Atelier Ryza games receive optimization patches and upgrades to celebrate the series'  5th anniversary

As a dedicated fan of the Atelier Ryza series, I can hardly contain my excitement about these Secret series optimization updates! With over 1000 hours spent alchemizing and adventuring in the fantastical world of Ryza, I’ve seen firsthand how these games have grown and evolved.


Enthusiasts of the Atelier Ryza series, often referred to as the “Secret” series within the Atelier franchise, are being treated to some enhancements in honor of the series’ fifth anniversary. In a recent announcement, Koei Tecmo and Gust detailed what they called the “Secret series optimization update,” which consists of three significant updates for Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout, Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends and the Secret Fairy, and Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key. These updates are now available on PC, Switch, and PS4 as of this moment.

As a gamer, I’ve noticed that each update is geared towards improving overall gameplay and making my gaming experience more comfortable and smooth. For instance, all three games now offer the ability to skip Fatal Drive animations and event scenes, plus there are auto-play options for text in event scenes. Additionally, the updates have introduced more customizable graphics settings and tweaked the keyboard and mouse controls on the PC versions of the game, which I appreciate.

Check out the full list of patch notes below.

Atelier Ryza version 1.10 (PS4), 1.0.9 (Switch), 1.09/1.10 (PC/Steam)

  • Added an auto-save feature.
  • Added an option to fast forward Fatal Drive.
  • Added an option to fast forward event scenes.
  • Added an option to auto-play text during event scenes.
  • Added graphics settings to the Options menu.
  • Changed the keyboard and mouse controls on the Steam® version.
  • Made other small adjustments.

Atelier Ryza 2 version 1.08 (Ps4/PS5), 1.0.8 (Switch) 1.07/1.08 (PC/Steam)

  •  Added the “Very Easy” difficulty.
  •  Added an option to fast forward Fatal Drive.
  •  Added an option to fast forward event scenes.
  •  Adjusted auto-play speed of text during event scenes.
  •  Added graphics settings to the Options menu.
  • Changed the keyboard and mouse controls on the Steam® version.
  • Made other small adjustments.

Atelier Ryza 3 version 1.007 (PS5), 1.09 (PS4), 1.7.0 (Switch), 1.7.0/1.07 (PC/Steam)

  • Added the “Very Easy” difficulty.
  • Added an option to fast forward Fatal Drive.
  • Added a new landmark: Kala’s Tent
    • Note: Kala’s Tent will be added as a landmark after visiting it once this update has been applied.
  • Changed the completion requirements for Klaudia’s “Three Medicines” character quest.
  • Other minor adjustments and bug fixes.

Atelier Ryza games receive optimization patches and upgrades to celebrate the series'  5th anniversary

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2024-09-21 15:25