Koei Tecmo has announced that Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg will launch for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam on July 13 worldwide. The game will be getting a standard edition in Japan as well as “Premium Box” and “Special Collection Box” limited editions for 10,230 yen and 19,800 yen, as well as a Digital Deluxe Edition for 8,580 yen. The Premium Box will include a copy of the game, art book, clear card set, and “1997 & 2023” soundtrack selection CD, while The Special Collection Box will include a copy of the game, Premium Box content, B2 tapestry, special data book, acrylic diorama stand, and a set of 20 clear bookmarks. The Digital Deluxe Edition will include a copy of the game, “Another Coordinate” costume set (33 costumes), “Gust Extra Background Music Pack,” and the original PlayStation title Atelier Marie Plus: The Alchemist of Salburg.
Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg is a full remake of the original PlayStation title released in 1997, and is a slow-life RPG that follows the hopeless student Marie as she struggles with alchemy, adventure, and completing requests as she aims to graduate within five years.
The remake will include the following new elements:
Unlimited Mode – Play without the five-year graduation deadline.
Additional Events – Discover new sides and charms to each character through additional events between characters.
Professor Ingrid’s Assignments – Assignments that serve as a guidepost for clearing the game, allowing you to quickly determine the answer to question “What should I do next?” common when playing high freedom RPGs.
The game’s voice cast is as follows:Marlone (Marie) (voiced by Haruna Ikezawa)
Schia Donnerstag (voiced by Tsumugi Oosawa)
Enderk Yard (voiced by Juurouta Kosugi)
Ingrid (voiced by Tsumugi Oosawa)
Fairy (voiced by Tsumugi Oosawa)
A description from Koei Tecmo is as follows
I’m done saving the world!
A carefree, cozy RPG adventure…
At the Royal Academy of Magic (the Academy for short), Marie is failing in her attempts to study alchemy. One day, she is given an atelier by her professor as part of a special graduation exam. In order to graduate, Marie must complete an item that will impress her professor.
But first, Marie must strive to improve her alchemy skills, collect ingredients, and earn money to hire adventurers and buy recipes and utensils… Add all of that to the synthesis, battles, and quests she must undertake, and it’s clear that she has a lot to do before she’s ready for her exam!
It’s up to you to choose where to begin! Work hard to graduate from the Academy, but be sure to enjoy yourself along the way.
Key Features
Updated Graphics: Marie and Friends Brought to Life with the Latest Technology – Character designs and event illustrations have been revamped, and 2D animations have also been introduced in the remake. In addition, there are now 3D models of characters and stages, so players can enjoy seeing cute mini characters while they move around the map and explore.
Atelier Series Origin, Adapted to Modern Times and Made More Playable – While maintaining the simplicity and flexibility of the original version, the tutorial and navigation of the game’s features have been expanded and improved. The methods of moving around the city and collecting items in the field have also been modified to meet modern-day demands, ensuring that the remake is even more comfortable and easier to play.
New Elements Added to Further Enhance the Game Experience – Fans of the original version of the game, along with newcomers to the Atelier series, will be delighted by the variety of new elements that have been added to the remake. With the new Unlimited Mode, which allows you to play at a more relaxed pace, and the addition of new events that enable interactions with new characters, you can further enjoy the world of Atelier Marie.
See some trailers below