Atelier Shallie Plus: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea tells the tale of Shallistera, the daughter of a tribal leader who embarks on a voyage to find a solution affecting her homeland, and Shallotte, a struggling alchemist who dreams of “hitting it big.” Both are joined by a diverse cast of characters who will help them throughout their journey. Players will encounter the quick-thinking Kortes, Shallistera’s childhood friend and bodyguard, Wilbell voll Erslied, a grand magician in training, Jurie Crotze, a lone-wolf treasure hunter, and Miruca Crotze, a childhood friend of Shallotte’s who works as a blacksmith.

Atelier Shallie Plus: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea offers a synthesist’s splendor of content, including brand new episodes for fans to further explore the swirling mysteries of the world of Dusk. Combined with new bosses to challenge, PlayStation®Vita optimization features, further additions to character costumes that allow players to accessorize their favorite characters, a brand new message log feature, and all of the DLC released for the PlayStation®3 version, players will find that Atelier Shallie Plus is the perfect way to experience this acclaimed Atelier entry!

Players who purchase Atelier Shallie Plus: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea within its first month of sale – either the physical limited edition available on the NIS America Online Store or digitally through the PlayStation Store – can dress up their characters in five fresh styles downloadable for free from the PlayStation Store, including the Administrator Suit, Hero Girl Costume, Cosmo Fighter Costume, Sophie Style Costume and Plachta Style Costume. A special selection of background music will also be available to download for free for early purchasers, featuring choice tracks from the long-running Atelier franchise.

New ‘Plus’ Version Content features the Return of Escha Malier, Logix Ficsario and Ayesha Altugle, Alongside All New Event Scenarios

In Atelier Shallie Plus, fans of the series will meet familiar faces from other Atelier titles who aid heroines Shallistera and Shallotte on their journey through the world of Dusk. Returning characters  who take on a larger role in Atelier Shallie Plus include Escha Malier, the eccentric specialist of old-style alchemy, Logix Ficsario, the down-to-earth alchemist and government official, and the talented Ayesha Altugle, famously known for her remedies and medications. Players can choose any of these characters to join their party as well as experience brand new event scenarios not present in the original Atelier Shallie: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea.

Atelier Shallie Plus: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea will also debut with a limited Collector’s Edition, available exclusively through NIS America’s online store. Inside the wonderfully illustrated Collector’s Edition box is a 48-page softcover art book, the original soundtrack featuring 30 tracks of in-game music, a 6” by 6” microfiber cloth depicting protagonists Shallotte and Shallistera and a physical copy of the game.

Atelier Shallie Plus: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea will be available as digital download through the Playstation Store.