Koei Tecmo Games revealed more details of Atelier Yumia: the memories alchemist and the land of creation during the Taipei Game Show 2025 , held January 23-26 in Taiwan. The RPG , which will be released on March 21, 2025 for multiple platforms, presented a demonstration version that highlighted its expansive, innovative combat mechanics and an enhanced alchemy system.
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Exploration without limits and resource management in atelier on yumia
Atelier Yumia 's biggest news is freedom of exploitation. Unlike its predecessor, Atelier Ryza 3 , the new game adopts a fully open map without the old connections by narrow runners. Thus, the player can move in any direction, climb walls and even skip high heights. However, this feature requires planning: the energy consumed in the heels must be managed carefully as it is exhausted can result in damage to the character.
Another strategic element is areas with high concentration of mana. In these places, energy runs out faster, requiring intelligent use of available resources. With these additions, exploration gains an extra level of depth and planning.
Dynamic Combat and Range Alternation
Battles happen without transitions, keeping the fluid rhythm of exploration. In addition, real -time combat system introduces two distinct attacks of attack:
- In-Range (close range): Focused on direct blows and melee combat.
- Oct-range (distant range): Allows long-range strategic attacks.
The alternation between these modes is critical to optimizing characters' skills. Victor, for example, accumulates a special feature named Piles by fighting in In-Range mode and can use it in the Out-Range for consecutive attacks without expecting recharge.
The gameplay encourages constant movement, blockages and dodge, which accelerates the recharge of skills. Despite the complexity, the system is accessible even for players who prefer a more strategic and less rapid -based pace.
Alchemy and advanced personalization of Atelier Yumia
Alchemy mechanics, the central element of the Atelier , features an innovative system. Thus, the synthesis of items occurs through atlas colors , special nuclei where the materials are inserted. The process involves three steps:
- Choose a recipe.
- Activation of an atlas core with specific materials.
- Filling atlas slots , creating resonance areas that increase the attributes of the final item.
The higher the resonance area, the more powerful the item produced. The intuitive system at first becomes more complex as the player progresses, offering a high level of personalization.
Base construction for customization
Another aspect explored in the demo was the base construction. Players can build buildings, decorate space and create a refuge for Yumia and their allies. The test version has allowed to try only basic elements, but the final version will feature detailed personalization options, including various walls, roofs and furniture.
Expectation for the launch
The demo version of Atelier Yumia demonstrated a promising RPG, with a more immersive open world, dynamic combat and a strategic alchemy system. The game still needs to reveal more about its narrative and characters, but it is already a significant evolution within the series.
With launch scheduled for March 21, 2025, Atelier Yumia will be available for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X | S, Xbox One and PC via Steam.
