cultivated from Atelier Resleriana: Forgotten Alchemy and the Polar Evening Liberator had been extremely influential. Additionally, since these two titles share the identical world, the story is handed down. As for the sport system, we needed to make main enhancements to port it to a console, so whereas we’re together with plenty of parts, the outcomes are fairly totally different.
What kinds of parts shall be in place to assist Atelier followers coming to Atelier Resleriana: The Purple Alchemist and the White Guardian get caught up in the event that they didn’t play Forgotten Alchemy and the Polar Evening Liberator?
Sakuda: This sport takes place inside the identical setting because the earlier Resleriana, so we partially used its system as reference. Nonetheless, it is a fully new title for consoles with a plot that takes place inside the identical timeframe because the cellular sport, however in a distinct area. Those that haven’t performed the cellular sport can get pleasure from this as a very new sport.
For instance, the world surrounding Hallfein, which gamers discover early within the sport, shall be a very new place, which suggests even newcomers will have the ability to step into it with out points. In all instructions past Hallfein are totally different maps so it’s undoubtedly price exploring.
Atelier Resleriana: The Purple Alchemist and the White Guardian is one other state of affairs the place the 2 lead feminine and male characters every appear to fill a sure function. How did previous video games with this dynamic, like in Atelier Escha & Logy or Felt and Viese from Atelier Iris 2?
Junzo Hosoi: As that is our first male protagonist in a very long time, Atelier Escha & Logy and Atelier Iris 2: The Azoth of Future had been nice references.
For instance, what sort of protagonists had been they and how much function did they play.
We’re persevering with with the custom of getting our feminine protagonist linked to alchemy, whereas having our male protagonist possess a distinct strengthening system.
Previous alchemists and video games shall be referenced in Atelier Resleriana: The Purple Alchemist and the White Guardian, so how far again into the sequence’ historical past do these alternate dimensions go? Will installments like Atelier Iris, Mana Khemia, or Atelier Annie be referenced?
Hosoi: Because it takes place on the identical world as Atelier Resleriana: Forgotten Alchemy and the Polar Evening Liberator, characters from that title will seem.
Raze and Vayne from the Mana Khemia sequence will seem on this title, and there shall be dialogue between these two characters that aren’t within the authentic sport so please stay up for it.
Thus far, Totori and Sophie are referenced as crossover characters in Atelier Resleriana: The Purple Alchemist and the White Guardian. About what number of previous playable characters can we count on, and the way did you determine who would “make the lower” to look?
Sakuda: Although they received’t take part in battles, round 17 “legendary” characters will go to Hallfein. Gamers will study what they’ve been as much as on the planet of Resleriana, so stay up for it.
Prior to now, Nelke and the Legendary Alchemists appeared as a kind of crossover celebration of the Atelier video games. How did it and classes discovered from it affect the 2 Atelier Resleriana titles?
Hosoi: As the sport idea for Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists is totally totally different, it didn’t affect this sport a lot. Nonetheless, it turned a great reference to replicate on what number of characters ought to actively take part with regards to crossovers of many alternative characters from a number of sequence.
The early buy bonus for Atelier Resleriana: The Purple Alchemist and the White Guardian already introduced up some beauty DLC and extra equipment. What sorts of different add-ons can we count on? Will there be any characters who shall be DLC solely?
Sakuda: Along with the usual BGM pack and further outfits, we’re planning to launch extra levels and recipe growth packs. We even have much more surprises in retailer, so please stay up for extra info.
I discussed Mana Khemia earlier. Given how open Gust has been to remakes prior to now and the way usually remasters seem, how would you are feeling a couple of Mana Khemia assortment? Likewise, how would you are feeling concerning the Atelier Iris trilogy of video games returning in some type for contemporary audiences?
Hosoi: Each Mana Khemia and Iris are cherished titles, so we now have thought-about re-releasing them as collections for PC or consoles, however there have been many obstacles which saved it from changing into a actuality.
Nonetheless, if lots of people categorical their need for it, the chance will increase, so please tell us!
Atelier Resleriana: The Purple Alchemist and the White Guardian will seem on the Change, PS5, and PC on September 26, 2025.
