Dengeki PlayStation magazine revealed the latest title in theAtelierseries,Atelier Raiza: The Queen of Eternal Darkness and the Secret Hideout. The game will launch in Japan this fall for PS4 (it’s unclear at this time if the game will come out for PC and Nintendo Switch).
Gust, the studio behind the series, also releaseda teaser sitefeaturing a short, 30 second trailer of who seems to be the protagonist alongside other characters – a male soldier, a female priest, and a child scholar. Both the video and website state that more information will be coming on May 28th.
The protagonist is Raizalin Staud, an ordinary girl who feels uneasy in a peaceful lifestyle. Seeking excitement, she’s always looking for something interesting to do with her friends. She’s free-spirited and has a strong sense of justice. When she believes she’s right, it’s not easy to convince her otherwise. Her story is about finding something she never thought would be important to her, after discovering alchemy and a chance encounter with a certain someone.
The game features greatly enhance visuals, realistic proportions, and expressions that make use of natural shadows. The scenario is written by both Gust andShakugan no Shanamanga creator Yashichiro Takahashi. Character designs are byToridamono.
Fields are more realistically portrayed, such as the height of the sky and flower bushes, so to better represent everyday life and adventure in a deeper sense, as well as to feel more expansive. Combat is completely revamped and turn-based, which evolves into something more aggressive and tense. There is also a new system where you can create bonds with your friends.
Synthesis uses a new system in which “creation” is the keyword. Instead of the current tile-based skill system of otherAteliertitles,Atelier Raizauses a skill tree-like tree system. In terms of item gathering, acquired items change depending on the tool used, even at the same gathering points.
Producer Junzo Hosoi revealed some interesting factoids aboutAtelier Raizain his interview with Dengeki:
AtelierLulua, the previous entry in the series,released on May 21stforSwitch,PS4, and PC.
