Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories Story Trailer and Pre-orders Revealed

The new trailer offers a glimpse into the journey of Karia, an amnesiac alchemist, and her companions as they explore Noctrem, the mysterious underworld of the continent of Aladiss. The story follows Karia and her team as they investigate the phenomenon of mana withering, guided by Ernest, a hard-working automaton who serves as the guardian of an underground atelier. Along the way, players will encounter various characters, including antagonists Crave Fortis, a masked alchemist, and Lyvel Ventus, a blade-legged alchemist. These foes appear to be guarding a colossal enemy that serves as the source of the spreading mana withering. Players will also meet allies such as Signa, a young man seeking revenge, and Viktor von Duerer, the commander of the Aladiss Pioneering Team.

Gameplay focuses on exploration and base management. Players can establish sub-bases and relay bases across different regions to connect back to their main base. Unlocking these outposts provides access to new furniture blueprints and increases the maximum furniture placement cost. Some furniture pieces, known as Feature Modules, provide practical benefits during adventures. For example, the Monster Statue increases item drop rates from monsters of the same species, the Rotisserie allows for gathering meat-related items, and the Ingredient Collector gathers materials at regular intervals based on its placement.

The game also features a system for deepening bonds through Group Meals. By cooking in the atelier's kitchen, players can boost friendship with party members, which in turn grants special perks such as stat boosts or improved material collection quality. Strengthening these connections can also unlock special chatting events during downtime and individual character endings.

Editions and Pre-order Bonuses

Several digital editions are available for pre-order. The Standard Edition is priced at $69.99, while the Digital Deluxe Edition is $79.99 and includes the Colorful Collection costume set and Snack Band equipment. The Ultimate Edition, priced at $114.99, adds the 'Midnight Märchen' costume for Karia and the Infinite Uni Pouch Set via the Season Pass.

• All editions include a pre-order bonus: Limited Poses & Frames for Photo Mode (5 poses and 3 frame types).
• Digital Standard and Deluxe editions ordered by February 24, 2027, will receive the Special Emote and Noctrem’s Nature photo frame.
• Purchases made by March 10, 2027, qualify for the Early Purchase Bonus: the Noctrem Pioneering Preparation Set (Crimson Requiem costume and Training Badge accessories).
• Players with existing Atelier Yumia save data on the same console will receive an Atelier Yumia costume set as a bonus.

Season Pass Content

The Season Pass includes the Swimsuit Set (8 costumes), which will be released alongside the main game. The remaining content, including the Recipe Unlock Pack 'The Secret Book of Noctrem' and two additional maps, is planned for release by the end of July 2027.