TheAtelierfranchise is an RPG series that has existed longer than most players are aware of, with its first title releasing on the original PlayStation in 1997. Starting withAtelier Irisin 2005, theAtelierseries made its way outside of Japan with each subsequent release following. Of the manyAteliergames, theRyzastory was one of the most popular, introducing many new RPG fans to the series as a whole. The premise forAtelierrevolves around alchemy, with each protagonist of their respective games introducing themselves to alchemy in some way.
WhenAtelier Ryza 2was announced,a free PS5 upgrade was also includedfor players who wish to continue their progress on the PS5. With the upgrade, however, concerns of losing progress on the PS4 were high, as players would have to start over on the PS5, losing hours of gameplay. The newestRyza 2update fixes this nuance as well as adding incentives for players who make the switch from PS4 to PS5.
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The latestAtelier Ryza 2patch, Ver 1.03, was released for PC, PS4, PS5, and the Switch. All four versions include DLC and bug fixes, while the PS4 and PS5 enabled cross-save support. Players who import their PS4 save to their PS5 version ofAtelier Ryza 2can not only continue their progress on the PS5, but also obtain legacy costumesbased on the firstAtelier Ryza. To initiate cross-save, players will have to access Ryza’s desk via her apartment. The new options allowing players to import and receive save data from the Sony consoles will now be an option.
InAtelier, Players are encouraged to craft recipes to help them engage in battle, with its crafting elements being more of a focus than simply defeating foes. With the release ofAtelier Ryza 2,players interested in previous entries in theAtelierseries won’t have to wait long astheAtelier Mysterious Trilogy DX, which includes three previous games in the series, is slated for an April release.
Atelier Ryza 2is currently available for PC, PS4, PS5, and Switch.
