Atelier Sophie 2 releases in February with improved battle system

The Atelier series includes some of the more confusing and obscure JRPGs I can think of. Every time I see an Atelier game, there’s a new one sitting right next to it. So it only seems right that Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream is releasing this month. It’s coming out less than two years after the last iteration. Publisher KOEI TECMO and developer GUST Studios released tons of new information today about some of the game’s new mechanics, including the “improved battle system.” While many Atelier games feature self-contained stories, Atelier Sophie 2 follows characters we’ve seen before. Sophie will set out on an adventure to find her missing friend, while also learning more about the mysterious world she’s in: Erde Wiege. Reportedly, monsters in this game will have appeared in the previous Atelier entries, so fans should easily recognize what’s returning. Additionally, the new battle system in Atelier Sophie 2 wi…