Koei Tecmo has announced the end-of-service for 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-game purchases ending earlier on January 27th. Several in-game events are planned before the shutdown, allowing players to enjoy the remaining time.
This decision comes after the developers acknowledged their inability to maintain the initially set quality standards. Despite ongoing improvements and events, they concluded that continued operation was unsustainable. Players can still spend their existing Lodestar Gems, but further purchases are no longer possible.
For many, this news may not be entirely unexpected. The highly competitive gacha market presents significant challenges for new releases, and Atelier Resleriana, despite promising concepts, faced difficulties. Criticism centered around gacha and banner rates, hindering player progression. The alchemy system, a core element of the Atelier series, failed to deliver the expected creative depth. While the gameplay was functional, it lacked the engagement needed to compete effectively within the genre.
Looking back, the game's struggles might have been predictable. While player requests for an offline version flood Twitter and Reddit, the likelihood of this happening seems slim. If you've enjoyed Atelier Resleriana, make the most of the remaining months.
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