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[Isa]

I watched the livestream this morning and the first look and enjoyed both, I like Yumia's design along with the other playables, though I prefer long hair lol. I also like the story, sounds interesting and the exploration and building look fun. I'm there day 1 so far.

 

[TintoConCasera]

Love when a character has a nice backstory.

 

[Kamina]

Love when a character has a nice backstory.

Her story also seems to be front loaded with two mayor plot points.

 

[Danjin44]

Interesting, is seems this time around the story is less laid back and more intense compare to Ryza games.

 

[The_hunter]

First look extended trailer:

Base building? I'm in.

 

[NanaMiku]

For me thats the worst character design ever in an atelier or gust game period. looks like typical chinese gacha design, urgh.

Otherwise im pleased how the game looks, since it seems to be darker

Yeah, Kishida Mel was peak Atelier guest character design

 

[zokie]

In Japan, the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC versions will cost 9,680 yen, while the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Switch versions will cost 8,580 yen.

The Xbox Series, Xbox One, and PC versions are digital-only. The “Premium Box” special edition will cost 13,500 yen for PlayStation 5 and PC, and 12,400 yen for PlayStation 4 and Switch.

The “Special Collection Box” will cost 23,700 yen for PlayStation 5 and PC, and 22,600 yen for PlayStation 4 and Switch.

Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land launches March 21, 2025

Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam on March 21, 2025 worldwide, publis…

www.gematsu.com

 

[NanaMiku]

In Japan, the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC versions will cost 9,680 yen, while the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Switch versions will cost 8,580 yen.

The Xbox Series, Xbox One, and PC versions are digital-only. The “Premium Box” special edition will cost 13,500 yen for PlayStation 5 and PC, and 12,400 yen for PlayStation 4 and Switch.

The “Special Collection Box” will cost 23,700 yen for PlayStation 5 and PC, and 22,600 yen for PlayStation 4 and Switch.

Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land launches March 21, 2025

Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam on March 21, 2025 worldwide, publis…

www.gematsu.com

Holy shit 20k yen collector's edition

 

[Unknown Soldier]

Atelier used to be about cute girls doing cute things but I guess Gust is really branching out huh. A serious story in an Atelier game?

I always found Atelier games to be insufferably boring because they barely had a story and crafting being the most boring part of RPG's and Atelier is a crafting-centric RPG franchise. But this one interests me

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Ah, forgot to post the pre-order art, lol. I'm putting these under a spoiler tag since some of them are kinda NSFWish.

Spoiler: nsfwish

 

[TintoConCasera]

Ah, forgot to post the pre-order art, lol. I'm putting these under a spoiler tag since some of them are kinda NSFWish.

Spoiler: nsfwish

All of that is official art, right? Man, they sure know how to sell their games.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

All of that is official art, right? Man, they sure know how to sell their games.

Yup. You'll get a different illustration depending from which Japanese retailer you pre-order your physical copy from.

 

[Project EVE]

Guys I need some advices objectively, as I don't think any one of these is NSFW imo(I am pretty much insensitive to these stuff at this point) . But I'm planning to place an order in most of these Japanese stores just to get some of the wall scrolls above.

What I want to know is, are the swimsuits pictures only the NSFW ones to you? How about the one in the rain and Yumia is all wet? Or the one with the girls on the bed? I'm going to put most of these up in my house but I do have some guests and relatives coming over every now and then and don't want them to give me a weird look. Any advice is welcome thanks!

I love the top 1 illustration btw, must get for me especially when it's perfectly suitable for display in my house. What's your favorite?

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Forgot to post this yesterday, but it looks like the game is up for preorder on Amazon for XSX, PS5 ($69.99) and Switch ($59.99).

Edit: Here's the placeholder box art.

 

[TintoConCasera]

Guys I need some advices objectively, as I don't think any one of these is NSFW imo(I am pretty much insensitive to these stuff at this point) . But I'm planning to place an order in most of these Japanese stores just to get some of the wall scrolls above.

What I want to know is, are the swimsuits pictures only the NSFW ones to you? How about the one in the rain and Yumia is all wet? Or the one with the girls on the bed? I'm going to put most of these up in my house but I do have some guests and relatives coming over every now and then and don't want them to give me a weird look. Any advice is welcome thanks!

I love the top 1 illustration btw, must get for me especially when it's perfectly suitable for display in my house. What's your favorite?

Well if you ask me, I don't think any of those illustrations are family-friendly.
Maybe the one with the Yumia and the furry girl, but I bet that would provide you some weird looks too.

 

[HercRaato]

Forgot to post this yesterday, but it looks like the game is up for preorder on Amazon for XSX, PS5 ($69.99) and Switch ($59.99).

Edit: Here's the placeholder box art.

Where can I order the collectors edition?

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Where can I order the collectors edition?

No info as of yet on the CE for the West, and on the official website they only list the physical standard edition - https://atelier.games/yumia/us/?tgt=products

There is however a "premium box" special edition up for pre-order on Amazon JP (there's also another cheaper premium box edition if you look through the different listings)

 

[Comandr]

Okay so I've never played any of these games. My knowledge of the series is, at best, what I've gleaned from screenshots here and there. There's a million of these games. They keep making them, so they must be at least somewhat successful.

What am I missing out on? They just appear to cater to a... certain otaku demographic. I'm picturing the kind of person with lots of body pillows and figurines of his many waifus. That's not meant to be a dig. Just how I envision the target market. Is there something deeper than the doki doki waku waku pafu pafu cho genki bouken I'm getting from what I've seen?

I mean this sincerely. I want to learn.

 

[ap_puff]

Okay so I've never played any of these games. My knowledge of the series is, at best, what I've gleaned from screenshots here and there. There's a million of these games. They keep making them, so they must be at least somewhat successful.

What am I missing out on? They just appear to cater to a... certain otaku demographic. I'm picturing the kind of person with lots of body pillows and figurines of his many waifus. That's not meant to be a dig. Just how I envision the target market. Is there something deeper than the doki doki waku waku pafu pafu cho genki bouken I'm getting from what I've seen?

I mean this sincerely. I want to learn.

afaik there's actually a large-ish female audience for the games. They haven't really leaned into the waifu factor until Ryza... mainly they are lighthearted jrpgs which aren't very mechanically complex and are for people who like crafting and collecting stuff. It's kind of got a shoujo vibe, especially the earlier games. Are you missing out on an amazing series? Not really, but they're decent chill games that are like 7/10 comfort food.

 

[finalflame]

What are these games about again? Do they have real time / action combat? I might have to finally try this franchise.

 

[jshackles]

Okay so I've never played any of these games. My knowledge of the series is, at best, what I've gleaned from screenshots here and there. There's a million of these games. They keep making them, so they must be at least somewhat successful.

What am I missing out on? They just appear to cater to a... certain otaku demographic. I'm picturing the kind of person with lots of body pillows and figurines of his many waifus. That's not meant to be a dig. Just how I envision the target market. Is there something deeper than the doki doki waku waku pafu pafu cho genki bouken I'm getting from what I've seen?

I mean this sincerely. I want to learn.

I had this same image of the series, but decided to give Ryza a try and I personally really enjoyed it. While there is certainly an amount of... um... fan service there is also a fun (and deep) crafting system, excellent character development, cool turn based combat, great equipment upgrade mechanics, and great exploration / discovery / item foraging. I hope that Yumia continues the traditions here.

 

[Comandr]

afaik there's actually a large-ish female audience for the games. They haven't really leaned into the waifu factor until Ryza... mainly they are lighthearted jrpgs which aren't very mechanically complex and are for people who like crafting and collecting stuff. It's kind of got a shoujo vibe, especially the earlier games. Are you missing out on an amazing series? Not really, but they're decent chill games that are like 7/10 comfort food.

I had this same image of the series, but decided to give Ryza a try and I personally really enjoyed it. While there is certainly an amount of... um... fan service there is also a fun (and deep) crafting system, excellent character development, cool turn based combat, great equipment upgrade mechanics, and great exploration / discovery / item foraging. I hope that Yumia continues the traditions here.

Joking aside, where's a good place to jump in? Ryza is a ... series right? Does it have the same characters throughout?

 

[jshackles]

Joking aside, where's a good place to jump in? Ryza is a ... series right? Does it have the same characters throughout?

Yes Ryza is a good entry point into the series. Ryza 2 and 3 were actually the first "direct" sequels in the entire franchise. Same characters throughout.

 

[NanaMiku]

Okay so I've never played any of these games. My knowledge of the series is, at best, what I've gleaned from screenshots here and there. There's a million of these games. They keep making them, so they must be at least somewhat successful.

What am I missing out on? They just appear to cater to a... certain otaku demographic. I'm picturing the kind of person with lots of body pillows and figurines of his many waifus. That's not meant to be a dig. Just how I envision the target market. Is there something deeper than the doki doki waku waku pafu pafu cho genki bouken I'm getting from what I've seen?

I mean this sincerely. I want to learn.

Atelier from the start is made to be a "slow life" RPG. So the main focus usually you only manage your Atelier to be successful.

Joking aside, where's a good place to jump in? Ryza is a ... series right? Does it have the same characters throughout?

Atelier is usually divided into trilogy subseries.
Ryza 1-2-3 is the most recent trilogy.
The Wikipedia page is pretty clear about each series: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atelier_(video_game_series)
IIRC, Ryza is the only series with the same main character.
Each series usually has different main characters for each game.

Yumia is also a new subseries. So you can start from there too. It looks quite different from the Atelier I know though lol. Even the synthesis is quite different.

 

[Comandr]

Atelier from the start is made to be a "slow life" RPG. So the main focus usually you only manage your Atelier to be successful.


Atelier is usually divided into trilogy subseries.
Ryza 1-2-3 is the most recent trilogy.
The Wikipedia page is pretty clear about each series: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atelier_(video_game_series)
IIRC, Ryza is the only series with the same main character.
Each series usually has different main characters for each game.

Yumia is also a new subseries. So you can start from there too. It looks quite different from the Atelier I know though lol. Even the synthesis is quite different.

I've thought about waiting for Yumia. Looking at Ryza on steam, it looks like it got a recent update and people are pretty unhappy with it. Tons of negative reviews suddenly. I don't mind an easygoing game. I don't think every story needs to be about saving the world. I think if the characters are interesting and undergo their own compelling arcs then a game with a simple story can still be enjoyable.

 

[NanaMiku]

I've thought about waiting for Yumia. Looking at Ryza on steam, it looks like it got a recent update and people are pretty unhappy with it. Tons of negative reviews suddenly. I don't mind an easygoing game. I don't think every story needs to be about saving the world. I think if the characters are interesting and undergo their own compelling arcs then a game with a simple story can still be enjoyable.

Personally I quite like the Arland series, Rorona can be a bit tough because of the strict deadline

 

[ap_puff]

Atelier from the start is made to be a "slow life" RPG. So the main focus usually you only manage your Atelier to be successful.


Atelier is usually divided into trilogy subseries.
Ryza 1-2-3 is the most recent trilogy.
The Wikipedia page is pretty clear about each series: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atelier_(video_game_series)
IIRC, Ryza is the only series with the same main character.
Each series usually has different main characters for each game.

Yumia is also a new subseries. So you can start from there too. It looks quite different from the Atelier I know though lol. Even the synthesis is quite different.

Atelier Sophie and Sophie 2 have the same MC.

 

[Shake Your Rump]

The older atelier style will be missed

I was just in my closet and saw my copy of Atelier Ayesha on top of a stack of games. Such good memories of the art style and music. Ryza doesn't even come close.

When Ryza was announced, I was excited for a "reboot". Turns out that I don't enjoy it at all. The synthesis, combat, and art style just aren't as good as the prior games. I've tried to get through Ryza three times now and always quit at around the same part.

 

[adamsapple]

To the long-time Atelier freaks here, I have a question.

I know that the Ryza series is the newest one and it has finished its 3 game arc recently.

Is that a good entry point? Are these games truly standalone, or is it a situation like the Trails of/from kind of deal where it's a huge over-encompassing arc where all individual trilogies factor into a greater plot ?

 

[Shake Your Rump]

They just appear to cater to a... certain otaku demographic. I'm picturing the kind of person with lots of body pillows and figurines of his many waifus.

Maybe the people who just got into the series with Ryza due to the sexualization. None of the prior games had it to that extent. All the earlier games were tame, slice of life crafting JRPGs with some very rare innuendo in the older games. Ryza brought in the horndogs.

 

[Shake Your Rump]

Are these games truly standalone, or is it a situation like the Trails of/from kind of deal where it's a huge over-encompassing arc where all individual trilogies factor into a greater plot ?

IMHO It's now like Trails, especially with the Ryza trilogy. With prior games each having different protagonists, they could easily be standalone. They always came in threes, but weren't really trilogies like Ryza.

As I posted above, Ryza doesn't feel like an Atelier game to me. I'd always recommend any of the PS3 era games to start as they are peak Atelier. Everyone has their own suggestion, though. You could just as easily start with Sofie 2.

 

[Comandr]

Maybe the people who just got into the series with Ryza due to the sexualization. None of the prior games had it to that extent. All the earlier games were tame, slice of life crafting JRPGs with some very rare innuendo in the older games. Ryza brought in the horndogs.

Fascinating. So setting Ryza aside, what would you say is the best jumping in point? Is there a... best series outside of Ryza?

 

[Cfh123]

I am thrilled the new Atelier game is coming to Xbox as I have an Xbox series X but not a PS5.

I have a Switch but it is awfully long in the tooth.

 

[Shake Your Rump]

Fascinating. So setting Ryza aside, what would you say is the best jumping in point? Is there a... best series outside of Ryza?

All of the arcs have their fans. You will get a wide range of recommendations. I wouldn't even say there is a "jumping in point". Just choose a game from your platform of choice and play.

Anything from Rorona to Sofie 2 is perfectly fine. The only one not recommended is Lulua, since it is strongly tied to Rorona.

PS: a factor some may consider is that only Firis and earlier have English voice audio. Koei-Tecmo cheaped out and stopped paying for English audio after that.

 

[ap_puff]

Fascinating. So setting Ryza aside, what would you say is the best jumping in point? Is there a... best series outside of Ryza?

Atelier Sophie is better than Ryza mechanically, I enjoyed the crafting system much more.

 

[adamsapple]

Releasing March 21st.

 

[Draugoth]

 

[StereoVsn]

Fascinating. So setting Ryza aside, what would you say is the best jumping in point? Is there a... best series outside of Ryza?

I would recommend Escha and Logy or Sophia. The first one actually has two potential characters to choose from and I quite liked that game.

Sophie was quite well done and there is Sophie 2 of you want more of same characters.

Edit: Personally I didn’t like Ryza quite as much as some of the other games. I felt that the tone of the game hit differently. It was still alright but not quite the same vibes. Not planning to get 2&3 in the series.

 

[adamsapple]

Whelp, gamefly has shipped the 1st Ryza game, so let's see how that goes.

I understand this franchise has a long history and maybe I'll check the others out at a later time, but for now I want to start with the most accessible one.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

More gameplay footage from TGS

 

[JayK47]

So it is basically a Tales game now with bigger boobs?

 

[ap_puff]

More gameplay footage from TGS

It's looking good but I hope they clean up some of those UI elements a bit more, at a glance it feels like really lazy text boxes for the resource gathering. Also I'm realizing that JP VA are no longer my preferred way to play, the EN VA scene has caught up a lot in terms of acting talent.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Koei Tecmo has opened pre-orders for the special editions in Europe via their European store - https://shop.koeitecmoeu.com/

1) Premium Box at £66.66 includes the following:

• “Atelier Yumia” base game
• “Atelier Yumia” Artbook
• B3-Size Cloth Poster with Original Illustration
• “Atelier Yumia” Extra Tracks CD
• Exclusive Early Access Costume for Yumia: “Alchemist on her day off”

2) There is also a version of this edition that only includes everything sans the game itself for £20.83, named the Premium Box Item Bundle.

3) The other physical edition is the Special Collection Box for £137.49, and it includes the contents of the aforementioned Premium Box alongside the following:

• Handkerchief in the style of the Aladiss Research Team bandana
• A1-Size Tapestry with Original Illustration
• Decorative Acrylic Keychains (set of 6)
• Special Clear File Folders (set of 6)
• Special Sticker Sheet
• Yumia’s Precious Stuffed Animal
• Official Short Story Booklet
• Official Short Story Translation Booklet

Source - Noisy Pixel

 

[jshackles]

I can't be the only one who thought their bare butts bumping together looked like a vagina

 

[Tams]

High heels bring the feels.

Big Breasts Promote Rest

 

[Tams]

Guys I need some advices objectively, as I don't think any one of these is NSFW imo(I am pretty much insensitive to these stuff at this point) . But I'm planning to place an order in most of these Japanese stores just to get some of the wall scrolls above.

What I want to know is, are the swimsuits pictures only the NSFW ones to you? How about the one in the rain and Yumia is all wet? Or the one with the girls on the bed? I'm going to put most of these up in my house but I do have some guests and relatives coming over every now and then and don't want them to give me a weird look. Any advice is welcome thanks!

I love the top 1 illustration btw, must get for me especially when it's perfectly suitable for display in my house. What's your favorite?

Bruh, you're going to be seen as a weirdo and freak if you display any of those.

Now, I wouldn't judge you if I visited, but I still wouldn't share a controller with you.

 

[Cyberpunkd]

All of that is official art, right? Man, they sure know how to sell their games.

It only took them 20 years to learn from Persona.

 

[Arsic]

I’ve never tried this franchise. Is this a good on boarding point?

Are any recent releases on par to what we see here? This game legit looks AAA quality for a jrpg.

 

[NanaMiku]

I can't be the only one who thought their bare butts bumping together looked like a vagina

Just another way Japanese to beat the censorship

 

[Project EVE]

Where can I order the collectors edition?

Premium Box for Switch/PS5/Xbox up for preorder at NIS America:

Atelier Yumia Premium Box

A story about Yumia and her companions confronting their memories and, despite their uncertainties, forging ahead on the path they believe in.

store.nisamerica.com

I really want that bird stuffed animal, artbook, and Extra Tracks CD!