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. Until then, players can participate in planned events to enjoy the remaining game content.
This closure follows the developers' admission that they couldn't maintain the initially established quality standards. Despite ongoing improvements and events, they determined continued operation wasn't feasible. Players can still spend their existing Lodestar Gems, but purchasing more is no longer possible.
For many, this news isn't entirely unexpected. The highly competitive gacha market makes it challenging for new titles to gain traction. While Atelier Resleriana showed promise, it faced several hurdles. 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 to compete effectively with established rivals.
Looking back, the game's struggles may have been predictable. While player requests for an offline version flood Twitter and Reddit, its realization seems unlikely. For those who enjoyed Atelier Resleriana's turn-based RPG elements, now's the time to savor the remaining months.
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