Atelier Resleriana's End-of-Service Announcement: A Year of Alchemy Ends March 28th
Koei Tecmo has announced the closure of Atelier Resleriana: Forgotten Alchemy and the Polar Night Liberator, just one year after its global launch. All services will cease on March 28th, with in-app purchases ending earlier on January 27th. Several in-game events are planned before the final shutdown.
The developers cited an inability to maintain their initially set standards as the reason for the closure. Despite ongoing efforts to improve the game and introduce new events, they concluded that continued operation was unsustainable. Players can still utilize their existing Lodestar Gems, but further purchases are no longer possible.
This news may not be entirely unexpected for many players. The highly competitive gacha market presents significant challenges for new titles, and Atelier Resleriana, while possessing promising concepts, faced several hurdles.
Criticism centered around the gacha system and banner rates, hindering player progression. The alchemy mechanics, a core element of the Atelier series, failed to deliver the expected creative depth. While the gameplay was functional, it lacked the engagement to compete effectively with established rivals.
The possibility of an offline version, frequently requested by players on Twitter and Reddit, seems unlikely. For those who enjoyed Atelier Resleriana's turn-based RPG elements, the coming months offer a final opportunity to experience the game.
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