The Alchemist of Ars Magna coming to PS5, PS4 on September 17

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COSEN and Ninetail announced that their dungeon RPG, The Alchemist of Ars Magna, will be available on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 starting September 17th. The game will feature voice acting in both English and Japanese, and support text in English, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese.

The game The Alchemist of Ars Magna was originally released on PC through Steam on March 31, 2023, and later became available on Nintendo Switch on November 7, 2024.

The PlayStation 5 will be released in Japan as both a physical disc and a digital download. The standard physical version costs 7,700 yen, and a limited edition will be available for 12,100 yen. The limited edition includes the game’s soundtrack, an acrylic stand, a collectible pinup card, and a digital art book.

Here is an overview of the game, via COSEN:

About

This is a coming-of-age story about an alchemist who attends school and learns about research, academics, and romance. Through the challenges and connections he makes, he develops as a person and forges his own path.

Story

I’ve always been fascinated by the story of how alchemy’s original founder saved everyone from a world that was falling apart, leading them to this incredible new place. It’s amazing – this land is so full of life and feels totally balanced. And the coolest part? They have these artificial beings, almost like ‘Gods of Creation,’ built by humans to protect everyone, which allows people to live in peace. It’s a really beautiful story!

Many years have passed, and a deadly blight, known as the “Dust”, has overtaken Arcaus. The gods have fallen into madness, becoming cruel entities that consume the world, while creatures of ash rise up to prey on the living. The world is now crumbling, decaying like old paper and moth-eaten fabric, as the land is slowly consumed by ash.

Despite the unexpected events, some were ready. Alchemists dedicated to continuing the work of their founder had assembled at the Cagliostro Academy, renowned for its exceptional knowledge and learning.

One of these newcomers is a young alchemist hoping to be accepted into the academy.

Key Features

  • An RPG Set in an Academy for Alchemists – Oblivion is a natural disaster which is set to destroy the world. The protagonist enters the Cagliostro Academy to learn and master the art of combat. And in a school where many alchemists gather, the protagonist of the story accumulates experience through research, study, and love. This is a story of an alchemist who carves out his own path, growing through his encounters and experiences.
  • The World’s Guardians, “Gods”, and the “Dust” That Threaten Them – The world is controlled by a number of man-made gods. However, the “Dust,” an entity that calls for destruction, not only turns everything in its path into dust, but also contaminates the gods, turning them heinous. With this, alchemists are forced to deal with former gods that have now been turned into guiding forces of misfortune.
  • Make a Pact With the Great Origin and Save the World! – The Origin are five gods of varying attributes who serve as the pinnacle of all gods.
  • Equip This and Become Stronger—Crests Are a Testament of Your Contract With the Gods – You can obtain a crest, or crystals that contain the power of the gods by making a contract with them. Crests can be equipped to personal weapons known as ether gear. This gives the alchemists additional blessings of various skills. As you explore Arcaus, you can build trusting relationships with various gods to help your allies get stronger.
  • The Philosopher’s Stone and Corruption From the Dust Will Determine Your Fate – With the Pholosopher’s Stone in his body, the protagonist is able to convert dust and ash into energy. However, the more he uses his powers, the more contamination accumulates his body. And if left unchecked, the contamination will eventually become a disaster that could change the fate of the protagonist.

Band Together Against the Dust

Protect the world from evil forces that want to destroy everything and leave only emptiness behind!

  • Ash Demon – A demon that was reborn as a monster after having been decomposed by the Dust.
  • Heinous God – A being that was a guardian of the world, but has been contaminated by the Dust.
  • Skill-Based Turn Battles – Battles are turn-based, with a maximum of a party of five battling another party of five. You must use individual skills of each character wisely to win the battles.

Contract with the Gods

Advance through the story, conquer the challenges, and collect the crests – they’ll prove you’ve made a pact with the gods!

  • Crest – A proof of the contract between you and the gods, the world’s guardians. Their powers reside in crystals known as crests.
  • Gods With Unique Characteristics and Personalities – The gods you make contract with will vary in appearance and ability. You will be able to make contracts with many different gods as you travel around the continent.
  • Quest Field – Quests take you to a field comprised of a turn-based movement system. Depending on the points, you may run into monsters and/or be able to obtain items.

Equipping Crests

Make sure to arm your character with crests to draw upon the blessings of the gods!

  • Blessings of the Gods – Armor unique to alchemists, known as ether gear, can be equipped with crests from the gods. Status increases to the character and inherited unique abilities will depend on the characteristics of each god. Blessings from the gods will also change value attributes that have an effect in combat.
  • Ability – Something that is granted by a crest, or a part of a character’s individual features. This is what is automatically activated at the start of a battle.

Synthesizing

Work together with your heroine to create items from alchemy!

  • Synthesis System – Alchemy items that can support you in battle and while you are exploring. Alchemy items can be used to create quest items required to progress in the storyline.
  • Equipment Enhancement – Ether gears are personal equipment that can be enhanced in different stages. The more you strengthen your gear, the more the powerful skills will be unlocked.
  • Skills – The skills that you choose to perform during battle is unique to your character. These skills, including skills for attack, support, recovery, and more, are essential for achieving victory.

School Life

Meet the heroines who will join you at the alchemy academy! You’ll even have opportunities to compete against students from other schools.

  • Harmonia School – A school of alchemists who advocate harmony between the world and its gods. The protagonist also belongs to this school. This school values the ancient principles of the founding alchemist.
  • Mardock School – A radical school that actively seeks to destroy heinous gods and try to use them in their research. This school tends to clash with Harmonia School because of the way it treats gods and heinous gods.

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2026-04-30 16:51