Atelier Resleriana's End: A Year of Alchemy Ends on 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 end on March 28th, with in-app purchases ceasing on January 27th. Several in-game events are planned before the shutdown, allowing players to enjoy the remaining time.
The developers cited an inability to maintain their initially set standards as the reason for the closure. Despite ongoing improvements and events, they determined that continued operation was unsustainable. Players can still utilize existing Lodestar Gems, but further purchases are unavailable.
This news may not be entirely unexpected for many players. The highly competitive gacha market makes it challenging for new titles to gain traction. Atelier Resleriana, while possessing promising concepts, faced several hurdles.
Criticism centered around gacha rates and banner probabilities, hindering player progression. The alchemy system, a cornerstone of the Atelier series, failed to deliver the expected creative depth. While the gameplay was functional, it lacked the engagement needed to compete with established rivals.
The game faced an uphill struggle from its release, and its eventual closure might have been foreseeable. While community requests for an offline version are circulating on Twitter and Reddit, its feasibility remains doubtful. Players are encouraged to savor the remaining months of this turn-based RPG adventure.
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