The latest entry in the Atelier series, now a flagship franchise for Koei Tecmo, has been unveiled: 'Atelier Karia: The Kingdom of Night and the Milestone of Memories' ('Atelier Karia').

Koei Tecmo announced the new alchemy RPG, Atelier Karia, during the Nintendo Direct held on the 9th. Scheduled for release on the Nintendo Switch 2 in early 2027, the title centers on a new protagonist, Karia. Having lost all her memories, Karia joins an exploration team, encounters an unknown underground world deep beneath the earth, and discovers alchemy for the first time.

The game's core narrative revolves around Karia confronting her lost memories, while continuing the series' signature systems of gathering, synthesis, and combat. Atelier Karia is the second installment in the 'Memories' series, following the previous title, 'Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories and the Envisioned Land.' The setting, Aladis, is also connected to the previous game.

Koei Tecmo also unveiled the Nintendo Switch 2 edition of Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories and the Envisioned Land. Announced after the Direct, this Switch 2 edition offers a more comfortable gameplay experience with improved graphics, higher frame rates, and reduced loading times.