Koei Tecmo has announced the end-of-service for Atelier Resleriana: Forgotten Alchemy and the Polar Night Liberator, just one year after its global launch. All services will conclude on March 28th, with in-app purchases ending earlier on January 27th. Several in-game events are planned before the shutdown, allowing players to enjoy the remaining time.

This decision follows the developers' admission that they couldn't maintain their intended quality standards. Despite ongoing improvements and events, they determined that continued operation wasn't feasible. Players can still spend their existing Lodestar Gems, but purchasing more is no longer possible.

For many players, this news isn't entirely unexpected. The highly competitive gacha market presents significant challenges for new titles, and Atelier Resleriana, while possessing promising elements, faced several hurdles. Criticism focused on gacha and banner rates, hindering player progression. The alchemy system, a cornerstone of the Atelier series, failed to deliver the expected creative depth. While the gameplay was functional, it lacked the engagement needed to compete effectively within the genre.

Looking back, the game's struggles might have been predictable. While community requests for an offline version have flooded Twitter and Reddit, the likelihood of this happening is slim. For those who enjoyed Atelier Resleriana's turn-based RPG elements, now is the time to savor the final months.

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