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Koei Tecmo has announced that Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key has been delayed to the 24th of March 2023, the game was originally scheduled to release on the 24th of February 2023. Junzo Hosoi, producer of the game, claims that the delay was in order to provide Koei Tecmo with time to “fine tune” the game.

Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key is in development for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC and Switch.

Here’s what Hosoi-san had to say:

We apologize for this delay to everyone who has been looking forward to the release of Atelier Ryza 3.

In order to make this game a fitting finale for Ryza and her friends, we have taken on challenges such as adventuring in a vast open field and graphics that express the charm of these characters to the fullest extent.

Our team will take this additional time to fine-tune the final touches so that we can deliver to all of you who have been following the series for the best possible experience in this culmination of Ryza and her friends’ adventures.

We are making the game even better to make it worth your wait, so we appreciate your patience for a just little bit more until the game’s release.

Details via Koei Tecmo:

Ryza and her friends are living their lives on Kurken Island when news of a sudden appearance of a mysterious group of islands in nearby waters arrives.
To find a way to save her island, Ryza and her friends will set off on final adventure surrounding the “roots of alchemy.”

Key Features

– The Stage for this Adventure is a Vast Open Field – The field is made up of multiple maps that are connected seamlessly. Enjoy this adventure in a vast and “living” field that is one of the largest in the Atelier series.
– You Can Do Many Things with the Key – Obtain various types of keys which can be used in different instances of exploration, synthesis, and battle. Each key has a different effect, so use it to enjoy the adventure conveniently!
– A Total of 11 Party Members – Reunite with characters from previous games, and meet new characters who will be key to the story. Mix and match your favorite members and enjoy the adventure!

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