Atelier Resleriana Won't Have Gacha

Exciting news for fans of the Atelier series! Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & The White Guardian, a forthcoming spin-off, will notably not include a gacha system, unlike its mobile predecessor. This significant departure promises a refreshing experience for players.

Atelier Resleriana's Spin-off: A Gacha-Free Experience

Ditching the Gacha

Koei Tecmo Europe announced on November 26, 2024, via Twitter (X), that the new Atelier Resleriana title will forgo the gacha mechanic entirely. This is a welcome change for many players who find gacha systems frustrating due to the potential for significant in-app purchases to progress. The absence of a gacha means players won't be pressured to spend money to unlock characters or items.

Beyond the absence of gacha, the announcement highlighted the game's offline playability. No prior experience with the mobile version is needed. The game's official website further reveals "New protagonists and an original story await in Lantarna," suggesting a shared world but a distinct narrative and cast of characters.

Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian is slated for release on PS5, PS4, Switch, and Steam in 2025. Pricing and a precise release date remain unannounced.

The Mobile Predecessor's Gacha System

Atelier Resleriana: Forgotten Alchemy and the Polar Night Liberator, the mobile game that inspired this new title, features a gacha system central to its gameplay. While retaining core Atelier elements like synthesis and turn-based combat, its monetization relied heavily on gacha mechanics for character acquisition and strengthening.

The gacha utilizes a "spark" system, awarding medals with each pull to unlock characters or Memoria (illustration cards). Unlike a pity system, there's no guaranteed reward after a specific number of pulls. This system, coupled with the cost of pulls, drew criticism from some Steam players.

Released in January 2024 on Steam, Android, and iOS, the mobile game boasts high ratings on mobile app stores (4.2/5 on Google Play, 4.6 on the App Store), but a more mixed reception on Steam, largely due to the perceived cost of the gacha system.