[Guide] Every Atelier Games on the Nintendo Switch

“Hehehe! With this power, I’ll be able to destroy more than just a door!”

It’s never too late to get into an RPG series you’ve never played before and with a wide range of titles available right now on the Nintendo Switch, you can’t go wrong with the diverse Atelier series:

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Atelier Lydie & Suelle ~The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings~

Release Date: December 21, 2017 (JP) / March 27, 2018 (NA) / March 30, 2018 (EU)

Players: 1 player

Genre: Role-Playing

Game File Size: 9.9 GB

Lydie and Suelle are twin sisters, who are also alchemists, living in Merveille, the capital of Kingdom of Adalet, and they aim to make their atelier the best atelier in the kingdom. One day, they find a Mysterious Painting with a strange and wonderful world inside of it, full of rare materials for their alchemy. This discovery is sure to become the very key to realizing their dream. A new Mysterious story to mark the 20th anniversary of the Atelier series! Delve into the fantastic worlds of Mysterious Paintings together with Lydie and Suelle!

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Atelier Rorona ~The Alchemist of Arland~ DX

Release Date: September 20, 2018 (JP) / December 04, 2018 (EU & NA)

Players: 1 player

Genre: Role-Playing

Game File Size: 8.5 GB

First release in the Arland series. The main character Rorona must save her Atelier from being closed by the Kingdom. Using Synthesis, Exploration, and Battle, gain recognition for the Atelier and save it from being closed. See a variety of endings by obtaining a certain level of recognition in a set time period and by fulfilling certain conditions.

・Save the Atelier by fulfilling requests made by the Kingdom – Rorona’s goal is to “gain recognition from the Kingdom to save her Atelier.” By clearing the quarterly requests sent to her by the Kingdom for 3 years, Rorona can gain recognition. Earn great recognition by using Synthesis, Exploration, and Battle!

Earn a certain level of recognition in a set period of time from the Kingdom and fulfill certain conditions to see a number of different endings. In addition to Kingdom recognition, popularity in town from fulfilling the requests of the townsfolk also plays an important role in determining the ending that you eventually end up with.

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Atelier Totori ~The Adventurer of Arland~ DX

Release Date: September 20, 2018 (JP) / December 04, 2018 (EU & NA)

Players: 1 player

Genre: Role-Playing

Game File Size: 7.5 GB

The second release in the Arland series. In a search for her missing mother, Totori tours the world of Arland as an adventurer accompanied by her friends. Use Synthesis, Explore, and Battle to fulfil requests, raise her rank as an adventurer and venture into brand new lands.

・Roam Arland in the footsteps of your mother! – In a search for her missing mother, Totori becomes an adventurer. To go to new worlds, Totori must accumulate adventurer points and continue to raise her rank as an adventurer. Earn points through a variety of ways including battle, exploration, and fulfilling Quests. Use those points to gain higher ranks, and continue your adventure in new worlds.

・Adventure in new lands and advance to the heart of the story! – By making your way into new areas, you gradually find clues as to the whereabouts of Totori’s mother. Another important element is forming firm bonds with your friends you adventure with.

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Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX

Release Date: September 20, 2018 (JP) / December 04, 2018 (EU & NA)

Players: 1 player

Genre: Role-Playing

Game File Size: 8.1 GB

Third release in the Arland series. Princess of the small frontier country of Arls, Meruru plans to use alchemy to stimulate the growth of her small country. Use Synthesis, Explore, and Battle to increase the population within the time limit and boost the advancement of the kingdom.

・Bring greater development to your kingdom through Alchemy – The main character Meruru is a princess of a small country. Our goal is to further develop that kingdom and bring greater prosperity to it. Alchemy and exploration, battle and encounters are key elements in the growth of your kingdom.

・Accumulate development points and work to the further growth of your kingdom – Development points are important for the growth of the kingdom and for building new facilities. They are obtained from listening to the requests of the people and working to fulfill them. Depending on Meruru, the kingdom and achieve growth in a number of different ways.

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Atelier Arland series Deluxe Pack

Release Date: September 20, 2018 (JP) / December 04, 2018 (EU & NA)

Players: 1 player

Genre: Role-Playing

Game File Size: 8.5 GB

Wholly Arland! The 3 parts of the Arland Series released in one deluxe edition!
Compiled with much of the DLC that’s been released until now!

･Atelier Rorona ~The Alchemist of Arland~ DX – First release in the Arland series. The main character Rorona must save her Atelier from being closed by the Kingdom. Using Synthesis, Exploration, and Battle, gain recognition for the Atelier and save it from being closed. See a variety of endings by obtaining a certain level of recognition in a set time period and by fulfilling certain conditions.

･Atelier Totori ~The Adventurer of Arland~ DX – The second release in the Arland series. In a search for her missing mother, Totori tours the world of Arland as an adventurer accompanied by her friends. Use Synthesis, Explore, and Battle to fulfil requests, raise her rank as an adventurer and venture into brand new lands.

･Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX – Third release in the Arland series. Princess of the small frontier country of Arls, Meruru plans to use alchemy to stimulate the growth of her small country. Use Synthesis, Explore, and Battle to increase the population within the time limit and boost the advancement of the kingdom.

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Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists ~Ateliers of the New World~

Release Date: January 31, 2019 (JP) / March 26, 2019 (NA) / March 29, 2019 (EU)

Players: No information given

Genre: Role-Playing, Simulation

Game File Size: 13.9 GB

Atelier 20th Anniversary Title
An Atelier town built together with legendary alchemists.

This title aims to combine the “slice-of-life” atmosphere of living in a town and collaborating with various characters and the exaltation that comes from successfully governing a town and expanding your world.

This title is designed to represent a new milestone in the evolution of the “Atelier” series, marking their 20th anniversary, and its theme is: Town-management Simulation x RPG.

We aim to provide our fans with an entirely new “Atelier” experience, while also inviting back many popular characters of past titles.

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Atelier Lulua ~The Scion of Arland~

Release Date: March 20, 2019 (JP) / May 21, 2019 (NA) / May 24, 2019 (EU)

Players: 1 player

Genre: Role-Playing

Game File Size: 5.1 GB

Once again, the hands of the clock have begun to move…

And the future of “this world” rests on the shoulders of a single girl.

The long awaited 4th installment of the popular “Arland” series that had begun with the “Atelier Rorona”!

In this new story, players will revisit the nostalgic world of Arland and embark on exciting journey of alchemy together with Rorona’s daughter, Lulua.

The dream of this young girl living in the small town on the border of the Arland Republic is to overcome her legendary mother in the mastery of alchemy.

Unravel the future that awaits her beyond the mystery of this “ancient manuscript” and join Lulua and her companions on a new adventure through Arland!

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Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout

Release Date: September 26, 2019 (JP) / October 29, 2019 (NA) / November 01, 2019 (EU)

Players: 1 player

Genre: Role-Playing

Game File Size: 5.1 GB

The concept of this title, the latest in the series to depict a new “Atelier” world, is “True-to-life youths that develop together, even if just a little bit”.
It is the story of a girl and her friends who are about to become adults, discovering what is most important to them.
To depict the story of the main characters discovering things they’ve never seen before, we’ve created fields with natural shadows that allow you to feel the breath of the world. Graphics have been further enhanced, allowing for a world of daily-life and adventure to be depicted in a new way.

Main points:

Advanced “Synthesis” system & “Location Points” – The “Synthesis” system in which players combine materials to create items has been revamped. Now, in addition to being able to understand the effects of synthesis visually, the system allows you to enjoy the experience of developing recipes more than ever before. Also, we’ve included “Location Points” that players can create through synthesis!

Use different items to gather new materials! – When “Gathering” the necessary materials for synthesis, the items you receive change depending on the tools you use to gather them, so it will be easier to obtain the items you want.

Intense battles – With a combination of turn-based command battle and real time elements, enjoy intense battles where the choices you make determine the outcome! It is a system that will allow you to sense the feeling of strengthening bonds with your friends more than ever.

Story: The main character is Ryza, an ordinary girl. Tired of boring village life, she escapes the village to gather with her good friends in a secret location to talk of their dreams and plan thrilling adventures.
One day, the determined Ryza and company decide to head for the forbidden “island across the shore” as their first exploration trip.
Together with the alchemist and other friends they meet there, they have a “summer adventure” that they will never forget.

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Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk DX

Release Date: December 25, 2019 (JP) / January 14, 2020 (EU & NA)

Players: 1 player

Genre: Role-Playing

Game File Size: 4.7 GB

The promise begins.

The Dusk series, a trilogy of RPG titles from Gust’s popular Atelier series, tells the story of a world on the verge ruin, told from the perspective of its unique characters.
The 1st title in the series “Atelier Ayesha” is now available as a deluxe version.

– Quickly explore fields with the newly added “Run” feature!
– The tempo of battles is improved with the newly added “Fast-forward Battle” feature!
– Elements added to the Plus version and numerous past DLC are included!

A Dusk era has fallen upon this world many times, yet people have managed to survive and reclaim a meager livelihood thus far.
Here, in a remote atelier, there was a lone girl making her living by making medicine. Her name is Ayesha.

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Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky DX

Release Date: December 25, 2019 (JP) / January 14, 2020 (EU & NA)

Players: 1 player

Genre: Role-Playing

Game File Size: 5.7 GB

The promise is entrusted to two alchemists.

The Dusk series, a trilogy of RPG titles from Gust’s popular Atelier series, tells the story of a world on the verge ruin, told from the perspective of its unique characters.
The 2nd title in the series “”Atelier Escha & Logy”” is now available as a deluxe version.

– Elements added to the Plus version and numerous past DLC are included!

This world has seen its fair share of Twilights, and is slowly nearing its end.
Within this world, in the western reaches of the Land of Dusk, there exists a nation that has prospered through its use of alchemy.
In order to survive the inevitable arrival of the Dusk End, the people in that nation devote their every effort to rediscovering the lost alchemic technologies of the past.

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Atelier Shallie: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea DX

Release Date: December 25, 2019 (JP) / January 14, 2020 (EU & NA)

Players: 1 player

Genre: Role-Playing

Game File Size: 6.0 GB

A story of two girls fulfilling their wishes.

The Dusk series, a trilogy of RPG titles from Gust’s popular Atelier series, tells the story of a world on the verge ruin, told from the perspective of its unique characters.
The 3rd title in the series “Atelier Shallie” is now available as a deluxe version.

– Elements added to the Plus version and numerous past DLC are included!

Water sources go dry.
Plants wither and die.
All creatures thirst and starve.
The blue oceans turn to sand, and the life of the sea no longer has a place to call home.
Yet still, the sun continues to shine, mercilessly drying up what little water remains in the earth.
Slowly, but surely, everything fades away to nothing in this Dusk World.

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Atelier Dusk Trilogy Deluxe Pack

Release Date: December 25, 2019 (JP) / January 14, 2020 (EU & NA)

Players: 1 player

Genre: Role-Playing

Game File Size: 4.7 GB

“Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk DX”
“Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky DX”
“Atelier Shallie: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea DX”

DX versions of these titles from the Dusk series are now available as a specially priced 3-game set!

A trilogy of alchemy themed titles from the “Atelier” series, characteristic for its gradually dilapidating Dusk world and the fascinating characters that inhabit it.
With character designs by Hidari, the Dusk world is richly depicted.

– Quickly explore fields with the newly added “Run” feature!
– The tempo of battles is improved with the newly added “Fast-forward Battle” feature!
– Elements added to the Plus version and numerous past DLC are included!

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Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy

Release Date: January 26, 2022 (NA) / January 29, 2022 (EU)

Players: 1 player

Genre: Role-Playing

Game File Size: 6.8 GB

This story takes place three years after the events of the previous game “Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout,” and depicts the reunion of Ryza and her friends, who go through new encounters and goodbyes to discover a true priceless treasure.

Three years have passed since Ryza’s secret grand adventure on Kurken Island. Ryza, the only member of her group to remain on the island, receives a letter from her friend telling her about ruins that may be related to alchemy, along with a mysterious request involving a glowing stone. This inspires her to leave the island and venture out to the royal capital, Ashra-am Baird. However, Ryza is unaware that this will lead to the beginning of an imaginative new adventure involving a pursuit of the mysteries of the ruins surrounding the royal capital and a meeting with a strange creature that will change her life.

Exploring with new field actions! – Ryza can now perform many new actions in the field, including diving underwater, using plants to climb walls, moving through narrow gaps, and using magic ropes to travel between separated areas. These and other abilities allow Ryza to explore various areas and ruins more fully and actively.

More action-filled real-time battles! – Take on your enemies using an improved “real-time tactics” battle system, which is now faster and more thrilling than ever. Speedily switch between characters, choose varied skills, and utilize items in just the right moments for best results.

Straightforward and easy-to-use synthesis! – Utilize several new synthesis systems, including the new intuitive “Linkage Synthesis” system where items are placed in cells called “Material Loops”, that are designed to allow both new players to easily learn synthesis, and experienced players to create unique customized items. Created items can also be mixed and matched with “Evolution Link” to create entirely new items.

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Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX

Release Date: April 22, 2022 (EU & NA)

Players: 1 player

Genre: Role-Playing

Game File Size: 5.9 GB

The Mysterious series combines heart-warming everyday elements with extraordinary experiences in a world full of wonders.
The 1st instalment, “Atelier Sophie”, is back in DX form!

As a fledgling alchemist, Sophie works with Plachta on various alchemic recipes in order to hone her skills. As they learns new recipes, explore the fields, collect materials, and synthesize new items, the power of alchemy and Plachta’s memories begin to come to life.

Features:

New episodes of Sophie’s growth and a new costume that will help her follow in her grandmother’s steps!

Three new cauldrons to assist in your adventures!

Sprinting option to make getting around a lot easier!

‘Fast Forward’ feature for fast-paced battles!

Lots of previously released DLC!

Photo mode to enjoy capturing beautiful images!

The Story: ~A Journey to Restore Memories of Alchemy~ – A chance encounter between a young alchemist Sophie and a sentient book Plachta takes them on an adventure to recover Plachta’s memories and gain alchemic knowledge.

The “Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX Digital Art Book” is included as a purchase bonus.

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Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey DX

Release Date: April 22, 2022 (EU & NA)

Players: 1 player

Genre: Role-Playing

Game File Size: 7.6 GB

The Mysterious series combines heart-warming everyday elements with extraordinary experiences in a world full of wonders.
The 2nd instalment, “Atelier Firis”, is back in DX form!

Together with Sophie and Plachta, the two alchemists who she meets by chance, Firis ventures to the outside world and learns alchemy from Sophie. In order to take the official certification exam in a year, she must practice her alchemy skills, complete tasks, and search for “licensed alchemists” in the towns and villages she visits to collect recommendation letters.

Features:

Four new vehicles/exploration tools to increase efficiency & speed!

A quest to defeat 7 new monsters and fight a powered-up version of Palmyra!

‘Fast Forward’ feature for fast-paced battles!

Lots of previously released DLC!

Photo mode to enjoy capturing beautiful images!

The Story: ~Infinite Mysterious Journeys~ – Firis has a modest dream of traveling freely in the outside world. After she encounters alchemy and is able to leave the town for the first time, she is taken on a magical journey that has no limits.

The “Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey Digital Art Book” is included as a purchase bonus.

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Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings DX

Release Date: April 22, 2022 (EU & NA)

Players: 1 player

Genre: Role-Playing

Game File Size: 9.2 GB

The Mysterious series combines heart-warming everyday elements with extraordinary experiences in a world full of wonders.
The 3rd instalment, “Atelier Lydie & Suelle”, is back in DX form!

Hone your alchemy skills by exploring the mysterious worlds inside paintings and collecting ingredients through exploring and defeating monsters. Aim to become the best atelier in the kingdom by completing many requests and tasks and raising your atelier rank.

Features:

A new painting based on the world of “Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists: Ateliers of the New World”, featuring new story episodes and a new boss enemy!

New “Nelke’s world” painting fragments scattered around various painting worlds.

‘Fast Forward’ feature for fast-paced battles!

Lots of previously released DLC!

Photo mode to enjoy capturing beautiful images!

The Story: ~ Our Dreams Await on the Other Side of that Painting ~ – Twin sisters Lydie and Suelle are two novice alchemists. One day, after discovering a mysterious painting, they get closer to turning their dream of running the best atelier in the kingdom into reality.

Note: The “Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings DX Digital Art Book” is included as a purchase bonus.

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Atelier Mysterious Trilogy Deluxe Pack

Release Date: April 22, 2022 (EU & NA)

Players: 1 player

Genre: Role-Playing

Game File Size: 22.7 GB

A discounted set featuring all three Mysterious series DX titles:

“Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX” Main Game

“Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey DX” Main Game

“Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings DX” Main Game

The “Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX Digital Art Book”, “Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey DX Digital Art Book”, and “Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings DX Digital Art Book” are included as a purchase bonus.

Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream

Release Date: February 25, 2022 (EU & NA)

Players: 1 player

Genre: Role-Playing

Game File Size: 6.3 GB

This is a story about one of the adventures Sophie the Alchemist had after she left her hometown of Kirchen Bell. It is centered around Sophie’s quest of searching for Plachta after they are separated in a dream world of Erde Wiege, and the new friends they meet there.

Evolved Seamless Turn-Based Battles – This game incorporates new multi-link turn battles that feature six party members divided in two teams and begin seamlessly when players encounter enemies while exploring. The combat experience is enriched by a multitude of special effects and actions, including special Dual Trigger skills that involve two of the team members attacking in unison.

Two Types of the Panel-Based Synthesis – This game features an accessible puzzle-like synthesis system where you place ingredients on a panel to create new items. Players can choose to use either the Standard Panel or the Restricted Panel, which will increase both the difficulty level and the rewards.

Manipulate the Weather to Open New Paths – While each region of Erde Wiege has fixed weather, you will be able to change this with the help of special tools. Changing the weather will allow you to not only change the scenery when visiting the same area but also gain access to new, previously inaccessible places. Perhaps the weather will affect even the materials you can collect?

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Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key

Release Date: March 24, 2023 (EU & NA)

Players: 1 player

Genre: Adventure, Role-Playing

Game File Size: N/A

Ryza and her friends are living their lives on Kurken Island when news of a sudden appearance of a mysterious group of islands in nearby waters arrives. To find a way to save her island, Ryza and her friends will set off on final adventure surrounding the “roots of alchemy.”

The stage for this adventure is a vast open field! – The field is made up of multiple maps that are connected seamlessly. Enjoy this adventure in a vast and ‘living’ field that is one of the largest in the Atelier series.

You can do many things with the key! – Obtain various types of keys which can be used in different instances of exploration, synthesis, and battle. Each key has a different effect, so use it to enjoy the adventure conveniently!

A total of 11 party members! – Reunite with characters from previous games, and meet new characters who will be key to the story. Mix and match your favorite members and enjoy the adventure!

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Upcoming New Adventures:

Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg

Release Date: July 13, 2023

Players: N/A

Genre: N/A

Game File Size: N/A

The main character, Marie, she is a subpar student at the Royal Academy of Magic (commonly known as the academy). One day, her teacher gives her an alchemy atelier for her graduation exam. Her graduation exam that will take place five years later will require her to create an item that will satisfy her teacher.

In order to do this, she’ll need to improve her alchemy skills, gather materials for synthesis, and earn money for reference books and tools, as well as hire adventurers. There’s a lot to do with synthesis, battles and requests! Where to start is up to the player! Players can find their own way to enjoy the game as they aim to graduate from the academy.