KOEI TECMO and developer Gust have released a new story trailer for Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories, offering a closer look at the underground world of Noctrem, its characters and several gameplay features. The game is scheduled to launch on February 25, 2027, for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam.
The story follows Karia, an alchemist who has lost her memories, as she investigates the mysterious mana withering affecting the continent of Aladiss. Her search takes her beneath the surface into Noctrem, where she encounters Ernest, an automaton responsible for guarding an underground atelier. Ernest helps Karia understand the ancient legends surrounding the subterranean world.
The trailer also introduces two opposing alchemists. Crave Fortis is a masked figure whose intentions remain unclear, while Lyvel Ventus is a blade-legged alchemist who struggles to control her temper despite her composed appearance. Both guard a colossal enemy believed to be responsible for the spreading mana withering.
Karia will also meet Signa, a young man seeking revenge against the creature that destroyed his hometown, and Viktor von Duerer, the commander of the Aladiss Pioneering Team.
Base Building and Exploration Features Revealed
Players will be able to establish bases throughout Noctrem as they explore its different regions. Sub-bases and relay bases connect to a larger main base, helping players expand into previously unexplored areas.
Unlocking additional bases provides access to new furniture blueprints, increases the maximum furniture placement cost and grants bonuses for combat and exploration. Players can arrange furniture manually or use a catalogue to simplify construction.
Some furniture also provides practical benefits through Feature Modules. Monster Statues increase item drop rates when defeating matching monster types, while the Rotisserie produces meat-related items. The Ingredient Collector gathers materials at regular intervals based on its location.
Another new feature is Group Meals, which allow Karia and her companions to share food at the atelier. Preparing favourite dishes can increase friendship levels, while certain meals provide stat bonuses or improve the quality of gathered materials.
Higher friendship levels unlock special nighttime conversations between party members. Players who develop sufficiently strong relationships can also access individual character endings.
Atelier Karia Pre-Order Bonuses and Editions
The Standard Edition is available to pre-order physically and digitally, alongside a Digital Deluxe Edition containing the Colorful Collection costume set and exclusive Snack Band equipment.
Digital pre-orders placed by February 24, 2027, include a Special Emote pose and the Noctrem’s Nature photo frame for Photo Mode.
Players who purchase the game by March 10, 2027, will receive the Noctrem Pioneering Preparation Set, which includes a costume for Karia and the Training Badge equipment.
Physical copies also include reversible slipcover artwork illustrated by character designer Benitama. Players with existing Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land save data on the same console will receive an additional Atelier Yumia costume set.
A Premium Box edition is available exclusively through the NIS America store. It includes the base game, an artbook, a CD featuring extra tracks, nine A4 posters and costume DLC.
Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories launches on February 25, 2027, across Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
