The TGS 2022 Koei Tecmo stream brought with it a dose of Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End and the Secret Key gameplay and new details. However Ryza 3 was first announced in previous streams, Koei Tecmo’s event had a few more details to share, especially regarding some bonuses players can expect when they purchase the game next year.
The stream featured a previously posted 7-minute game piece and system explanations. You can check it out at this link, but a new trailer featured Bos Brunnen, who is new to Atelier fans but an old friend of Ryza.
Atelier Ryza 3 has the largest playable cast in the trilogy, consisting of eleven selectable companions for Ryza herself. The cast is made up of friends from previous games, in addition to key characters with a role to play in Ryza’s final adventure. This adventure takes place in one of the largest game worlds in the world. Atelier series. Multiple maps are linked together to form large regions with distinct means of traversal. The battle system in Atelier Ryza 3 will also involve the “keys” as a major element. Ryza can get them from landmarks, battles, and other activities. They can be used as items for everything from battle to exploration to alchemy itself. The gameplay demo showed characters using keys to gain new powers, and even firing them like projectiles at enemies.
Atelier Ryza 3 will also come with various bonuses for buyers. Pre-orders receive the “Summer Look” costume pack, showing the characters in scantily dressed looks to adapt to the warm weather.
The game also supports save import from Atelier Ryza 1 et 2, unlock costumes and other perks. Players with save data from Sophia 2 workshop will also unlock a costume to have Ryza cosplay as Sophie.
Finally, a physical version of the Premium Box will include an art book, acrylic charm, transparencies and a B2 size fabric poster, as well as a code for early access to the “Marine Look of Kurken Shore” costume. “.
Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End and the Secret Key will launch on PS4, PS5, PC and Nintendo Switch on February 23, 2023.
