Koei Temco revealed its next Atelier game at this year’s Tokyo Game Show. Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream announced for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and PC (Steam). The game takes places after the events of 2016’s Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book. The game will utilize the animation and graphics for 2021’s Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends and the Secret Fairy. The game set to release in the west on February 25, 2022.
Synopsis for Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream
Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream continues the story of Sophie and Plachta’s many adventures. After leaving Sophie’s hometown of Kirchen Bell, the pair discovers a huge tree identical to one that Plachta had seen in a dream, and as they get closer, a mysterious vortex pulls them inside. Sophie awakens alone in a curious new world called Erde Wiege, and it’s not long before she hears about an alchemist named Plachta that lives on the outskirts of town. Shockingly, when Sophie arrives at the atelier, she meets a young alchemy enthusiast named Plachta, and even though the alchemist shares the same name as her friend, she doesn’t recognize Sophie. What other surprises await Sophie on this journey? As the adventure continues, Sophie meets aspiring alchemist, Ramizel Erlenmeyer, who willingly agrees to help her in her time of need.
On her journey to find her missing friend, Sophie will have to fight the many monsters that inhabit the lands of Erde Wiege. As soon as players encounter an enemy in the field, the battle begins instantly without any load times or separate screens – a series first – allowing battles to flow seamlessly. In addition, battle parties now consist of six members, with three in the front and three in the back, to form two teams that co-operate in multi-linked turn-based battles. This new battle system opens up a wide range of exciting combat strategies that players can utilise to take out their foes.
Those who’ve played the previous Atelier series can expect bonus costumes for Sophie. The following costumes available from saved data from the PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, or Steam versions of the following titles:
- Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX
- Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey DX
- Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings DX
- Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy
Unfortunately for PlayStation 5 players, the PlayStation 5 version of Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy is ineligible for the save data bonus. Reasons why was not shared and we’ve reached out to Koei Tecmo for clarification.
Additionally, available for two weeks after its launch, players can download Ryza’s outfit from Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout.
Additionally, the NIS team is handling the game’s limited edition and available now for pre-order for both the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4. Retailing at $119.99 USD, players gain the following items in the set:
- North American Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream game
- Japanese Import Atelier Sophie 2 Art Book
- Japanese Import Atelier Sophie 2 Extra BGM
- Japanese Import Original Art B3 Fabric Poster
- Japanese Import Sophie’s Whale Necklace Keychain
- North American Pre-Release “My New Look” Costume Download Code
- North American Collector’s box
Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream announced for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and PC (Steam). The game scheduled to release on February 25, 2022. The game’s official website available to the public. Limited edition pre-orders available on NIS online store.
Source: Koei Temco