Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land Unveiled

The highly anticipated alchemy-themed role-playing game Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land, the next game in the Atelier series, was revealed during the Nintendo Direct webcast by developer Gust and publisher KOEI TECMO. It will feature Yumia, an alchemist, who sets out on a quest to recover long-lost knowledge as she traverses a devastated continent. The game will first be released on PlayStation, Steam, and PC. While the Atelier series wasn't excited enough about this reveal, for the first time in the history of this series, the game will also be published on Xbox Series X|S.

The adventure takes place in The Aradis Empire, a land that has seen the end of civilization. There was a once-prosperous nation on a specific continent that, with the help of alchemy, had advanced to a level where no other nation could compete. But its extinction was caused by an unexpected and mysterious calamity. So, The Aradis Empire is a state, hundreds of years from now, when alchemy is vilified and prohibited, a "dangerous art that brings about destruction."

The empire has transformed into an enigmatic wasteland that rejects any and all visitors, yet one alchemist ventures there nevertheless. Yumia Riesfeld is her name. Yumia discovered three years ago, following her mother's death in an accident, that she belonged to an alchemical family. She was filled with confusion and questions about her family's past. 

You take control of Yumia and, firmly believing that the continent harbors the whole truth, embark on a quest to unearth Yumia's long-lost history. The gameplay is centered around exploration and alchemy. With a wide array of items at her disposal, you can go out on foot into the boundless, uncharted territories that lie before you. Find what you need by exploring the field and collecting ingredients for synthesis. You may utilize the things you make in exploration and fights, and they can even be keys to unlocking more narrative content.

Additionally, the game features a 'simplified synthesis' system that allows you to create items and bases in the field. You can craft on-field objects and personalize your base to your heart's content. You can use simple synthesis to make exploration equipment or items that boost your synthesis or fighting stats.

You can tell from the trailer that Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land looks gorgeous. Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land's loving appeal is portrayed via minimalist, eye-catching graphics. Benitama, overseeing the project, is responsible for creating the character designs. So far, six characters have been revealed by KOEI TECMO AMERICA, and the characters in Atelier Yumia are:

Yumia Riesfeld
Victor von Durer
Ira von Dürer
Nina Friede
Rainya
Rutger Arendt

Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist and the Land of Phantasmagoria will launch on Friday, March 21, 2025, on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.