Alchemy academy RPG The Alchemist of Ars Magna reaches Switch in November

Cosen is teaming up with Ninetail on a new Switch version of The Alchemist of Ars Magna, it’s been revealed. The game heads to Nintendo’s console on November 7, 2024.

The Alchemist of Ars Magna is an alchemy academy RPG. As players experience adventure and dungeon RPG elements, they’ll ultimately take on a cataclysmic event that threatens to destroy the world.

Additional details about the game can be found in the following overview:

This is an alchemy academy RPG set at the Cagliostro Academy of Magic in the world of the continent of Arcaus, which is threatened by a crisis known as the Oblivion. The story follows the protagonist, Shin, his older apprentice sister Aria, the princess and aspiring alchemist Ceres, and his familiar Enri, who seeks the meaning of its existence. Together, they experience various trials and strengthen their bond as they face the threat of this world-ending disaster.

The game is divided into two parts: an “Adventure Part,” where players deepen their relationships and create bonds with their companions, and an “RPG Dungeon Part,” where players progress in their journey by strengthening their party using equipment gained through alchemy and materials gathered, as well as forging contracts with divine beings known as “Creators,” who act as guardians of the world. Additionally, players can collect the crystals of these creators, called “Crests,” and craft equipment. The game also features various difficulty levels and a loop function, offering a strong focus on replayability.

Watch a trailer for the title below.

Switch Trailer

The game will be sold digitally on the Switch eShop for $79.99, and pre-orders are open now. For more Switch coverage, head on over here.