The Atelier Resleriana department of video games hasn’t had the very best run outdoors Japan, what with solely the Japanese model of Forgotten Alchemy and the Polar Evening Liberator being the one on nonetheless working. That appears poised to alter, nonetheless. Atelier Resleriana: The Purple Alchemist and the White Guardian is giving it a second likelihood in September 2025 on consoles and PCs. To assist higher perceive this new entry and what we will anticipate, Siliconera spoke with Gust Head and Managing Director Junzo Hosoi and Crew 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 asserting Atelier Resleriana, we obtained loads 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 occupied with if we might provide 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 recreation’s half yr anniversary.
How influential was Atelier Resleriana: Forgotten Alchemy and the Polar Evening Liberator cellular recreation on this entry’s growth?
Sakuda: The CG features 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 loads of components, the outcomes are fairly completely different.
What kinds of components will probably 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 recreation takes place inside the similar setting because the earlier Resleriana, so we partially used its system as reference. Nevertheless, this can be a fully new title for consoles with a plot that takes place inside the similar timeframe because the cellular recreation, however in a distinct area. Those that haven’t performed the cellular recreation can get pleasure from this as a very new recreation.
For instance, the world surrounding Hallfein, which gamers discover early within the recreation, will probably be a very new place, which implies even newcomers will have the ability to step into it with out points. In all instructions past Hallfein are completely different maps so it’s undoubtedly price exploring.
Atelier Resleriana: The Purple Alchemist and the White Guardian is one other scenario 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 will probably 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 will probably be dialogue between these two characters that aren’t within the authentic recreation so please sit up for it.
To date, 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 anticipate, and the way did you determine who would “make the minimize” to look?
Sakuda: Although they gained’t take part in battles, round 17 “legendary” characters will go to Hallfein. Gamers will study what they’ve been as much as on this planet of Resleriana, so sit up for it.
Up 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 completely different, it didn’t affect this recreation a lot. Nevertheless, it turned an excellent reference to replicate on what number of characters ought to actively take part in relation 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 anticipate? Will there be any characters who will probably be DLC solely?
Sakuda: Along with the usual BGM pack and further outfits, we’re planning to launch extra phases and recipe enlargement packs. We even have much more surprises in retailer, so please sit up for extra info.
I discussed Mana Khemia earlier. Given how open Gust has been to remakes previously and the way usually remasters seem, how would you’re feeling a couple of Mana Khemia assortment? Likewise, how would you’re feeling in regards to the Atelier Iris trilogy of video games returning in some kind for contemporary audiences?
Hosoi: Each Mana Khemia and Iris are cherished titles, so we’ve got thought-about re-releasing them as collections for PC or consoles, however there have been many obstacles which stored it from turning into a actuality.
Nevertheless, if lots of people categorical their want for it, the likelihood will increase, so please tell us!
Atelier Resleriana: The Purple Alchemist and the White Guardian will seem on the Swap, PS5, and PC on September 26, 2025.
