Koei Tecmo has officially confirmed the release date for the remake of Atelier Marie: The Alchemist of Salburg to be July 13. Koei Tecmo and Gust revealed the remake of the first game in the long-running alchemy RPG franchise earlier this month during the Japanese broadcast of February's Nintendo Direct. The remake will feature updated graphics and illustrations along with a variety of new features for the RPG originally released in 1997. Now, fans have a better idea of when they can dive into the franchise's origins.
While the series has been largely niche throughout most of its life, Atelier has seen success across multiple games in recent years. The ongoing Atelier Ryza trilogy has produced the best-selling games in the franchise's 25-year-long history. Ryza's success has also seen the developer revisiting some of the franchise's older titles with Atelier Sophie DX launching in 2021 as a remaster of the 2015 RPG, followed by Atelier Sophie 2 in 2022. Now, Atelier will return to the franchise's introductory game this summer.
Koei Tecmo officially announced the release date for Atelier Marie: The Alchemist of Salburg Remake Monday morning with a new Japanese trailer. Atelier Marie's newest trailer revealed the game is scheduled to release on July 13th for PC, PlayStation consoles, and Switch. The video shows off updated graphics and art featured within the Atelier Marie remake, introducing players to the lively town of Salburg and many of the characters players will meet throughout the game. The conclusion of the trailer also introduces some of the Japanese pre-order bonuses, including a soundtrack CD and art book.
Atelier Marie: The Alchemist of Salburg Remake is set to add plenty of features to the 1997 RPG with new experiences for both longtime fans and newcomers. The trailer showcased the game's revamped gathering mechanics, functioning similarly to recent Atelier games like Atelier Ryza. The remake will also come with the addition of an "Unlimited" mode, promising a more laid-back playstyle alongside the introduction of new events and character interactions. Atelier Marie Remake was confirmed to feature an expanded tutorial for players who are new to the Atelier franchise.
Atelier Marie: The Alchemist of Salburg Remake comes as part of a 25th anniversary celebration that has already seen multiple games release. Last year saw the launch of the previously mentioned Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream, coming nearly seven years after the original game. Atelier will also conclude the Ryza chapter of the franchise next month with Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End and the Secret Key. The upcoming Atelier Marie remake will bring fans back to the earliest days of the long-running franchise.
Atelier Marie: The Alchemist of Salburg Remake will release on July 13th for PC, PS4, PS5, and Switch.