Atelier Resleriana: Global EOS Announcement for Forgotten Alchemy and Polar Night Liberator

Another mobile game has met its end, and this time it's Atelier Resleriana: Forgotten Alchemy and the Polar Night Liberator that has announced its End of Service (EOS). Koei Tecmo and Akatsuki Games recently shared the news that their RPG will be shutting down its global version soon. Launched globally in January 2024, the game's closure after just over a year suggests it struggled to gain traction. We'll delve into the reasons behind the EOS later, but first, let's highlight an interesting contrast.

While the global version is winding down, the Japanese version of Atelier Resleriana remains vibrant and is not planning to shut down anytime soon. Launched in September 2023, it's preparing to celebrate its 1.5th anniversary in March 2025, which adds a layer of irony to the situation, as you'll see below.

When Is the Atelier Resleriana EOS?

The global version of Atelier Resleriana is set to end its service on March 28th, 2025, the very month the Japanese version celebrates its 1.5th anniversary. While Japanese players move forward with Chapter 22 (Part 2), global players will be stuck concluding Chapter 21 (Part 1). The in-game purchase system is already disabled, but players can still use their Lodestar Gems until the end. Koei Tecmo has promised to deliver new content and events leading up to the shutdown.

Adding to the irony, the global version just marked its first anniversary on January 25th. So, it's a bittersweet celebration as players now prepare to say goodbye.

Why Is It Shutting Down?

The developers have released a statement explaining that after evaluating their ability to maintain the game at a satisfactory level for players, they've decided to shut it down. This decision rings true as the game failed to captivate its audience effectively. Mere months after its launch, players voiced frustrations over the game's gacha system. Despite the appeal of the main characters, the gameplay and monetization fell short, and the power creep was notably severe.

These factors undoubtedly contributed to the decision to end the service of Atelier Resleriana's global version. If you wish to bid farewell to the game, you can find it on the Google Play Store. Alternatively, you might want to explore the current event in another game: Sky: Children of the Light is celebrating the Lunar New Year 2025 with the Days of Fortune event.