Atelier Resleriana: Forgotten Alchemy and the Polar Night Liberator's Global Server to Shut Down
Sad news for global players of Atelier Resleriana: Forgotten Alchemy and the Polar Night Liberator. Koei Tecmo and Akatsuki Games have announced the end of service (EOS) for the game's global version, effective March 28th, 2025. This comes just over a year after its January 2024 launch, highlighting the game's struggles to gain traction in the global market. Interestingly, the Japanese version, launched in September 2023, remains operational and is even preparing for its 1.5th-anniversary celebration in March 2025.
The Inevitable Closure
The global server's closure date coincides ironically with the Japanese server's anniversary celebrations. In-game purchases are already disabled, but players can still utilize any remaining Lodestar Gems. Koei Tecmo promises continued events and content updates until the shutdown. The global version's first anniversary on January 25th, 2025, was short-lived, indeed.
Reasons Behind the EOS
The developers cited an inability to maintain a satisfactory player experience as the primary reason for the closure. The game faced criticism almost immediately after launch, with players voicing concerns about the gacha system, power creep, and overall monetization strategies. These factors, coupled with less-than-stellar gameplay, ultimately led to the game's underperformance and the decision to shut down the global server.
Global players can still access the game on the Google Play Store to enjoy any remaining content before the server closes.
