Arc of Alchemist Launches on Switch January 2020, Opening Movie Released

LOS ANGELES, CA., November 20, 2019 – We are excited to announce that the desert-filled RPG Arc of Alchemist™ will be heading to North America on January 30, 2020 and Europe on January 31, 2020 for the PlayStation®4 and Nintendo Switch™.

On top of the release date announcement, we have a new Opening Movie Trailer + three new characters introduced in this week's Arc of Alchemist website update. Check it out below:

The North American version will release digitally for both the Nintendo Switch™ and PlayStation®4. The European version will release digitally for the Nintendo Switch, and the PS4 version will have a physical and digital release.

The North American and European releases for the Nintendo Switch and PS4 include updated system features and the ability to choose and play between 7+ possible characters.​

Quinn Bravesford

A young and excellent tactician, tasked with captaining the expedition team. Her name strikes fear in the heart of enemy nations. She is calm and collected, but cares deeply for her subordinates. Burdened by the bleak world that has turned into a desert, and with mankind's role in its history, she fights to hold onto the will to live. Saving the world, keeping her friends alive, and accomplishing her mission. For now, she clings onto these reasons.

Sharon Valver

A tech researcher who boasts the greatest knowledge within the expedition team. She possesses a mysterious power, the fruit of her tireless research. She speaks in a calm, soft manner. She is not one to mince words, but there is a mischievous side to her. She takes part in research at the military laboratory, and she has access to technology which can restore data files within old machines.

Sandra Waynwright

She easily wields a giant shield, and has taken on the role of intercepting enemy attacks for her allies. Because of her small stature, stubborn personality, and dislike of carrots, she is self-conscious about not being taken seriously with her childlike appearance. On the other hand, she holds a deep trust for Quinn, who speaks to her without such prejudice.

Story

Enter the desert in search of the key to save humanity – the Great Power. One year, the king declared that he would send a large-scale investigation team to the Desert of Beginnings.

Chosen to captain this mission, Quinn Bravesford leads her soldiers into battle against a swath of enemy nations for the sake of her kingdom. Quinn gazes at the ancient alchemic device, the Lunagear, within her hand. According to the legends of yore, once the Lunagear is equipped with the four Orbs, it will unlock the Great Power that will save humanity. Only one Orb resides in Quinn's Lunagear. Collecting the four Orbs for the Lunagear, however, is a mere legend.

With the threat of dangerous creatures and Machine Dolls wandering the desert, one of the enemy nations, the Principality of Neuhaven, has dispatched their military in search of the Great Power. Now, Quinn and her band of allies must fight against the Principality of Neuhaven in hopes to find the Great Power and save humanity. Quinn steels herself, but even so, she can't help but doubt the existence of the Great Power…

Key Features

Newly Polished and Ready for Battle – In the Western release, players can explore the Desert of Beginnings with updated system UIs and new base facilities for better character leveling. With this update, players can now choose from 7+ playable characters, each specializing in unique weapons, attacks, and abilities!

Four Orbs to Rule Them All – Wielding the Lunagear allows players to combine two of the four elemental Orbs: Fire, Earth, Water, and Wind. Use the Lunagear to combine the elements and manipulate organic and mechanical environments to open new pathways and reach new heights, and even combine two Orbs to create special effects!

Build a Strong Base and Conquer – The Base is an oasis for the party to relax and reconfigure themselves for the next fight. Strategize the next plan of attack by customizing troop formations and setting each character’s battle tactics. Swap Orbs in your Lunagear to find a combination best suited for your next adventure. Swap, upgrade, and alter each character’s equipment tailored to your playing style. Assign active and passive abilities, boost character stats, and build facilities that will help improve your party’s makeup!

Amass Items and Exchange – Around every sand dune lies a multitude of treasures. Seek out items that can be used to equip and strengthen your party or exchange materials goods to alter a weapon’s appearance. Some weapons can only be forged with special materials, so be wary of what you sell!