Atelier Series Returns to Its Roots with ‘Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg’

Returning to the series’ roots for its 25th Anniversary, Koei Tecmo Games and developer GUST Studios has confirmed that Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg, a remake of the very first game in the series, will be headed to western markets on 17 July 2023. This release is currently planned as a digital exclusive via the PlayStation Store (for PS4/PS5), Nintendo eShop (for Nintendo Switch) and Steam (for PC). The remake features new graphics and new elements which they hope will “enhance the gaming experience”. If you ever played Cross Edge on the PlayStation 3 and was wanting to know more about Marie, now you can!

In Atelier Marie Remake: Alchemist of Salburg, players are reintroduced to Marie, a struggling student at the Royal Academy of Magic whose teacher gifts her an alchemy atelier for her upcoming graduation exam. Marie’s ultimate goal is to create an item within five years that will satisfy her teacher, but to do this, she’ll need to improve her alchemy skills, gather materials, and earn money for reference books and tools, as well as hire adventurers. Where to start is up to the player, as they’ll be able to navigate the game at their own pace in this carefree adventure, with the ultimate goal to graduate from the academy.  

On the visual side, character and event stills are newly illustrated, with 2D animations of character stills being freshly implemented. 3D models of characters and stages are also being added, along with cute chibi-style characters ready to explore.

Regarding enhancements and new additions, Koei Tecmo Games shared the following:

In addition, this Atelier series origin story not only maintains the simple and highly flexible playability of the original game, the tutorial and guidance of moving around town and collecting items has been expanded and modified to help the remake become even more comfortable and easier to play. This also includes improved mini-game controls and gameplay along with balance adjustments and enhanced comfort and presentation of both syntheses and battles. 

Many new elements have also been added for fans of the original version as well as those new to the Atelier series. In Unlimited Mode, players can now take their time without the deadline of needing to graduate in five years, benefitting those who want to enjoy a relaxing atelier life without being driven by deadlines. Additional social events have also been added, enabling players to interact with the main characters, uncovering new aspects and charms that were not included in the original game. Also added is the always helpful “Professor Ingrid’s Tasks”. These tasks help act as a guide, as the question “what should I do next” can be solved immediately, a unique feature for RPGs with this high degree of freedom.

A special ‘Digital Deluxe Edition’ of Atelier Marie Remake: Alchemist of Salburg is also in the works and will be available at launch. This version will feature all of the content and DLC along with original “Atelier Marie Plus” content, an extra BGM pack, and the “Another Look” costume set.

Expect to hear more about Atelier Marie Remake: Alchemist of Salburg in the coming months.


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