Atelier Resleriana's End-of-Service Announcement: A Year-Long Journey Concludes
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, 2024, with in-app purchases ending earlier on January 27th, 2024. The developers cited an inability to maintain their initially set standards as the reason for the shutdown. Despite ongoing efforts to improve the game and introduce new events, they ultimately determined continued operation was unsustainable. Players can still utilize 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, despite its promising premise, faced several obstacles. Criticism centered around gacha rates and banner mechanics, 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 necessary to compete effectively within the genre.
The developer's decision reflects the difficulties Atelier Resleriana faced from its launch. While many players have expressed a desire for an offline version on social media, the likelihood of this happening remains low. For those who enjoyed the turn-based RPG elements, the remaining months offer a final opportunity to experience the game.
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