Gust has released new information and screenshots of Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists: Ateliers of the New World introducing exploration with the legendary alchemists.

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■ Explore With the Legendary Alchemists

Nelke, who is developing the village of Westwald, will explore the outskirts of village in order to gather materials and reclaim land. However, danger accompanies these unknown lands, and sometimes monsters may even attack. Borrow the power of the legendary alchemists and cut through the undeveloped lands together.

—Movement is automatic during exploration. While moving, the characters may gather materials together.

Rely on the Legendary Alchemists

During exploration, you will form a party to explore the village outskirts. Events such as material collection and battles will occur as you move, and the legendary alchemists that are in your party will lend Nelke their support.

—Up to five characters can participate in battle.

—The player can choose and activate the skills that characters use during battle. From powerful attacks to recovery and stat buffs, each character has a variety of skills.

—Cut through the undeveloped lands with the legendary alchemists.

■ Combine Power to Overcome Challenges

Nelke, the governor of the village, is tasked with the job of “significantly developing the village.” Although still a novice, in order to confirm whether she can handle the work of a governor, Nelk will produce challenges as landmarks. By working together with various characters, aim to overcome those challenges.

The contents of challenges vary, from increasing the population of the village to building certain facilities. By overcoming these challenges, the village will significantly develop and the story will progress.

—Here, Nelke is placing a pharmacy. As the scale of the village increases, so will the facilities you can construct, and you can also build upgraded facilities. You can hire Fairy to work at upgraded facilities, which may lead to an increase in sales.

—By leveling up, you will be able to build upgraded facilities.

■ New Illustration

Nelke von Lestamm