PlayStation 4 Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg

I've had enough of saving the world

The starting point of the Atelier series receives a complete remake to celebrate its 25th anniversary, with a host of new features!

There is plenty to do, from alchemy to adventure, as you work toward graduating from the academy. Enjoy a slow-life RPG spent living in an atelier, as struggling student Marie tackles alchemy, adventures and requests!

Story

Marie, the protagonist, is a failing student at the Royal Academy of Magic, commonly known as the academy.

One day, her teacher gives her an alchemy workshop for her graduation exam.

To pass, she must complete an item that will satisfy her teacher.

To achieve this, she must improve her alchemy skills, gather ingredients for synthesis, and earn money for reference books, tools and hiring adventurers... There is so much to do, from synthesis and combat to requests!

You are free to decide where to begin! Aim to graduate from the academy in your own way, enjoying the activities you choose.

Refreshed graphics bring Marie and her friends to life

Character portraits and event stills have been renewed, with 2D animation added to the portraits.

Characters and stages now also have 3D models. Cute miniature characters move around as you travel and explore.

The origins of Atelier, made easier to enjoy on modern systems

The original version's simple gameplay and high degree of freedom remain intact, while tutorials and guidance through the various systems have been expanded.

Movement around town, gathering and other systems have been revised for current hardware, creating a comfortable, accessible remake.

Unlimited Mode

Take your time and play without rushing!

This mode lets you play without the deadline of graduating within five years. If you want to enjoy a relaxed atelier life without a time limit looming over you, you can progress at your own pace.

Friendship events

Discover more of the characters' appeal!

New friendship events with the main characters reveal sides of their personalities and charms that were not depicted in the original game.

Professor Ingrid's assignments

Assignments have been added to guide your progress.

They quickly resolve the question of what to do next that can arise in an RPG with so much freedom.

There are plenty of other additions too, including difficulty settings and a feature for redecorating the atelier!

Marlone (Marie) — voiced by Haruna Ikezawa

“M-make fun of me, will you! Take this—my secret weapon!”

The protagonist is a struggling alchemist. To become an alchemist, she came alone from the countryside to Salburg, the capital of the Schigsal Kingdom.

She has recorded the lowest grades in the academy's history. Her personality is tomboyish and careless.

Schea Donnerstag — voiced by Tsumugi Osawa

“I heard you'd opened a shop, Marie, so I came to congratulate you. ...What a lovely shop.”

Marie's childhood friend and irreplaceable best friend, she is the only daughter of one of Salburg's five wealthiest families.

Quiet and gentle, she has always offered a helping hand whenever Marie has been in trouble.

Enderk Yard — voiced by Jurota Kosugi

“I'm sorry, but I don't have enough free time to keep you company.”

A reserved young man, he is captain of the Schigsal Kingdom's royal knights and reputed to be the strongest in the kingdom.

Because his long, jet-black hair and eyes are unusual in this country, he is rumored to have come from a distant land across the sea.

A chance occurrence brings him into Marie's life.

Fairy — voiced by Tsumugi Osawa

“I travel around selling all kinds of things gathered in the forest. Would you like to buy something, miss?”

A member of the fairy folk living in the Fairy Forest a short distance from Salburg. A certain event leads the fairies to begin helping Marie with her work.