During last week’s Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, we got our first glimpse of Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land. Anything explained was vague: it’s an alchemy RPG and a woman dealing with her past and it’s expected to launch in early 2025. Today, publisher Koei Tecmo and developer Gust released a full trailer for Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land alongside a good amount of information about its story, gameplay mechanics, and visuals. There’s even been a release date set!
Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land follows Yumia Liessfeldt and her companions through a world where alchemy is believed to be evil. They are seeking the truth behind the fall of the Aladissian Empire and the memories of its lost history; it was an era that thrived thanks to alchemy. Journey across a ruined continent so Yumia can unravel the mysteries of the cataclysm that destroyed the Empire.
The game’s entire theme revolves around memory. Yumia is a young alchemist whose mother died in an accident when Yumia was a child. Her mother hid her identity as an alchemist, so while Yumia is uncovering the forbidden art of alchemy she will also be seeking her mother’s true intentions. While travelling, Yumia will join the Aladiss Research Team where she meets brother and sister Vikto von Duerer and Isla von Duerer. The Team is joined by other colourful characters, including a mysterious woman, a timid demi-human, and a former adventurer with spectacular experiences.
The first trailer
All civilization is gone on the continent where the Empire once stood. You will have many actions and items to help explore the open world that is comprised of different biomes to gather materials for synthesis and crafting useable items. The Simple Synthesis feature means you can craft items without having to return to your home base, but if you do you can decorate using the new Building feature.
The first look at gameplay mechanics
Koei Tecmo and Gust have teamed up with artist Benitama to create the key visual and character designs. He has worked on various fantasy games, specializing in illustration and character design. Benitama tries to balance depth with cuteness, and his artwork references paintings and reliefs. As Koei Tecmo describes, “His design, characterized by a monochrome based style, give[s] a cool impression while bringing out the charm of the Atelier series.”
Developed by Gust and published by Koei Tecmo, Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land will be released for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series, and Xbox One on March 21, 2025.
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Is that turn based or real time? Do you know?
Based purely on the combat that we see in the trailer it does look like it’s exactly the same as the Ryza series – so essentially action or “fast turn-based” combat.
You’re right. Ugh, I hate that.