The Atelier franchise waits for no one, so if you’ve not even had the time to start Atelier Yumia yet, then you better get a move on: Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian is launching on the PS5 later this year, on 26th September.

There are a few caveats we should get out of the way before we continue this article: there is a PS4 version, but it’ll only be available in Japan. In addition, while the Resleriana sub-series has played host to gacha games in the past, this is a traditional single player RPG and not a live service mobile game.

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So, what is there to know? Well, there are two protagonists: Rias and Slade. The former looks like a VTuber, and will presumably be very popular in Japan.

Unlike Yumia, this is a turn-based title, but the loop of the game remains similar: you’ll explore, battle, and craft over the course of the game. A new shop management system has been added, however, allowing you to earn money and rebuild your town.

Returning characters Sophie, Totori, Wilbell, and Raze will appear from past instalments, and the combat system will enable you to launch team-up attacks with them.

Pre-orders are open now, and if you purchase the title within its first two weeks of release, you’ll receive an Early Purchase Bonus for free. This includes a couple of costumes for Rias and Slade, as well as two charms which boost EXP and SP accumulation respectively.

Where does this rank on your wishlist? Are you ready for more Atelier so soon after Yumia’s release? Cook up a response in the comments section below.

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