Game company Koei Tecmo recently released new information and a new video for upcoming JRPG Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland.
Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland details
The new information released contained different details about the game. One in particular was the game’s new battle features like the Interrupt ability. This allows players to get a chance to perform a special Interrupt Skills and use a pre-equipped item outside their turn.
Check out the full information below:
Alchemists exploring Arland for raw materials should always be prepared for battle — these beautiful lands are not only home to important resources but dangerous creatures waiting to attack. Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland features a turn-based battle system where players can form a party consisting of five members: three attackers and two taking a supportive role. Support members automatically perform Assist Attacks to compliment the attacker’s actions, and aiming to trigger these regularly will ensure that maximum damage is dealt to enemies.
Attackers have an arsenal of unique skills they can use to strike enemy weaknesses. For example, the talented Eva can use the Range Shift skill; expanding her area of attack for a few rounds. These abilities can also aid in the decryption of the Alchemy Riddle, helping players unlock new synthesis recipes and further skills. Depending on the formation of attackers at the start of an encounter, a special dormant ability known as a Primal Art can also be awakened. These arts automatically activate to offer the party support through their battle in the form of increasing Item Damage, or even increasing Attack Damage, for the entirety of the fight.
In Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland, alchemists are able to utilize the new Interrupt ability, offering the chance for them to perform a special Interrupt Skill and use a pre-equipped item, outside of their turn. Once the gauge is full from performing attacks, the skill can be triggered and the pre-equipped item will not be consumed when used – giving the attacking team the upper hand against powerful foes.
These new battle features were detailed further in a fresh asset batch released alongside the announcement today, featuring a first gameplay trailer of Lulua and her party in combat!
In addition to the new gameplay details, Koei Tecmo also revealed early purchase DLC bonuses and a Limited-Edition version of Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland. All aspiring alchemists who purchase the game either digitally or physically within the first month of launch will receive the “Innocent Fairy” and “Fish Girl” costumes for Lulua via DLC. A Limited Edition version of the game will also be exclusively available through the NIS America / NISA Europe Online Store. This enchanting Limited Edition is packed with must-have content for Atelier series fans, including a physical version of the game, a hardcover art book, the “Sound Archives” official soundtrack, keychains of Lulua and Rorona, and a deluxe cloth poster—all packaged together in a delightful collector’s box featuring artwork of the young aspiring alchemist, Lulua.
The game will launch on PlayStation 4. It will be available in Japan on March 20, North America will have it on May 21, while Europe will get it on May 24.
Check out the trailer below: