More characters for Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & The Secret Fairy have been revealed- Emple and Lila, both returning from the prior game.

The game launches December 3rd in Japan, January 26th, 2021 in North America, and January 29th, 2021 in Europe for Windows PC (via Steam), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 (digitally).

While the returning characters from Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout were announced on the Koei Tecmo America Twitter, the US website has not updated to include this information.

However, the Japanese website has updated its Characters pages. You can find the character information on the newly revealed characters below.

Editor’s Note: We will be including the English screenshots from the above tweet, using them over the Japanese screenshots where they depict the same scene.

CV Hirofumi Nojima
Empel Vollmer
EMPLE

“Don’t worry about it. You guys do what you’re supposed to do.”

The person who taught Ryza alchemy three years ago.
He is still traveling with Lila.
While exploring the ruins around the capital, they meet again with Ryza and her friends.
He still has a sweet tooth.

CV Haruka Terui
Lila Decyrus
LILA

“…… It’s nothing. Maybe. It’s my imagination.”

She is a woman of the same Oren race as Serri.
She is still traveling with Empel.
She is a very accomplished female warrior.
Three years ago, she was like a mentor to Lent.
But when she looks at Lent today, she thinks…

Translation: DeepL, adjusted

In earlier news, Koei Tecmo confirmed the game would not be censored. In case you missed it, you can find the recent gameplay trailers here and here.

You can find the full rundown (via Steam) below.

Even if my strength is lost, I will always be by your side…

Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy is the newest entry in the Atelier series, and a direct sequel to the hit title Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout. Ryza returns as the protagonist, making history as the series’ first character to star in two successive titles. Join Ryza and her friends as they take on an exciting new adventure.

《Main Features》
■Ryza returns!
Ryza has grown quite a bit since her last journey and now has her sights set on a brand-new adventure. Join Ryza and her team as they attempt to decipher the mystery of the “Lost Legends.”
Charming new characters will also make their debut appearances, including the mysterious creature, Fi!

■Experience improved gathering, synthesis, and battle systems!
Ryza can now perform many new actions in the field, including diving underwater and using magic ropes to travel between separated areas. These abilities allow Ryza to reach unexpected locations which contain many new items to gather and synthesize.
Utilize several new synthesis systems including the new intuitive “Linkage Synthesis” system which gives Ryza the ability to rebuild items.
Take on your enemies using the “Real-time tactics” battle system,” which is now faster and more thrilling than ever!
Explore every nook and cranny of an expansive new field with even more content than the previous title, along with a host of new dungeons to explore!

《Story Summary》
3 years have passed since Ryza’s secret grand adventure on Kurken Island.
Ryza, the only member of her group to remain on the island, receives a letter from her friend, along with a mysterious request. This inspires her to leave the island and venture out to the royal capital, Ashra-am Baird. However, Ryza is unaware that this will lead to the beginning of an imaginative new adventure involving the pursuit of the mysteries of the ruins surrounding the royal capital.