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Potionomics: Masterwork Edition

Platform(s): Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X
Genre: Role-Playing
Publisher: XSEED Games
Developer: Voracious Games

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'Potionomics: Masterwork Edition' Comes To Nintendo Switch, PS5 And Xbox Series X|S In October, Coincides With Free PC Update - Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2024 @ 11:13 a.m. PDT

Assume the role of a penniless witch named Sylvia who must save her debt-ridden potion shop from the clutches of greedy loan sharks.

Potionomics is a game about the business of brewing and selling magical potions.

Welcome to Rafta, a fantastical island abuzz with crowds of adventurers and powerful magics. Following the untimely death of her uncle, penniless novice witch Sylvia finds herself in over her head as she becomes the new proprietor tasked with keeping his potion shop afloat. Thankfully, she won’t have to go it alone as she learns the arts of potion crafting and salesmanship. Sylvia will encounter both helpful allies and challenging adversaries as she hones her skills to make her shop THE number-one potion destination in Rafta!

Potionomics is a combination deckbuilding and management simulator packed with colorful characters, vibrant personalities, and a charming story about personal growth and the entrepreneurial spirit. As Sylvia, players will need to learn how to brew the best potions in Rafta, sometimes through trial and error, and then market their wares to adventurers visiting their shop. Selling potions as a novice potion maker can be a daunting task, with negotiations playing out through a card-based system where players will seek to balance Sylvia’s stress levels while getting the most money they can for her wares. But worry not as many of these customers, including other shopkeepers, can be befriended for a range of benefits including learning advanced bargaining tactics! Depending on how Sylvia plays her cards, some of these customers may become more than just friends.

Along the way she’ll encounter classic RPG creatures and heroes of all sizes. Sprinkle in some magic and players are in for a fantastical adventure unlike any they’ve ever experienced before!

Potionomics: Masterwork Edition is an expanded port of Voracious Games’ magical shop sim, coming to the Nintendo Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S consoles on October 22, 2024, and the new content and as-yet revealed features will be released for the PC version simultaneously for free.

Potionomics: Masterwork Edition will bubble up on consoles with all the post-launch updates and improvements released to date, plus new voice acting, advance romance with “One Love/Free Love” selection, extended replayability with new modes Including “Cozy” and “Capitalism” difficulty levels and “Endless Mode” with new story scenes, and more to be revealed.

A physical Limited Box Set for Potionomics: Masterwork Edition for all console platforms is available for pre-order through the XSEED Games Store , the Marvelous Europe website and participating retailers for an MSRP of $49.99/€39.99.

The Limited Box Set is overflowing with goodies: a copy of Potionomics: Masterwork Edition, a physical version of the original 120+ page digital artbook giving an insider’s look at Rafta and its residents, a two-disc soundtrack featuring all 58 tracks from the original digital soundtrack along with new songs never before released, and a set of 12 trading cards showcasing brand-new character illustrations.

Key Features:

  • Can You Hear Me Now?: Sylvia’s story comes alive with all-new voice acting providing an added layer of depth and connection to Owl, Roxanne, Quinn, Mint, and other beloved characters. Additionally, new text languages will include German, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified and Traditional Chinese.
  • More Modes, More Fun: Make more of your time in Rafta with the new “Endless” mode, where the selling never stops. Test your sales skills with “Capitalism” mode, or don’t, and take it easy with “Cozy” mode for a more casual experience. Plus, the new “One Love/Free Love” options allow you to express Sylvia’s feelings with as few or as many suitors as you can handle.
  • Wheel and Deal: Negotiations can be tense when every coin counts, but you'll manage Sylvia’s stress with ease by playing your cards right. Develop friendships with adventurers and other shopkeepers on Rafta to learn even more advanced negotiation tactics
  • Recipe for Success: Choose the best ingredients to make even basic potions extraordinary, perfecting the taste and aroma to please your pickiest customers. But beware—if you aren’t careful, you'll get some pretty gross results!
  • Fantastic Friends and Foes: Rafta, home to some of the world's most potent magic, is packed with big RPG personalities, each seeking a leg up in their adventures. Befriend and recruit them to help you level up your own potion game, but don't expect everyone to be friendly...
  • Your Shop, Your Rules: Make your shop really pop with customizable decor. Style points aren't the only perk; decorating your shop just right can improve your prices, make better quality potions, and more!

Currently available for PC (Steam), Potionomics: Masterwork Edition is coming to Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S on October 22, 2024.


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