Atelier Resleriana's End-of-Service Announcement: A Year-Long Journey Ends
Koei Tecmo has announced the closure of Atelier Resleriana: Forgotten Alchemy and the Polar Night Liberator, just one year after its global launch. The game's in-app purchases will cease on January 27th, with all services ending definitively on March 28th. Until then, players can participate in planned in-game events.
This decision stems from the developers' inability to maintain their initial quality standards. Despite ongoing improvements and events, the team determined continued operation was unsustainable. Players can still utilize their existing Lodestar Gems, but further purchases are no longer possible.
The game's struggles weren't unexpected, given the highly competitive gacha market. While Atelier Resleriana presented promising concepts, several key aspects fell short. Criticism centered around gacha and banner rates, hindering player progression. The alchemy system, a hallmark of the Atelier series, failed to deliver the expected creative depth. While the gameplay was functional, it lacked the engagement to compete effectively with genre rivals.
The recent Twitter and Reddit announcements have seen a surge of player requests for an offline version, though this seems unlikely. For those who enjoyed the turn-based RPG elements, the remaining months offer a final opportunity to experience the game.
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