Atelier Ryza 2 - game around 80% complete, information on swimming and more

The producer of Atelier Ryza 2, Junzo Hosoi, has given an interview in this week's Famitsu. Siliconera has collected the most interesting details from said interview, highlighting some of the things we can expect...

- first Atelier Ryza sold well in the Asia region
- Koei Tecmo and Gust are aiming for a worldwide simultaneous release for Atelier Ryza 2. If anything, the companies will try to make the releases as close as possible for the worldwide audience
- reason Klaudia looks more mature now is because she’s been helping with work at her family business
- as for the main setting, it will take place in a castle town that looks like a mix of Asian and Western styles
Atelier Ryza 2 will have more focus in weather depictions compared to the first game. For example, you’ll see heatwaves in hot areas or a rock might appear wet after touching water
- furthermore, when Ryza comes in contact with water she’ll also appear wet as well. This actually comes from Blue Reflection, which showed when characters got rained on or while bathing
- since you’ll get to swim in Atelier Ryza 2, you’ll get to practically explore any area you can see in the game
- there’s more action in the sequel, such as rope action or climbing vines
- development is at around 80% complete