Post by djcoston on Oct 27, 2018 7:39:37 GMT -3
Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland will be released for PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam in North America and Europe in spring 2019.
The protagonist is Elmeluria Frixell, the daughter of Ateler Rorona: The Alchemist of Arland protagonist Rorona. Her voice actor is currently unannounced. She has long hair adorned with a heart symbol. Her clothes appear to be hand-me-downs from Rorona. She is a studious girl and reckless type who, studying under her master to become an alchemist like her mother, picks up a certain book.
Elmeluria’s childhood friend is Eva Armster. Her voice actor is also unannounced. She is a proper girl who works at an orphanage. While she has a quiet personality, she is a tough fighter in battle, seemingly using a bazooka or Gatling gun.
The game uses the synthesis, exploration, and battle elements of the Arland series as its base. New systems based on elements that gained popularity through the Mysterious sub-series of Atelier games will also appear. Synthesis will be both classic and new.
■ Story
Atelier Rorona: The Alchemist of Arland marked the beginning of the Arland series. And now, following the events of Atelier Totori: The Adventurer of Arland and Atelier Meruru: The Apprentice of Arland, comes an all new story. The latest title is set in a world proceeding the story of Atelier Meruru.
The title depicts how characters and locations have changed over time.
Set in a world both nostalgic and new, the curtain lifts on another
adventure for the alchemists.■ Characters
Elmerulia Fryxell (Lulua)
An impulsive, yet devoted young girl.
Rorona. That’s the name of my beloved mother.
- Occupation: Alchemist
Lulua, who wants to become an alchemist like Rorona, works hard under
a certain teacher, but does not have outstanding talent. But one day,
an opportunity arises for her.An energetic girl whose body tends to act before thinking, Lulua
looks at everything in a positive light. She seems to live with her
teacher in a place away from Rorona.Eva Armster
A dear childhood friend.
A girl who is always at Lulua’s side, watching over her like a guardian angel.
- Occupation: Nursery School Assistant
Although she has a quiet personality, Eva is of strong character. She
does not show weakness in front of others and is very dependable, but
in front of Lulua and others she trusts she reveals a side that can
easily succumb to loneliness.■ Systems
Synthesis, exploration, and battle…
The system that defines the Atelier series. While maintaining a system that fans of the Arland series will be familiar with at its core, this title also continues to evolve the system.
In addition, the title extracts the essence of the system, which has
continued to be cultivated, all the way up from the series’ roots to its
latest numbered title. A unique melding of such elements makes possible
an entirely new gaming experience.—A “book,” which also appears in the game’s logo. Abstract words
are spread across its pages. What is the identity of this mysterious
book?Exploration and synthesis have also been upgraded. Places and items familiar to Arland series players will appear in great numbers. The game uses an Atelier Totori-like discovery system. As for other Arland series systems, there are several being used as a base and deepened.
The battle system and the like introduce new systems based on the Mysterious series. Even players that have enjoyed the recent Atelier games and never played the Arland
series will be able to enjoy this game. Which characters can you take
along on your adventure? Characters that will bring joy to fans of the Arland series may appear.We hope you look forward to new information regarding this game as it becomes available!
■ Character Designer
Mel Kishida, the character designer of the Arland series, reprises his role for Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland. Starting with Lulua, Kishida has designed new characters, and even existing characters from the Arland series will be depicted for the “continuation of the story.”
■ Japanese First-Print Bonus
First-print copies of the game will include a costume for Lulua.
■ Japanese Standard and Special Editions
Standard and Digital Edition (7,800 yen)
- A copy of the game
Premium Box (10,800 yen)
- A copy of the game
- A download code for a Lulua-exclusive costume before it is released
- Lulua & The Alchemists of Arland Memorial Art Book
- Atelier Lulua Sound Archives (one disc)
- Two acrylic mini character charms
Special Collection Box (19,800 yen)
- A copy of the game
- A download code for a Lulua-exclusive costume before it is released
- Lulua & The Alchemists of Arland Memorial Art Book
- Atelier Lulua Sound Archives (one disc)
- Two acrylic mini character charms
- Crystal paperweight (including serial number certificate)
- Extra large illustration cloth poster