Another mobile game has met its end. Atelier Resleriana: Forgotten Alchemy and the Polar Night Liberator, developed by Koei Tecmo and Akatsuki Games, has announced its End of Service (EOS) for the global version. The news comes as a surprise, especially since the game's global launch was just over a year ago in January 2024. Clearly, the game struggled to gain traction. We'll delve deeper into the reasons behind the EOS later.

It's worth noting that the Japanese version of Atelier Resleriana is still going strong and has no plans to shut down. Launched in September 2023, it's preparing to celebrate its 1.5th anniversary in March 2025, which adds an interesting twist to the situation. Let's explore this further.

When Is the Atelier Resleriana EOS?

In a striking contrast, the global version's EOS is scheduled for the same month the Japanese version celebrates its 1.5th anniversary. The exact shutdown date is set for March 28th, 2025. While Japanese players are enjoying Chapter 22 (Part 2), global players will be concluding their journey at Chapter 21 (Part 1).

The in-game purchase system has already been disabled, but you can still use any remaining Lodestar Gems until the game's final moments. Koei Tecmo has committed to providing new content and events leading up to the shutdown.

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

Why Is It Shutting Down?

The developers have stated that after evaluating their ability to maintain the game to a satisfactory standard for players, they've decided to end the service. Indeed, Atelier Resleriana struggled to leave a lasting impression on its global audience.

Just a couple of months after its launch, players began voicing frustrations about the gacha system. While the main characters were well-received, the gameplay and monetization model couldn't hold up, exacerbated by significant power creep issues.

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