August2023
News Koei Tecmo And Gust Announcing New Atelier Game Next Week
The Atelier Marie Remake arrived last month
Koei Tecmo and Gust are already gearing up for more entries in the Atelier RPG series, with the companies teasing a new title announcement will be taking place next week on 8th August at 9 pm JST. This announcement will be made via YouTube and follows on from the release of Atelier Marie Remake: The...
June2023
Feature Head Of Gust On 'Atelier Marie Remake' And Returning To Series' Alchemical Roots
Alchemical Origins
The Atelier series has, believe it or not, been with us since 1997 back when Atelier Marie: The Alchemist of Salburg was first released on the original PlayStation in Japan. In the years since, we've seen a pretty staggering number of additions to the franchise, with 25 mainline entries alongside a smattering of spin-offs. There's...
April2023
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Atelier Ryza 3?
Or is it a secret?
Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key launched recently just over a week ago, and fans of the series have had a good chunk of time to get familiar with Ryza's latest adventure in alchemy. In our review of the game, we called it "a heady mix of exploration, crafting and combat that benefits greatly from a...
March2023
Feature Atelier Ryza 3's Producer On Crafting The End And Shifting Away From Fanservice
"I always look forward to the Xenoblade series!"
It's almost time to say goodbye to Ryza. The third and final game in the Secret trilogy, Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key, comes to Switch this Friday, and everyone's favourite tomboy alchemist — Reisalin Stout, or Ryza — will be once again donning her alchemist's staff to...
News Atelier Ryza's First Game Is Getting Its Very Own Anime Adaptation
Arriving in 2023
Ahead of the launch of Atelier Ryza 3 on Switch next week, game developer Gust has announced the first game Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout will be getting its very own anime adaptation. The Japanese animation studio Liden Films (Senyu, Goblin Slayer) will be taking on the responsibility of adapting the 2019...
News Atelier Marie Remake Adds English Subtitles To Atelier Marie Plus
Launching on Switch this July
The Atelier series has grown in popularity here in the west in recent years, and now to top off the upcoming release of Atelier Ryza 3 later this month, Koei Tecmo will also be launching a remake of Atelier Marie on Switch this July. If the return of the original 1997 game wasn't already exciting enough, it's now been...
February2023
News Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist Of Salburg Arrives On Switch In July Worldwide
Update 2: Only available digitally in the West
Update #2 [Tue 21st Feb, 2023 14:35 GMT]: Nintendo UK has shared an English trailer for the upcoming Atelier Marie Remake, which features Japanese voice acting and English subs. Gematsu has also confirmed that the game will be digital-only in the West, but the digital deluxe edition will be available...
News Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist Of The End & The Secret Key Has Gone Gold
No more delays
Last month, Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key was delayed from a February launch until 24th March 2023. At the time, the game's producer Junzo Hosoi mentioned how the title required "additional time to fine-tune". Now, in an update, Koei Tecmo has revealed the third entry has officially gone gold. In other...
Video Take A Look At Atelier Ryza 3's Stunning New Opening Cinematic
Now launching in March
Following the delay of the RPG Atelier Ryza 3 last month, Koei Tecmo this weekend showcased the game's opening cinematic at the Taipei Game Show. It's at least something to entertain fans until the big launch. Instead of arriving this month, Ryza 3 has now been pushed back to 24th March 2023. According to the game's producer,...
January2023
News Koei Tecmo Shares "First In-Game Look" At Atelier Ryza 3's Early Purchase Bonus
One of seven outfits to be delivered
Like previous entries, Atelier Ryza 3 will also be receiving some bonus character outfits. Koei Tecmo has today shared its "first in-game look" at Ryza's "summer look". This is available as an "Early purchase bonus". In total there'll be seven costumes released in this set. They'll available for a "limited time"...
September2022
News Ryza Returns In Her Third 'Atelier' Game, Alchemist Of The End & The Secret Key
Mixing it up
Teased by Koei Tecmo just last week, Ryza is back! Atelier Ryza: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key was announced during yesterday's Nintendo Direct, and it sees Reisalin "Ryza" Stout returning as the star in her third Atelier game. And we don't have long to wait, as the game will bubble up on Switch on 24th February in the West,...
News Koei Tecmo Teases Next Chapter In The Atelier Series
"We hope you're excited"
At the end of last month, it was discovered Koei Tecmo's Tokyo Game Show lineup would include a new game from Atelier developer Gust. Now, in an update, the company has shared a 25th-anniversary trailer for the Atelier series - not only highlighting this RPG series' extensive history but also teasing a brand new game at the...
June2022
Rumour Potential Screenshots From A New "Finished" Fire Emblem Surface Online
Update: Following on from Nintendo leaker's details
Update [Wed 15th Jun, 2022 09:20 BST] More details of the supposed next Fire Emblem game have been leaked. This time, Reddit user miasmadelta has shared some apparent screenshots from the 18th mainline Fire Emblem title over on r/fireemblem. Of course, this game is still unannounced, so we won't...
February2022
News Good Smile Releasing New Atelier Ryza 2 Swimsuit Figure, Pre-Orders Now Available
Beach ball included!
It's an exciting week for Gust and Koei Tecmo's Atelier RPG series - with Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream launching on the Nintendo Switch tomorrow. Before then, why not consider purchasing Good Smile Company's 1/7th scale figure of Reisalin 'Ryza' Stout in a "bold swimsuit" outfit. It's based on the...
News Koei Tecmo Builds Excitement For Atelier Sophie 2 With A New "Theme Song Trailer"
Launching on Switch later this week
Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream arrives on the Nintendo Switch later this week. Ahead of the release, Koei Tecmo and the game's developer Gust have released a brand new "theme song" trailer. If you're not already excited for the new entry in the Atelier RPG series, this might help. Koei...
Feature Atelier Series Producer On Popularity Polls, Seamless Battles, And Returning To Sophie
"We looked over the reactions we received on social media"
2022 is the 25th anniversary year of Koei Tecmo and Gust Co.'s Atelier RPG series. It debuted in 1997 back on PlayStation with Atelier Marie: The Alchemist of Salburg, and Switch owners have several entries in its library to choose from, including the very successful Atelier Ryza and
October2021
News Koei Tecmo Officially Announces Atelier Sophie 2, Arriving On Switch Next February
Following on from last month's rating board reveal
Koei Tecmo and Gust have officially announced the RPG Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream for the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms. It will receive a western release next year on 25th February 2022. This is the same title that was previously "leaked" by the...
September2021
News Atelier Series Teases Six Exciting Projects For Its 25th Anniversary
The first will be announced on October 2nd
Ahead of the 25th anniversary of the RPG series Atelier next May, Koei Tecmo and Gust have launched a special website. The series first started out with Atelier Marie: The Alchemist of Salburg on the original PlayStation in May 1997. To celebrate 25 years, the website will reveal a total of six projects...
February2021
News Atelier Mysterious Trilogy Deluxe Pack Is Coming To Nintendo Switch This April
New gameplay features have also been outlined
Koei Tecmo has given Switch owners a lot of love with Atelier. We had great things to say about Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & The Secret Fairy last week, and hot off those heels, the Japanese publisher has revealed we'll be getting the Atelier Mysterious Trilogy Deluxe Pack next. Launching on April...
January2021
News Atelier Ryza 2 DLC Will Include Recipes, Dungeons And - Yes - Swimsuits
Gotta dress for the weather
Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy is coming to Switch this year, and publisher Koei Tecmo has revealed DLC plans for the JRPG. The game – which comes to North America this month on January 26th and Europe on January 29th – launched in Japan in December, so the first helping of DLC is already...
December2020
News Atelier Ryza Developer Clarifies Its Stance On Video Game Censorship
"I understand the desire to play the game as the creator intended"
Censorship in Japanese video games coming to the West is certainly nothing new, and instances of developers altering content to work in certain markets or on certain platforms are still relatively common these days. Sony, in particular, often comes in for criticism for obscuring any...
Feature Atelier Ryza 2 Producer On Exploration, Censorship, And The Potential For Seeing More Ryza
"There is definitely a possibility of Ryza starring in another sequel"
Koei Tecmo and Gust Co.'s Atelier RPG series has been going for for well over twenty years now — debuting back on Playstation with Atelier Marie: The Alchemist of Salburg back in 1997 — and Switch has several entries in its library already. Each game in the series usually has...
July2020
Random This Life-Size Atelier Ryza Statue Will Cost You $25,000
Realistically-proportioned thighs don't come cheap
Remember Ryza from Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout? She caused quite a stir a while back thanks to her ample thighs and is soon to star in a direct sequel to that game. She's also getting immortalised as a life-size statue that is sure to fit elegantly into any home.
News Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & The Secret Fairy Flutters To Switch This Winter
Ryza-gain
Koei Tecmo Europe and developer Gust Studios have announced a sequel to Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & The Secret Hideout coming to Switch (and PS4 and Windows PC) "this Winter". Described as a direct sequel, Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy sees Ryza return as the protagonist, the first character in the history of...
January2020
News Atelier Ryza Is On Track To Become The Most Successful Atelier Game Ever
350,000 units sold since launch
Debate over the thickness of female thighs aside, Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout has proven to be quite a success for publisher Koei Tecmo. The Japanese company has announced that the game has sold a whopping 350,000 units worldwide, which, according to Koei Tecmo, means that it's on course to...
