Atelier Yumia: Behind the Creation of a Bold New Heroine

Originally created back in 1997, the Atelier game franchise is known for magically blending beloved characters and alchemy in RPG adventures that are at times both heart racing and heartwarming. That’s why it is extremely exciting to me that our newest game in the series, Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land, is not only one of our most ambitious game to date, but it will also be the first time that the Atelier franchise will cast its spell across Xbox consoles. As a huge Xbox fan, myself, I can’t tell you how thrilled I am by this!

One of the main selling points of each Atelier game is the unique and charming main characters headlining the story. From Ryza to Sophie, each heroine possesses their own unique look and personality, so coming up with a new star to showcase in our games is always a daunting task.

Introducing Atelier Yumia

We are very mindful when it comes to making our main protagonist both cool and impressive. Yumia’s character design and personality direction was established early on, but fine-tuning the details took some time. We balanced her design alongside characters of the same age, like Isla, and went through a lot of trial and error and adjustments to highlight her qualities as a protagonist.

What fans will find out quickly about Yumia is that she is a character with a strong will and a positive attitude. While her optimism is something shared with other protagonists like Ryza and Sophie, Yumia stands out as a more independent woman compared to previous protagonists, with fewer youthful/childish aspects. In this game, I think the players will also enjoy her story as a journey of personal and emotional growth.

Style Upon Style

When it comes to her character and costume design, I believe the cool, monochrome-based style will come across as new and fresh to fans. We’ve aimed to create a character that resonates with and is loved by many people around the world, and to achieve this, we referenced fashion trends and incorporated various elements into her look as she has a more modern design compared to previous characters.

Personally, I really like her boots. Yumia is a character who utilizes frequent kicks in combat, and the gimmicks incorporated into her boots allow for richer expressions and will become a defining feature for her once people start playing the game. We’ve really put a lot of effort into refining her movements during battle.

Another thing to keep an eye out for is the fact that Yumia wields a staff, but it’s not just any old piece of wood as her magical staff allows her to shoot. This feature lets her collect distant ingredients during exploration or gain an advantageous start in battles by hitting monsters from afar!  

I hope everyone enjoyed the first inside look at our new protagonist and some of her new gear. Atelier Yumia is a really cool character (with even cooler boots!). Fans around the world are already falling in love with her modern style, and we can’t wait until everyone is finally able see her in action once the game releases March 21, 2025, for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One!

Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land (Xbox Series X|S)

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Walk the forbidden path, no matter where it leads. People gather memories as they live their lives, thus developing their souls. This is the story of a young woman traveling across a ruined continent to find the path toward the future. The theme of this game is "memory." There are moments when everyone must confront the past and their own memories. All memories, including both successes and failures, become nourishment for the future and help shape people. "Atelier Yumia" tells the story of Yumia and her companions as they follow the path they believe in while being confronted by the memories they discover along the way. Story: In a world where alchemy is deemed "taboo," the alchemist Yumia yearns for the truth the lies hidden in a ruined continent. The time has come for her to take the first step on her grand adventure across the continent. Main features: – Freely traverse the vast open field in all directions The continent is an unexplored land where the player can use a wide range of items and actions to forge their path forward. – Game cycle Explore the field and gather ingredients in order to synthesize items. The items you create are key to advancing the story and can be used for combat and further exploration. You can also use "Simple Synthesis" to create items while you are out in the field and construct bases using the "Building" feature. – Create items while out in the field and customize bases however you like! You can use Simple Synthesis to create exploration tools for opening the path forward, as well as items that will benefit you during combat and synthesis. You can also use the Building feature to construct bases and then decorate them with furniture to your liking. Note: Please check the official "Atelier Yumia" site for details. Please be aware that other editions containing this product exist. Be careful not to make duplicate purchases. Note: Only the Xbox Series X is available in 4K/60fps. 4K/60fps is not available for Xbox Series S.