Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & The Secret Key Delayed to Late March 2023

January 17, 2023 Orpheus Joshua

Publisher Koei Tecmo and developer Gust have announced that their upcoming turn-based JRPG, Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & The Secret Key, has been delayed to March 24, 2023. The title’s original release date was February 24, 2023.

The game’s producer, Junzo Hosoi, stated that the delay is to heighten this finale’s quality. You can view the full message below:

Lead writer Yashichiro Takahashi has returned to write this third entry. Taking place a year after Ryza 2, the titular protagonist and her friends discover newly appearing islands, called the Kark Isles, near their home of Kurken Island. The party decides to investigate these mysterious happenings but ends up finding a gate within some ruins, with a voice wanting to lead Ryza to the Code of the Universe.

Four regions will be explorable in an open field, all boasting seamless transitions. Keys will also be found and created; they all have unique effects for synthesis, battle, and exploration. Moreover, a total of 11 party members are confirmed.

Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & The Secret Key is releasing for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam.