Koei Tecmo has announced that the mobile and PC game, Atelier Resleriana: Forgotten Alchemy and the Polar Night Liberator, will shut down its servers on March 28, 2025, just a year after its launch in January 2024. This title, which was presented as a main adaptation of the Atelier series, has generated a bittersweet reception among fans, despite receiving acceptable ratings on mobile platforms like Google Play (4.2) and the App Store (4.6).
However, the game has been subject to criticism in its PC version, where it received a disappointing score of 55% on Steam, suggesting a widespread lack of interest among veterans of the saga. Many fans have expressed their dissatisfaction with the simplified gameplay and a monetization system that, according to them, failed to capture the essence of previous games, leading to this premature closure.
With the suspension of in-game purchases scheduled for January 27, players will have a limited time to use their gems before the game is bid farewell from the digital landscape. Koei Tecmo, in their announcement, thanked players for their support and confirmed that there will be special events until the closure, allowing the community to enjoy a proper farewell.
The game as a service dies, but its premium games flourish
Despite this closure, the Atelier series does not stop. Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist and the White Guardian is expected to be released in 2025 on platforms such as PS5, PS4, Switch, and Steam. This news suggests that, although one project in the series did not achieve the expected success, the developers continue to explore new narratives and mechanics within the Atelier universe.
