Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy from Koei Tecmo and Gust debuted in Japan last month and it is finally set to release in the West beginning next week on multiple platforms. The sequel to the excellent Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout brings gameplay changes, improvements, returning characters, and more from Gust. With every new release from Gust the gap between the Japanese and international releases is shorter and it is going to be interesting to see if the next Atelier game gets a simultaneous worldwide release. Here’s everything you need to know about Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy for all platforms.

Atelier Ryza 2 review

We will have a full review for Atelier Ryza 2 and more coverage for the game closer to launch.

Atelier Ryza 2 release date 

The Atelier Ryza 2 release date is January 26, 2021 in North America and January 29, 2021 in Europe (and digitally in India) for PS4, PS5, and Nintendo Switch. The Atelier Ryza 2 Steam release date is January 26, 2021 worldwide.

Atelier Ryza 2 platforms

Atelier Ryza 2 is releasing on PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.

Atelier Ryza 2 editions

Atelier Ryza 2 has three editions digitally on all platforms. The Atelier Ryza 2 Standard Edition, Digital Deluxe Edition, and Ultimate Edition. The Atelier Ryza 2 Digital Deluxe Edition includes the following:

  • Another Style Costume Set (21 in total)
  • Summer Memories Costume Set (16 in total)
  • Kurken Island Gathering Tour
  • Helpful Items Set
  • All You Need Gem Pack

The Atelier Ryza 2 Ultimate Edition includes all of the above in addition to the Atelier Ryza 2 Season Pass and the Atelier Ryza 2 Season Pass Bonus Item ‘Mysterious Book Alcehmist’ Costume for Ryza. 

Atelier Ryza 2 pre-order bonus

The Atelier Ryza 2 pre-order bonus at select retailers is the Beware of Puni and Blue Puni t-shirt costume DLC for Ryza. The physical and digital versions also have a Summer Fashion Costume Set as an early purchase bonus for the first two weeks.

Atelier Ryza 2 Collector’s Edition

The Atelier Ryza 2 Premium Box in Europe includes the following:

  • Atelier Ryza 2 standard edition for PS4, Nintendo Switch or PC (Steam Key)
  • Collector’s Box
  • Early access serial code for Ryza’s “Sonnet of Dawn” Costume (PS4 or Switch version only)
  • Japanese import Tao’s Research Notebook (Artbook)
  • Japanese import original illustration B2 cloth poster
  • Japanese import special clear file (set of 2) – Key to the Ruins File & Character File
  • Japanese import mini acrylic character charm
  • “Beware of Puni!” and “Blue Puni Costume” t-shirt DLC for Ryza (Console Only)

The Atelier Ryza 2 Limited Edition in North America includes the following:

  • North American Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy game
  • Japanese import Tao’s Research Notebook (Artbook)
  • Japanese import original illustration B2 (19.7″ x 27.8″) cloth poster
  • Japanese import mini acrylic character charm
  • Japanese import special clear file (set of 2) – Key to the Ruins File & Character File
  • North American early access serial code for Ryza’s “Sonnet of Dawn” Costume
  • North American Premium Box

Atelier Ryza 2 PS5 upgrade 

Atelier Ryza 2 on PS4 can be upgraded to the PS5 version for free for physical copies and the digital version comes with both PS4 and PS5 version.

Atelier Ryza 2 PS5 physical release

There is no Atelier Ryza 2 PS5 physical release in any region. The initial plan for an Atelier Ryza 2 PS5 physical release was cancelled. You need to buy the Atelier Ryza 2 PS4 physical version and upgrade on PS5 or buy Atelier Ryza 2 digitally on the PS Store.

Atelier Ryza 2 download size

The Atelier Ryza 2 download size is 6GB on Nintendo Switch. It requires 26GB of free space on PC.

Atelier Ryza 2 price

The Atelier Ryza 2 price is $59.99 for the standard edition, $71.99 for the Digital Deluxe Edition, and $109.99 for the Ultimate Edition on the eShop.

The Atelier Ryza 2 PS4 price is same as above in the USA and Rs. 3,499, Rs. 4,399, and Rs. 6,799 for the Atelier Ryza 2 Standard Edition, Digital Deluxe Edition, and Ultimate Edition respectively on the PS Store.

The Atelier Ryza 2 PC price in India is Rs. 1,299 for the standard edition, Rs. 1,419 for the Atelier Ryza 2 Digtial Deluxe Edition, and Rs. 2,469 for the Atelier Ryza 2 Ultimate Edition on Steam. The Atelier Ryza 2 PC price in North America and Europe matches the local console price.

Atelier Ryza 2 save data bonus from Atelier Ryza

If you have Atelier Ryza save date on your system, you can unlock the Atelier Ryza 2 Classic Costume Set.

Atelier Ryza 2 PC system requirements

Atelier Ryza 2 PC minimum requirements

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 64bit
Processor: Intel Core i5 4460 or higher
Memory: 8GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 or higher (720p)
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 26GB available space
Sound Card: 16 bit stereo with 48KHz WAV playback support

Atelier Ryza 2 PC recommended requirements

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 64bit
Processor: Intel Core i7 6700 or higher
Memory: 16GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 or higher (1080p)
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 26GB available space
Sound Card: 16 bit stereo with 48KHz WAV playback support

Can you play Atelier Ryza 2 before the first game

Atelier Ryza 2 is set a few years after Atelier Ryza and has returning characters including the same protagonist so it is recommended to play the first game before. If you’ve already played Atelier Ryza, you will get more out of the experience when you see how certain characters have changed over the years. Atelier Ryza is the best modern entry point into the Atelier series.

Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends &  the Secret Fairy releases beginning January 26 in the West for PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.

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